1. Helps you detox by nourishing the liver.
Broths contain proline and glycine, which is a precursor amino acid for glutathione. Large amounts of glutathione are needed to help the liver get rid of chemicals.
2. Considered a rich source of minerals.
Minerals such as calcium, silicon, sulphur, magnesium, phosphorous & trace minerals are in an easily assimilable form.
3. It’s cheap.
Grass-fed hormone and antibiotic free animal products are pricey, but buying bones especially if they are used multiple times to make large quantities of broth is cheap. It may also save you money by replacing expensive mineral or protein supplements.
4. Great for healthy nails, skin, and hair.
When bone broth cools it forms gelatin, (like jello). Gelatin is basically the same as collagen. Collagen is when it is in the body, and when it’s extracted we call it gelatin. Many people take gelatin or collagen supplements to strengthen their hair and nails.
5. Important for digestive health.
Many people drink bone broth with Leaky Gut Syndrome to help repair the lining of the gut. The glycine improves digestion by increasing gastric acid secretion, and glutamine, also found in bone broth, is important fuel for cells in the small intestine.
6. Supports the Immune System.
The tradition of having chicken soup when you are sick, has medical truth to it. The detox properties and minerals help your body get rid of the bad stuff, like colds, faster.
7. Has a long rich history as a Superfood.
It is used in Chinese medicine to strengthen and nourish our essence or qi, and as well as warm the yang and build blood. A South American proverb says, “Good broth will resurrect the dead.” Even as early as the 12th century, Egyptian physician Moses Miamonides prescribed it for colds and asthma.
8. Reduces pain.
Bone both contains the broken down material from cartilage and tendons, such as chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, now sold for arthritis and joint pain.
9. It tastes good.
I’ve eaten a ton of bad tasting food in the name of health, but broths actually improve the taste of whatever you are cooking, or taste delicious as a beverage. I’ve even dissolved some curry powder in it, for a different flavor and for the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric.
10. It’s easy to make.
I’ve let it simmer on the stove, but an even easier way is to put in a crockpot with some vinegar, salt, and I add a few cloves of garlic. Then just let it simmer for 24 to 48 hours. I love one pot wonders.
Sources:
http://www.jadeinstitute.com/jade/bone-broth-health-building.php
http://divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com/2012/05/bone-broth-nutritional-facts-benefits/
Bone Broth: Heal Your Gut and Lose Cellulite!
http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/broth-is-beautiful
http://thewellspring.org/the-power-of-the-almighty-bone-broth/
http://www.wisechoicemarket.com/benefits-of-bone-broth/
