Bone broth is absolutely amazing for your health. I was a vegan, raw vegan, vegetarian, then pescatarian for a long time, but recently found that eating pasture raised and grass fed meats in moderation worked well for me. I love the idea of a vegan diet for the environment and for the well being of animals, but I also think that this diet may not be for everyone. end tangent, back to bone broth.
The thought of bone broth may weird some people out, especially those on a diet with limited meat, but it is actually extremely sustainable and so beneficial to your health. I like bone broth because it is utilizing the entire animal, instead of wasting, which is important to me because you are respecting the nourishment that the animal is giving you and not wasting any of it.
Bone broth is packed with anti-inflammatory nutrients and minerals that our body can easily absorb. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulfur, chondroitin sulfates, glucosamine, and other trace minerals. People pay a lot of money for glucosamine/chondroitin supplements to alleviate joint pain, but you can make it for free with leftover bones! Or, you could go to the meat department at your local grocer and ask for their leftover bones!
HELPS HEAL AND SEAL YOUR GUT AND PROMOTES HEALTHY DIGESTION: The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion.
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INHIBITS INFECTION CAUSED BY COLD AND FLU VIRUSES, ETC.: A study published over a decade ago found that chicken soup indeed has medicinal qualities, significantly mitigating infection |
REDUCES JOINT PAIN AND INFLAMMATION, courtesy of chondroitin sulphates, glucosamine, and other compounds extracted from the boiled down cartilage | FIGHTS INFLAMMATION: Amino acids such as glycine, proline, and arginine all have anti-inflammatory effects. Arginine, for example, has been found to be particularly beneficial for the treatment of sepsis (whole-body inflammation).Glycine also has calming effects, which may help you sleep better |
PROMOTES STRONG, HEALTHY BONES: As mentioned above, bone broth contains high amounts of calcium, magnesium and other nutrients that play an important role in healthy bone formation | PROMOTES HEALTHY HAIR AND NAIL GROWTH, thanks to the gelatin in the broth |
**If you want more information on nourishing foods such as bone broth, I highly recommend Sally Fallon’s book Nourishing Traditions. It is an amazing book that is packed with so much information on utilizing your surroundings and truly nourishing your body.
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