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When you know the nutritional value of bone broth and its exquisite taste, it's no wonder this very simple recipe is all the rage.
Made from bones simmered with various vegetables and herbs, bone broth is a nutritional powerhouse composed of collagen (which turns into gelatin when cooked), vitamins, and minerals. It can be used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces, or consumed on its own as a hot beverage.
Best of all, this easy-to-prepare dish does more than just warm you up on chilly days.
In fact, bone broth contains nutrients that help to:
- restore, heal and protect the intestinal flora (especially in cases of intestinal hyperpermeability);
- strengthen the immune system;
- promote good joint and bone health;
- boost the health of skin, hair and nails;
- sleep well;
- detoxify the liver;
- manage your weight and support certain diets such as the ketogenic diet.
Don't all these benefits make you want to get cooking?
Try making your own bone broth by following these tips:
- Choose organic beef or chicken bones with marrow (use those from your roast meat dishes or ask your butcher what they have in stock).
- Add a few bones to a slow cooker with 1/4 cup of vinegar (white or cider), a large pinch of salt, and various vegetables such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery (depending on your preference). Cover with filtered water.
- Simmer for four to six hours, skimming off the fat if desired.
Use your broth immediately, store it in the refrigerator (up to one week) or freeze it.
Remember that making bone broth isn't an exact science. Experiment by adding different herbs like rosemary and thyme, spices like turmeric or ginger, foods like greens and root vegetables, and even adaptogenic herbs like astragalus, nettle, or rhodiola.
Don't feel like making your own bone broth?
No problem. There are many bone broths that can be used as a base for vegetable soup, as a marinade for protein, as an additional ingredient in side dishes or stews, or even as a comforting beverage. Be sure to choose organic broths sold in BPA-free containers.
Whether you make your own bone broth or buy it ready-made, this nutritious and delicious dish helps improve your health. Consuming 240 ml of broth every day for a few weeks will strengthen your gut, immune system, and bones, and improve your sleep.
REFERENCES:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/bone-broths-are-brimming-with-nutrients
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/10-benefits-bone-broth-25512