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If you were to ask anyone what one of the most nourishing, easy to prepare, easy to cook, and easy to eat foods is; so simple to eat that you actually don’t even need to chew it – because you really drink it; you’ll probably get the same answer, time after time after time from most people; yep – you’ve got it – bone broth; and the one that most people will revert to is chicken broth.

Shared all over the world

Making broth from animal (and fish) bones is one of the oldest and most widely shared cooking recipes across the world. There are of course slight regional differences in terms of which types of bones may be used. Also, if also adding vegetables, whatever veggies are available in the region will alter the dish. In essence, it’s the same dish, and it’s also one of the most nutritious and healthy foods too.

Be a good boy/girl and eat your broth

The first thing that leaps into anybody’s mind when they think about bone broth is being fed it by their moms when they were unwell as kids, and being told how it gives you strength, fuelling the recovery process.

Enjoy broth anytime

But you don’t just have to be ill to enjoy bone broth. You can enjoy it anytime. It has a whole range of great health benefits which we’re going to go over right now. But first, let’s take a short time-out to talk about what bone broth is, how it’s made, and what it contains that makes it so good.

What is bone broth?

It is, of course, a broth made from bones. You can make broth from vegetables too, and this is called – wait for it – vegetable broth! Basically, a broth is the liquid you’re left with after you boiled your bones and/or your veggies in water.

Boiling with attitude

But we’re not just talking about a plain, quick boil here. We’re talking some serious boiling; like simmering it for somewhere between 8 and 10 hours depending on what sort of bones you are using. Some people even simmer it for up to 24 hours. Why so long? It’s to extract all the goodness that is locked inside.

The mineral content of bones

Bones are a great source of minerals, which include:

Calcium
Magnesium

Phosphorous
Potassium
Sodium

It’s not just the fact that they just contain these minerals, but the fact that they are contained in a format that makes it easy for our bodies to absorb.

The amino acids of bones

Bones contain two very important amino acids – Glycine and Proline.

Glycine

Glycine is particularly important because it is the base amino acid that is necessary to manufacture other amino acids. It is also an essential component that facilitates the production of the heme, an iron compound in our blood, which is fundamentally important for transporting oxygen. Glycine is also important for the manufacture of glucose, and it supports our digestive systems by facilitating the secretion of gastric acid. It’s also essential for the healing of wounds. Finally, it helps with the manufacture of glutathione, a substance which is necessary to help your liver to detoxify itself.

Proline

The amino acid, Proline, is necessary for the production of collagen, which is a fundamental substance required to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, ligaments, skin, and tendons.

Bones also contain two important compounds known as glucosamine and chondroitin, both of which may be familiar to you. They are often taken by people who suffer from arthritis to ease inflammation and joint pain.

The important protein – collagen

The last important substance that bones contain is a protein you’re also probably familiar with – collagen. This is a protein which exists in the connective tissues of all vertebrate animals and is found in bone marrow, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Along with elastin, (something that is not found in bones), collagen is fundamental to skin health.

When bones are boiled for a long time, the collagen in the bones is drawn out in the form of Gelatin.

Here are some of the important health benefits the ingredients of bone broth provide.

Bone broth health benefits

# 1 – Helps to ward off infections

At the beginning of the article, we made reference to the fact that bone broth is something that is cooked all over the world. It was (and still is) used medicinally in many cultures, including ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, where it has been used for centuries to fight infections and to help strengthen the immune system. It does this courtesy of the rich source of minerals and amino acids that it contains, both of which help your body to build stronger and healthier cells. Bone broth can also benefit us by creating environments in our bodies that enhance antioxidant performance.

# 2 – Powerful anti-inflammatory

Thanks to the Chondroitin, Glycine, and Proline that bone broth contains, it gives the broth a powerful anti-inflammatory characteristic, which can help with all sorts of inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.

# 3 – Combats leaky gut syndrome

Leaky gut syndrome is something that some of you may not have heard of. It describes a condition whereby the lining of your gut becomes porous. In other words, it leaks. This allows bad bacteria and particles of partly digested food to seep out of your gut and into your bloodstream. Because these substances are not where they should be, your immune system detects them as being possible pathogens, thus manufacturing antibodies to attack them. The immune system is attacking its own body; an autoimmune syndrome. This gives rise to various autoimmune conditions such as asthma, fatigue, skin rashes and diseases, and various digestive disorders.

