Bone Broth

Let's talk about bone broth.
I have been watching a documentary mini-series called "The Real Skinny on Fat" hosted by Montel Williams and Naomi Whittle. Naomi interviews people from MD's, Nutritionist, Sports Athletes, Neurologists and other health professionals on nutrition, the health benefits of fasting and the Ketogenic Diet.  I found it to be super informative and took a lot of notes.

One of the things I found most fascinating was the benefits of bone broth, bone broth fasting and the simplicity of making bone broth.  This is definitely something that I am going to try.

So bone broth is known to reduce inflammation, heals the gut, heightens immunity, stabilized insulin levels and the amino acids in bone broth will help you to sleep better.  That is just some of the things they talked about.  You can actually reset some of the negative aspects in your biometrics by broth fasting for 4-7 days.

The most fascinating thing about bone broth is how easy it is to make.  The hardest thing about making bone broth (especially in my area) if finding quality bones.  That is very important.  You do not want use bones from "factory farmed" animals.  You want to use bones from grass fed, pastured, humanely raised animals.  You many need to buy these at a Farmer's Market or at a farm.

One you acquire the bones, you can add anything you like to the bone broth.  My daughters Rebecka and Kelli both make their own bone broth.  I was just talking to Kelli yesterday and she suggested roasting the vegetables before adding them to the broth for a richer broth.  She also stressed the importance of apple cider vinegar as this assists in extracting the nutrients from the bones.

Some ingredients that you could add for a nutritious bone broth: Bones from pastured (grass-fed) animals, spring water, apple cider vinegar (2-3 tsp.), celery, carrots, onions, garlic, fresh grated turmeric (always add black pepper if you are adding turmeric - it assists with absorption) & fresh grated ginger.  Whatever you like.  For chicken you would cook on low (uncovered) for 8-12 hours, for everything else (beef, lamb, pork, bison) 18 hours.

I can't wait to make my own broth.  Not sure that I am ready to fast 4-7 day at this point BUT...I'll get there.