Bone Broth Surprising Health Benefits

 

Nutritious Bone Broth

Bone broth may have surprising health benefits for the body as a rich source of nutrition containing proteins, collagens, and minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. Bone broth is also known as a bouillon used as a savory liquid made of pure water in which meats, fish, or vegetables have been simmered for a short or long period of time. Historically various cultures around the world have been making bone broth for thousands of years spanning more than 2,500 years ago. In Chinese medicine, bone broth was used to strengthen the kidneys supporting digestive health. Eventually, it became a staple in traditional Asian cooking gaining popularity as a base in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean soups. In ancient Greece, the father of medicine Hippocrates recommended bone broth for cleansing and digestive issues. Bone broth has become a staple in cooking and fine dining across the U.S. as restaurant chefs and amateurs alike use it to make gravy, stews, soups and delicious sauces.

In the 12 century bone broth consumption was on the rise and became known as the “Jewish penicillin” after the famous physician and philosopher Maimonides who started prescribing chicken soup to his patients describing it “as an excellent food as well as medication.” This advice was passed down for generations which helps explain why chicken soup is sometimes called Jewish penicillin. Bone broth is a source of gelatin that may break down into collagen in the body which is especially important for joints and connective tissues. The process of making bone broth breaks down collagen in meats and bone during simmering the ingredients in water releasing a gelatin layer containing more proteins and collagen to make flavorful soups packed with nutrition. Make beef bone broth by adding 2 large onions peeled, and sliced, 2 carrots roughly chopped, 2 stalks of celery roughly chopped, and 4 cloves of garlic peeled and chopped into a large 10-quart stainless steel soup pot. Saute the vegetables on medium heat in a little olive oil for 2 minutes.

Add 2 1/2 pounds of beef bones to the pot of vegetables. Slowly brown the bones on all sides, turning the bones with tongs to caramelize the meat on all sides. Fill the pot with 8 cups of pure water in a large 10-quart stainless steel pot with a lid covering the bones with liquid. Bring the stock up to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer on low for 24 hours with the lid on until the beef bones and vegetables release all nutrition. Remove any surface fat from the top of the soup using a slotted spoon. Allow the soup to cool at room temperature before handling. Strain the liquid using a large colander and a large bowl. Discard the beef bones and vegetables from the liquid. The beef broth can be purified once again by straining the broth through a strainer with cheesecloth if desired. Bone broth can also be made in a slow cooker if desired for 24 hours to render the beef broth liquid. The beef broth is now ready to make into delicious bone broth recipes like vegetable beef soup, hot beef broth, beef stew, Texas Cowboy Soup, Chinese Beef Noodle Soup, Slow Cooker Beef and Barley soup, Slow Cooker Taco Soup, Hamburger Soup, Albondigas Soup with meatballs, Asian Beef noodle Soup.

Bone broth contains bones, connective tissues, and minerals that may support the digestive system, joint function, and weight management.  Bone broth supplements make it easy to get more nutritious bone broth into your daily diet. PaleoPro Bone Broth Collagen supplement has 16 grams of protein per serving. Turmeric is added to optimize the ratio to make this a complete collagen powder that is ready to fuel your day. Available in flavors plain, Ancient Cacao, Aztec, and Vanilla flavors. Just add one scoop to 12-16 ounces of hot or cold water then shake to blend and enjoy!

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Patricia Lynn

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