Bone broth: the liquid left over after you simmer livestock bones in water, vegetables and spices over a period of time.
Great to sip on, to make a nourishing soup with, and to cook rice with.
Bone broth is one of world’s best sources of natural collagen, the protein found in vertebrae animals — in their bones, skin, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and bone marrow.
Additionally, one of the most valuable components of bone broth stock is gelatin.
According to Dr. Axe (if you haven’t heard about him you should- he healed his mother from cancer by changing her diet, https://www.draxe.com) there are at least 10 benefits to consuming broth daily:
10 Benefits of Consuming Broth Daily
Good for the gut
There’s an endless list of substances we are consuming inadvertently that can cause damage to your gut.
Between the pesticides in our food, overuse of antibiotics, and chemicals in processed foods, our gut is under attack more than ever.
The gelatin found in bone broth fantastic for healing the gut.
Gelatin heals the gut by repairing the intestinal lining and reducing inflammation caused by gut-related disease and food sensitivities.
Overcome food intolerances and allergies
Studies show that gelatin is beneficial for restoring strength of the gut lining and fighting food sensitivities (such as to wheat or dairy). It also helps with the growth of probiotics (good bacteria) in the gut and supports healthy inflammation levels in the digestive tract.
Improve joint health
As bone broth simmers, collagen from the animal parts leaches into the broth and becomes readily absorbable to help restore cartilage.
Gelatin acts like a soft cushion between bones that helps them “glide” without friction.
It also provides us with building blocks that are needed to form and maintain strong bones. This helps take pressure off of aging joints and supports healthy bone mineral density.
Maintains healthy skin
Collagen helps form elastin and other compounds within skin that are responsible for maintaining skin’s youthful tone, texture and appearance.
Collagen integrity is accredited with helping reduce the visible signs of wrinkles, decreasing puffiness and fighting various other signs of aging.
Many people report a decrease in cellulite when consuming foods and supplements containing collagen, since cellulite forms due to a lack of connective tissue, allowing skin to lose its firm tone.
Boost immune system
Leaky gut syndrome occurs when undigested particles from foods seep through tiny openings in the weakened intestinal lining and enter the bloodstream, where the immune system detects them and becomes hyperactive.
This increases inflammation and leads to dysfunctions all over. The immune system releases high levels of antibodies that cause an autoimmune-like response and attack healthy tissue.
Bone broth is one of the most beneficial foods to consume to restore gut health and therefore support immune system function and healthy inflammation response.
Detoxifies
Today in the Western world, the average person is exposed to an assortment of environmental toxins, pesticides, artificial ingredients and chemicals of all sorts. While the human body has its own means of detoxifying itself from heavy metals and other toxic exposures, it often has a hard time keeping up when flooded with an overwhelming amount of chemicals.
Bone broth is considered a powerful detoxification agent since it helps the digestive system expel waste and promotes the liver’s ability to remove toxins.
It also helps maintain tissue integrity and improves the body’s use of antioxidants.
Boosts brain health
Bone broth has several compounds that can improve your brain’s functioning and mood.
It contains glycine, is one of the most important inhibitory neurotransmitters, which can help cognitive performance, regulates how your brain uses energy, and some studies even suggested that glycine can improve circulation in the brain.
Bone broth also contains chondroitin, which can help with learning and memory.
combats mental illness & helps you sleep
There’s evidence that the glycine found in broth is associated with relaxation and decreased anxiety.
Studies have found that the use of glycine has helped treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.
Depression is associated with decreased levels of glycine.
Studies found that glycine supplementation can significantly improve the quality of your sleep.
Protects the heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s why eating foods that improve your heart health is a surefire way to extend your lifespan.
Studies indicate that glycine found in bone broth can significantly reduce the severity of heart attacks.
promotes tissue regeneration
The cells and tissues in our bodies are constantly dying off as new cells take their place. But sometimes our bodies have a hard time keeping up with producing enough new tissues and cells.
Glutathione is one of those tissue repair materials, and bone broth is full of it.
So after your workout, drink some broth to aid in your recovery.
There’s 10 reasons why you should drink a cup of bone broth daily!
Don’t want to make your own broth, you can purchase bone broth from The Regen Ranch, using bones from the livestock raised on the ranch! I have 14 oz and 32 oz packages of frozen broth ready for you to sip on or use in your cooking.
