You’ve probably had your mother or grandmother tell you to have a bowl of chicken soup or Jewish penicillin when you’re feeling under the weather, but did you know there’s actually truth to that remedy? Regardless of what culture you’re from, soup made from bone broth has been used as a healing remedy for centuries around the world. In order for our ancestors to eliminate waste, bones were used to make broth, which in turn possessed incredible benefits and the reason is why it’s still so popular today. The good news is, bone broth isn’t only helpful when you’re sick but it’s actually something that should be consumed regularly.
Bone broth is packed with an abundance of amazing nutrients. It also has great flavour, is easy to digest and immune boosting and healing properties. Not to be confused with the broth that you see at most grocery stores which are filled with tons of chemicals and artificial flavours, when we’re talking bone broth, we’re talking about the real thing!
Benefits of Bone Broth
Simmering an animal’s bones, marrow, tendons, ligaments, feet and skin releases powerful compounds like gelatin, collagen and hyaluronic acid and is rich in essential fatty acids vitamins, trace minerals and amino acids. Together, this super healthy soup possesses a wide array of health benefits that positively affect the entire body.
Gut Friendly – Unlike many foods that we eat, consuming bone broth is easily digested and absorbed, which is important since it’s packed with nutrients. It’s also very comforting for the digestive system, helps strengthen the gut lining, balances inflammation levels in the digestive tract and supports the growth of probiotics, all of which are essential for a healthy gut. Bone broth is also a natural remedy to help treat leaky gut syndrome.
Immune Boosting – Gut health is directly associated with our immunity so it’s no wonder that bone broth has immune boosting properties as well. Bone broth helps to support gut inflammation, sleep and overall health all of which promote stronger immunity.
Improves Joint Health – Since bone broth is derived from bones it’s not surprising that it would be filled with properties like collagen, glucosamine and gelatin all of which helps provide healthy joints and bones. This is significant because as we age, our joint cartilage naturally degrades and our entire bone structure becomes more fragile. As the best source of natural collagen, bone broth provides us with nutrients we need to help counteract our body’s natural wear and tear.
Detoxifying Agent – Bone broth is a powerful detoxifying agent that promotes the liver’s ability to remove toxins from the body and helps the digestive system eliminate waste.
Increases Metabolism – High in protein and low in calories, bone broth can have an increasing effect on your metabolism and can also help lower your appetite, which is why it’s a perfect and healthy option for weight management.
Great Source of Glutathione – Bone broth is a great source of glutathione which is an important antioxidant that’s produced in the body’s cells. Glutathione levels naturally decrease as we age and because of poor nutrition, environmental toxins and stress, making bone broth a great way to add some glutathione back into your system.
Promotes Healthy Skin – Packed with collagen, bone broth can aid in maintaining your skin’s youthful appearance. Collagen makes up 80% of our skin and is responsible for its elasticity and tightness which decreases as we get older causing wrinkles. Bone broth is also known to help reduce puffiness around the eyes and cellulite.
What’s great about bone broth is you can easily make it on your own, click here to check out Katherine’s go-to recipe. Although it’s a lengthy process, it’s definitely worth it although you can always buy it locally or even get it in powder or capsule form. Like with anything you put into your body, it’s important that when purchasing bone broth to always look for a high quality one that’s organic, from a reputable source and made from clean ingredients.
SHOP THE POST
Feature image via Pinterest
No products in the cart.
Hi! Who is the MTL bone broth lady that KG purchases from?
@valskitchen