The gelatin ingredient of bone broth can act as a sealant. As it cools, it turns more gelatinous and is perfect for the job – a 100%, bona fide (or perhaps we should say bone fide) natural sealant for your leaky gut.

# 4 – Liver cleanser

Your liver is one of the most overworked organs in your body; especially if you’re not careful with your diet. Salt overload, alcohol, added preservatives, artificial flavorings, and toxins in processed foods all get filtered out by your liver as it tries to keep your blood free of these poisons. Invariably, some traces get left behind and they accumulate. It is a good idea to give your liver a boost from time to time, and bone broth does just that.

As we mentioned earlier, the Glycine in bone broth is a precursor (an enabler) for glutathione, a substance which is needed by your liver when it filters or detoxifies chemicals from your bloodstream. Bone broth will help give your liver the fuel it needs to do its job.

# 5 – Provides nourishment when you detox

When you do decide to detox, you tend to limit your usual protein intake. Because your body isn’t getting the protein it needs, your muscle tissue can suffer. The Glycine in bone broth helps to limit any muscle tissue loss.

# 6 – Aids digestion

We talked earlier about bone broth being able to combat leaky gut syndrome, which helps to prevent autoimmune issues. Well, the sealing of the gut also helps to ensure that the digestive process operates smoothly.

# 7 – Supports healthy hair, nails, and skin

The gelatin in bone broth is the collagen that is extracted from the bones during the slow cooking process. Collagen is essential for healthy hair, nails, and skin, so supplementing your body’s level of this important protein gives the nourishment process a helpful boost.

# 8 – Supports bone integrity

The mineral content of bone broth and their ability to be easily absorbed through ingestion are another reason why bone broth is a superfood. These minerals add density and strength to your bones, keeping them healthy, growing, and able to repair themselves if damaged.

# 9 – Enhances well-being

We don’t really need any scientific arguments to support this aspect of eating bone broth; it just makes you feel good. Whether you’re ill and eating to recover; whether you’re cold and want to warm up from the inside out, or whether you’re just feeling a little low – there’s nothing quite like eating a nice hot bowl of bone broth.

A true holistic health lifestyle food

That just leaves one thing to say, and that is that it’s also the perfect holistic health lifestyle food, too. It nourishes us physically, mentally, and yes, spiritually, too.

Simple Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe

Ingredients¹

1 whole free-range chicken or turkey, or 2 to 3 pounds of bony chicken or turkey parts (such as necks, backs, breastbones, and wings)

Gizzards from one chicken or turkey (optional)
2-4 chicken feet or turkey feet (optional)
4 quarts cold filtered water

2 Tablespoons vinegar
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped

3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
1 bunch parsley

Please note the addition of vinegar. Not only are fats ideally combined with acids like vinegar, but when it comes to making broth, the vinegar helps leech all those valuable minerals from the bones into the stockpot water, which is ultimately what you’ll be eating. The goal is to extract as many minerals as possible out of the bones into the broth water. Bragg’s raw apple cider vinegar is a good choice as it’s unfiltered and unpasteurized.

Cooking Directions

There are lots of different ways to make bone broth. You can find different variations online. Here, I’ll offer some basic directions. If you’re starting out with a whole chicken, you’ll, of course, have plenty of meat as well, which can be added back into the broth later with extra herbs and spices to make chicken soup. I also use it on my salad.

Fill up a large stockpot (or large crockpot) with pure, filtered water. (A crockpot is recommended for safety reasons if you have to leave home while it’s cooking.)
Add vinegar and all vegetables except parsley to the water.

Place the whole chicken/turkey or chicken/turkey carcass into the pot.
Bring to a boil, and remove any scum that rises to the top.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and let simmer.

If cooking a whole chicken or turkey, the meat should start separating from the bone after about 2 hours. Simply remove the chicken from the pot and separate the meat from the bones. Place the carcass back into the pot and continue simmering the bones for another 12-24 hours and follow with step 8 and 9.
If cooking bones only, simply let them simmer for about 24 hours.
Fallon suggests adding the fresh parsley about 10 minutes before finishing the stock, as this will add healthy mineral ions to your broth.