Bone Broth: Nature's High Protein Multi-Vitamin

Heal your Digestive System
Boost Your Immune System
Improve Joint Health
Soothe Inflammation
Maintain Healthy Skin
- Recipe Included -

What It Is

• Bone broth is considered one of the most remarkable nutritional substances on the planet.
• It is made from simmered animal bones (beef, lamb, chicken, fish)
• It is loaded with valuable amino acids, collagen, gelatin, vitamins and trace minerals.
• Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and is the substance that holds the whole body together. It is found in the bones, muscles, skin and tendons, where it forms a scaffold to provide strength and structure. (1) 
  

Bone Broth Benefits

Protects and Improves Joint Health

• As our joints age and get used over time they experience wear-and-tear and become less flexible.  Our cartilage, which acts as a cushion between the bones of joints, wears thin and can become damaged.  We then experience joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
  
• Cartilage is made of collagen, and bone broth is one of the world's best sources of highly absorbable natural collagen.
• Bone Broth is also abundant in Gelatin which is a protein derived from collagen. 
• Gelatin has numerous health benefits.  In the case of joint health, it acts like a soft cushion between bones so they can glide without friction and it provides us with the required building blocks to form and maintain strong bones and bone mineral density.
• Research shows that people with osteoarthritis, joint pain, bone-related problems like osteoporosis, and exercise-related soreness or injuries can all benefit from supplementing with collagen and gelatin. (2) In clinical trials, people taking gelatin experience less inflammation, less pain in the joints or muscles, better recovery, and even improved athletic abilities compared to people taking a placebo. 
• The Department of Nutrition and Sports Nutrition for Athletes at Penn State University found that athletes supplementing with collagen over the course of 24 weeks, showed significant improvements in joint comfort and a decrease in factors that negatively impacted athletic performance. (3)
• Thinking of buying expensive supplements like glucosomine, chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid to support joint health, flexibility and comfort?  Bone broth contains all three of these glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
• Glucosamine provides strength and structure to connective tissue and rebuilds cartilage. 
• Hyaluronic acid provides lubrication within the joints and is important for shock absorbtion which provides resistance to wear and tear from daily activities.  Hyaluronic acid is useful for lowering pains and tenderness associated with degenerative joint diseases.

Soothes and Heals the Gut

• Research shows that individuals with digestive imbalances have decreased serum concentrations of collagen. (4) 
  
• Leaky Gut is a common condition in which the gut lining has broken down and food particles are able to pass through these pores into the bloodstream.  Common symptoms include: chronic inflammation, digestive issues, food intolerance, skin rashes and autoimmune disease.
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome, crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis  and other inflammatory conditions can be debilitating.
  
• The amino acids found in Collagen build the tissue that lines and seals the entire gastrointestinal tract.
  
• The collagen in bone broth soothes, rebuilds and protects the lining of the digestive tract.  Bone broth is also loaded with the amino acids glycine and proline which are anti-inflammatory.
• Food sensitivities are also shown to be reduced and even eliminated once the health of the gut is restored.
• When it comes to healing the gut, bone broth is king.

Maintains Healthy Skin

• Wrinkles, sagging skin and cellulite are due to a lack of collagen, elastin, and ultimately connective tissue which allows skin to lose its firm tone.
  
• Bone broth is packed with highly absorbable collagen which help to form elastin and rebuild and strengthen connective tissue.
• Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies found after 4 weeks of supplementing with collagen, there was a significant improvement in skin moisture along with noticeable decreases in signs of accelerated aging.  After 8 weeks of supplementation, skin elasticity and moisture improved which reduced wrinkles and led to younger looking skin. (5)
• Bone broth also contains hyaluronic acid which is recommended by dermatologists to improve skin's texture and appearance.
• Hyaluronic acid hydrates dry, aged skin and reduces wrinkles. 
• Keep your skin looking young and glowing with bone broth.   Remember, healthy skin starts from within.

Supports Immune System Function

• 80% of your immune system is located in your gut.
  
