Can doing a bone broth fast for leaky gut heal your intestinal woes? Yes, it can! Here’s why and how to go about it the right way! What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome has only recently come to light and while studies are currently being undertaken on the condition, a lot is yet to be discovered. Leaky gut is not fully understood, but is commonly defined as a condition where the intestinal walls are overly permeable and “leaking” food and other particles into the blood stream. This creates allergies and autoimmune disorders where the immune system goes into overdrive to tackle the foreign Continue Reading
Bone Broth for Weight Loss
Bone broth has been touted as the new weight loss superfood. But what is the correct way to take bone broth for weight loss? What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is nothing but a rich, gelatinous stock made from cooking bones in water along with a few vegetables and seasoning. The cooking duration varies from 2 – 48 hours, depending on which method you use. Essentially, as the bones are cooked for long periods of time, all the precious minerals that are lodged deep within them are ‘released’ into the stock, making it a highly nutritious elixir that is rich in powerful antioxidants and compounds like glutathione Continue Reading
Why We Add Vinegar to Bone Broth
Here’s the real reason we add vinegar to bone broth. Now it all makes sense. Why I Add Vinegar to Bone Broth I’ve been drinking bone broth since I was a kid and the way my grandmother and mother made it, no such thing as vinegar was added to the broth. The broth was still delicious and gelatinous, by the way. Today, I make bone broth for my own family but I never skip the vinegar. I add it to the stock and leave it to “marinate” for at least 30 minutes before I switch on the heat and begin the cooking. The purpose of the vinegar is to act as an acidic medium that will effectively leech out the Continue Reading
Bone Broth for Babies | A Perfect First Food
Ancient civilizations knew the benefits of bone broth for babies, and there could be nothing more healing, nourishing, safe and easy-to-digest as bone broth as a first food for babies! What is Bone Broth? Bone broth is simply a soup made from beef, chicken, fish or goat bones and water. Vegetables such as carrots, celery and zucchini may also be added to the broth. It is often lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, cumin and pepper. Bone broth is rich in many nutrients, minerals and vitamins, unlike any other food in the world. Some of the nutrients in bone broth such as gelatin and collagen just can’t Continue Reading
3 Reasons You Should STOP Drinking Bone Broth NOW!
Bone broth is the new health trend of the year and everyone, including celebrities, seems to be forcing it down our throats. But are you aware of the dangers of bone broth? Here are 3 reasons you should STOP drinking bone broth now. Yes, bone broth is a highly healing, nutritious, wholesome “elixir” for prime health. It has been consumed since ancient times. It contains antioxidants that help slow down aging and keep you youthful. Bone broth is even prescribed for cancer patients and those with degenerative joint problems. But most of us are doing it all wrong! These are the 3 main reasons you may be Continue Reading