Thinking about childhood, having a warm bowl of chicken soup while laying in bed sick is tradition. You wake up with a scratchy throat, and mom would start a big pot of broth like her mother used to make. After finishing a humongous bowl of yummy soup, somehow life was better. Those childhood memories aren’t nostalgia. Bone broth has been officially been put in the superfood category for it’s natural healing powers.
We’re not talking about broth soup you get in the grocery store aisle next to the bullion cubes. Scientist are extolling the virtues of those homemade, slow roasted broths. Drinking bone broth regularly, according to Gut and Psychology Syndrome, can improve digestion, allergies, immune health, and brain health. Also bone broth can help reduce cellulite by improving connective tissue, increase hair growth/strength, improve digestive issues and remineralize teeth.
All this magic from putting ‘leftover’ bones in a pot of boiling water, and ending up with…
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorous
Trace minerals
Fats in bone broth can help restore gut health which will help with absorption of minerals through it’s gelatin and collagen properties. Which help support connective tissue. Hair and nails grow shiny and strong. It helps heal the gut by coating it with a protective layer. Lastly, it helps keep joints healthy.
Need more benefits to try bone broth for yourself? You can also use it to treat adrenal fatigue. Sipping on a cup of will also give you loads of amino acids glycine and proline. Proline is essential to the structure of collagen and is necessary for healthy bones, skin, ligaments and tendons. Why not look like you go to the spa everyday? In addition, glycine helps detoxify the liver, and is necessary for the body to produce the powerful antioxidant, glutathione. Glycine also helps promote muscle repair and growth.
Does every scientist think bone broth is the be all end all. Not so much, but when it comes to chicken bone broth, they might agree with the masses. According to a study published in 2000 in the medical journal Chest, "chicken soup may contain a number of substances with beneficial medicinal activity."
The researchers observed that people eating chicken soup seemed to experience a mild reduction in inflammation that helped reduce symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection.
Also, if you look court side at a Laker game you might notice Kobe Bryant and the rest of the team drinking bone broth as a sports recovery drink. Bone broth or soups made with it could help replace electrolytes after intense exercise and aid in post-workout recovery. If bone broth is Kobe’s go to recovery drink, how can you not be curious about this simple elixir?
But enough about how good bone broth is for you, how to try this for yourself at home.
You’ll need
2 pounds (or more) of bones from a healthy source, preservative free, hormone free
chicken feet for extra gelatin (optional)
1 onion
2 carrots
2 stalks of celery
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Optional: 1 bunch of parsley, 1 tablespoon or more of sea salt, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, additional herbs or spices to taste. 2 cloves of garlic for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
If you are using raw bones, especially beef bones, it improves flavor to roast them in the oven first. Place them in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes at 350.
Place the bones in a large stock pot. Pour water over the bones and add the vinegar. Let sit for 20-30 minutes in the cool water. The acid helps make the nutrients in the bones more available.
Rough chop and add the vegetables (except the parsley and garlic, if using) to the pot. Add any salt, pepper, spices, or herbs.
Bring the broth to a boil. Once it has reached a vigorous boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer until done.
• Beef broth/stock: 48 hours
• Chicken or poultry broth/stock: 24 hours
• Fish broth: 8 hours
During the first few hours of simmering, you’ll need to remove the impurities that float to the surface.
During the last 30 minutes, add the garlic and parsley, if using.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Strain using a fine metal strainer to remove all the bits of bone and vegetable. When cool enough, store in a gallon size glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for later use.
And viola you have nutrient dense broth to enjoy everyday to make your life better. Mom always knew how to take care of you on those sick days. Maybe she knew all along the multitude of benefits of this yummy broth. Mom always knows best.
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