• If the intestinal lining is inflammed, weakened, and there is too much bad bacteria lurking around, your immune system will be compromised.
• Any of these conditions will lead to the poor absorption of nutrients required for a healthy immune system.
• A weakened intestinal lining (leaky gut) will allow undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream causing the immune system to become hyperactive.  This leads to chronic inflammation and dysfunctions throughout the body as the immune system can begin attacking healthy tissue (autoimmune disease). 
• Bone broth is the most beneficial food to consume to soothe inflammation.  The collagen, gelatin, and amino acids proline, glutamine and arginine, seal and restore the intestinal lining.  Undigested food particles no longer escape into the bloodstream alleviating chronic inflammation and allowing normal immune system function.
• The amino acids in bone broth have immune boosting benefits such as promoting healthy sleep, boosting energy, supporting a healthy mood, detoxifying the body, regenerating cells, and healing the gut!

Boosts Detoxification

• We are exposed to artificial ingredients, pesticides, toxins, and chemicals from the skin products we use to the food we eat.
  
• When the body falls behind in the detoxification process, symptoms like fatigue and skin problems begin to occur.
• Bone broth contains potassium and glycine which boost cellular and liver detoxification.
• Bone broth contains Glutathione, which is the body's most powerful antioxidant and detoxifying agent. Glutathione lowers oxidative stress (free radicals), helps with the elimination of fat-soluble compounds such as heavy metals, and aids in the absorption of nutrients. 
• Bone broth contains sulfur, which makes cell membranes more pliable allowing for oxygen and nutrients to flow into the cell and waste removal out of  the cell.

Increase You Metabolism & Build Muscle

• Remember, it's not what you eat, it's what you absorb that counts.
  
• Bone broth contains over 19 highly absorbable essential and non-essential amino acids.
• These amino acids repair and build muscle, support bone mineral density, heal the digestive system which boosts nutrient absorption, and maintain joint health.
  
• Bone broth provides essential minerals and electrolytes including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and many more. 
• These minerals support healthy circulation, bone density, nerve signaling functions, heart health and digestive health.
• If you are looking to build muscle and shed body fat, bone broth is the perfect high protein, nutrient dense, low calorie beverage.  You can also add some meat and vegetables and turn your serving of bone broth into a meal.

Supplement With Bone Broth

Why take a protein supplement that is loaded with artificial ingredients and is difficult to digest, when you can use bone broth and experience
all these benefits?

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Bone Broth Recipe

Ingredients
• 2 pounds (or more) of beef marrow bones from a healthy source (antibiotic/hormone free, grass-fed beef)
• 2 chicken feet for extra gelatin (optional)
• 1 big onion
• 2-3 organic carrots
• 2-3 stalks of organic celery
• 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
• 4 litres of filtered water per 2 pounds of bones

Optional
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 1 tablespoon or more of pink Himalayan sea salt
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 2 cloves of garlic for the last 30 minutes of cooking
• additional organic herbs or spices to taste (turmeric, oregano, thyme) 

Instructions
If you are using raw bones, it improves flavour to roast them in the oven first. Place them on a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes at 350F. The roasting of the bones is optional.  Then, place the bones in a large stock pot.  Pour filtered water over the bones and add the apple cider vinegar.  Let sit for 20-30 minutes in the cool water. The acid helps to release the nutrients from the bones.  Rough chop and add the vegetables (except the parsley and garlic, if using) to the pot. Add any salt, pepper, spices, or herbs, if using.

Bring the broth to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 48 hours. During the first few hours of simmering, you’ll need to remove the impurities that float to the surface. A frothy/foamy layer will form and it can be easily scooped off with a big spoon. Throw this part away. I typically check it every 20 minutes for the first 2 hours to remove this. Grass-fed and healthy animals will produce much less of this than conventional animals. During the last 30 minutes, add the garlic and parsley, if using. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.  When cool enough, store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for later use.

1. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php
2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22486722
3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18416885
4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14600124
5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23949208