Summary: Find out if this new health trend is right for you and how it can make you healthier.
The first time I mentioned to my friends that I was trying bone broth to help my stomach problems I can remember more than a few disgusted faces and many, many questions. To be honest, I’m pretty sure my first thought after hearing that it even existed was, “ew…” Surprisingly, however, this trend is slowly catching on, especially for anyone dealing with digestive or joint issues.
Bone broth is made from bones you get from your butcher, or you can get them from when you’re cooking your own meat, such as roasting a chicken. Bone broth is easy to make since you can simply put the bones in a crockpot with any vegetables and herbs you may have, along with water filled to the top. Cook on low for anywhere from 24-72 hours and you end up with a healthy yet inexpensive drink or base for cooking.
There are many beneficial reasons for making bone broth, including:
- It’s economical. If you already cook meat, this is a perfect way to use any bones and leftover veggies in your fridge without just tossing them out.
- It can heal your gut. Many nutritionists are huge fans of bone broth, especially for anyone with a leaky gut, but also for helping an array of other digestive issues.
- Stronger bones. When making bone broth, the calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus from the bones seeps out into the broth, giving you the essential building blocks for healthy bones.
- Joint health. Bone broth contains glucosamine, which is well known for aiding join pain, as well as chondroitin sulfate, which has been shown to help prevent osteoarthritis.
- Look younger. Bone broth is full of collagen, which is found in many skin products. By drinking bone broth you can have healthier looking skin, hair and nails.
- Sleep better. Bone broth contains glycine, which many studies have shown to help with sleep as well as improve memory.
Would you consider trying bone broth?
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