Bone broth is a liquid that is made from boiling animal bones and connective tissue into a broth and then simmering with herbs, vegetables, and spices for 20+ hours.

Is Bone Broth good for me? What makes Bone Broth beneficial to your diet?

Bone broth is a great way to get collagen and other nutrients your body needs. It has been used for centuries as both food and medicine, but what makes this beverage so special? The answer lies in its rich history that dates back over 2 thousand years ago!

Bone broth is a mega start when it comes to Gut Health, bone broth provides support through amino acids such as glutamine and minerals such as calcium phosphate, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. Bone Broth is high in Collagen which supports a healthy inflammatory response.

Bone broth contains many nutrients, plus several amino acids that support joint mobility and healthy inflammatory response like glycine proline. It’s for these reasons that bone broth is becoming a go-to drink among athletes.   The benefits of bone broth have been reported for many years and can be seen from Gut Health right through to Improved sleep.

Is Bone Broth the same as stock?

No, the main differences between bone broth and dtock are the cooking time and the meat that is used.  Stock is cooked much quicker, this inhibits the amount of beneficial collagen and nutrients whereas bone broth is boiled and then simmered for 20+ hours.  Also, bones used in stock production tend to be already cooked or roasted whereas the bones used in bone broth are raw.

How can I add Bone Broth to my diet?

If you are having trouble adding bone broth to your diet there are some simple tricks that you can employee to get all the rewards of this delicious nutritious liquid.  Simply add bone broth to your rice when cooking, let your rice absorb all the goodness and pass it onto you, this also gives a great depth of flavour to your meal.  Likewise you can so the same with pasta, another trick with bone broth is to freeze in ice cube trays, this way you can add to your own homemade soups and stews whenever you fancy.

How much Bone Broth should I drink a day?

Bone broth is an excellent addition to your daily routine if you're looking for some quick and easy ways to help with healing. But it can be overwhelming knowing how much or when exactly the best time would be to drink bone broth.

Starting with 150ml of bone broth a day is generally safe and effective for most people. However, if you're not able to drink that much or would like the benefits in other forms, try 3+ times per week instead!