The benefits of bone broth are vast!
Research clearly states that homemade broths are the most reliable; you know the ingredients and what goes into making them. Bone broth contains a beneficial amount of minerals and nutrients that are excellent for our bodies and overall health.
Many people have found relief from the following ailments using the bone broth that they make:
Improved gut health – boosting collagen production helps restore the thinning gastrointestinal tract that thins with aging.
Joint pain reduction – As bone broth is cooked, the collagen in the bones breaks down, creating gelatin. The amino acids in the gelatin support joint health.
Maintaining bone and muscle density – Collagen is one of the primary components of bones and muscles. As we age, our bones and muscles weaken. The collagen-rich broth is a good source to help build tissues, muscles, and bones.
Stress Reduction – the amino acid in collagen called glycine aids to inhibit stress, boost mental clarity, and promote sleep.
Healthy skin - Bone broth collagen aids in the potential strengthening of the skin's elasticity, reducing signs of aging like wrinkles and crepey skin.
Making bone broth is an easy process. Using beef shank to create a slow cooker bone broth takes a few hours, but the health benefits are worth the time investment. Here is a simple recipe for you.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds of cubed Wild Harmony Farm beef shank
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice (the acid helps pull collagen from the beef shank)
- 2 chopped carrots (a great source of vitamin A)
- 2 chopped celery stalks (beneficial for vitamin K source)
- 1 medium chopped onion ( a perfect antioxidant and probiotic)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp salt
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2 quarts of water
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker
- Set the temperature on high - allow to cook for four to six hours.
- Strain the broth (the solids are a bonus and delicious)
- Enjoy your broth!
- Once refrigerated, the broth will form a gel-like texture – this signifies a quality broth! Store the remainder in air-tight containers and refrigerate or freeze