OUT WITH THE BROTH
FROM A CUBE
From now on, you can make it yourself
Whenever I have a big pot of soup on the stove, I am thrown back to twenty (is this for real?) years ago. That’s because of the smell of vegetable soup with meatballs made from homemade broth. Because that was my grandmother’s secret; that homemade broth from bones.
Vegetarian friends: sorry, this one is not for you. Don’t shoot the messenger. Bone broth or literally translated: bone broth. It may sound anything but attractive, but if there’s anything that does a huge favor for your own health, it’s homemade broth. It’s a gift for your intestines thanks to the many nutrients extracted from the bones. The longer the broth is simmered, the better it is for the taste of the minerals and amino acids. Unfortunately, you won’t find those in the supermarket cubes. The full flavor that you miss in ready-made broths is compensated by chemically manufactured flavor enhancers like MSG (ew). The texture of gelatin, which is normally derived from bones, is mimicked by emulsifiers. In short, it’s all junk that you put in your healthy soup.
Why you should also start making your own broth?
- It contains many minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and electrolytes. These minerals are essential for healthy bones, teeth, nails, and hair.
- Bone broth contains a lot of vitamins A, K, and C that are good for our immune system. So it’s the perfect remedy for a runny nose.
- Collagen is a glue-forming protein found in the bones of vertebrates and is the most important structural protein in the connective tissue of our body. It helps heal inflammation in joints.
- It’s a good alternative to glucosamine (for people suffering from osteoarthritis).
- The gelatin that forms from the collagen when you simmer bones for a long time helps protect and soothe the intestinal wall. Is your intestinal wall damaged? Just drink up!
- Bone broth contains the important amino acid glycine that supports your immune system and helps in the recovery and maintenance of bones, joints, and intestines. Glycine supports digestion by increasing stomach acid production. Glycine is also an important component of bile acid, which is necessary for the digestion of fats in the small intestine. Additionally, glycine is anti-inflammatory and thus helps heal inflammation in joints.
- The glycine in homemade broth also helps improve your sleep and brain functions.
- The amino acid proline found in bone broth reduces cellulite. Bring it on.
- And it’s also low in calories.
On to that bikini body!
