So the thing about bone broth, despite its tendency to incite an initial ‘ick’ response in people, is that it actually tastes GOOD.
Assuming you’re not morally, ethically, religiously or otherwise against the consumption of animals, bone broth is a lot less carnivorous caveman than it sounds.
Well, of course it
does involve bones as the name suggests, but any of
your favourite soups likely got their start with a well-made broth too. (Which, I hate to break it to you, usually involves bone.)
“It’s all in the broth” is something you’ve surely heard uttered if not by your mother then definitely grandmother or great-grandmother. This stuff ain’t new.
In addition to being the base for
a beloved soup, lately bone broth has been showing up in ‘coffee’ cups. People are embracing the health-giving properties of this broth so much that they’re sippin’ it straight.
It’s a pretty simple process, but basically it involves soaking and boiling the bones in order to break down and extract the many precious minerals inside.
The combination of collagen, calcium, gelatin, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon etc. are said to
increase the health of our bones (that makes sense, doesn’t it?), digestion, skin, immune system, overcome allergies and intolerances, reduce cellulite and more.
So there you have it! Chicken soup is
not just for the soul, but the body too. And in fact it’s not just chicken bones that you can use, but beef bones, fish bones, lamb bones. But definitely, definitely go organic with your bones.
If you’re wondering whether a tetra pack of broth or those little cubes wrapped in foil will do the trick, the answer is no. Most of those are simply the brainchildren of food scientists creating meat “flavours” and often contain MSG.
Besides, everything is better homemade.
Here’s what our experts have to say about it:
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Lynsey Walker, RHN: “While bones are often thought of as inert structures, they are in fact living organs chalked full of fabulous minerals, amino acids, and other healthy properties that place them as head of the class when it comes to superfoods.”
Cara Roth, RHN: “Bone broth, while it sounds simple, is extraordinarily healing. It's rich mineral, collagen and protein content is soothing to the digestive tract, helps boost the immune system and supports the adrenal glands. It's one of my top recommendations as a holistic nutritionist. It’s such an easy way to stay healthy over the winter months and keeps your body in balance under stress.”
