Bone Broth: Intro to a Souper Food

Bone broth is a nutritious and flavorful liquid made from simmering bones and connective tissue for an extended period of time.

This ancient food has been used for centuries in traditional diets around the world, and is becoming increasingly popular today due to its numerous health benefits.

Bone broth is rich in essential nutrients such as collagen, gelatin, and amino acids, which can support joint health, improve digestion, boost the immune system, and promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.

In this context, it is worthwhile to explore the nutrition and benefits of bone broth in more detail, as well as the various ways it can be incorporated into a healthy and balanced diet.

 

6 key nutritional compounds found in bone broth:

Glycosaminoglycans (GAG)

Glucosamine

Hyaluronic Acid

Chondroitin Sulfate

Minerals & Electrolytes

Collagen

 

Bone broth is packed with:

• over 19 easy-to-absorb, essential and non-essential amino acids (the building blocks of proteins)
• collagen, which help form connective tissue
• nutrients that support digestive functions, immunity and brain health
  

 

Collagen plays a major role in the healing of our bodies as it is a protein which makes up the lining of our gut. When leaky-gut is present, the proteins of the lining are inflamed and are not properly attached to the stomach causing toxins to leak into the bloodstream. Bone broth actually soothes the gut lining and repairs the leaking of toxins improving digestion and nutrient absorption which in turns improves your overall health.

Make sure your bone broth contains the best ingredients. You want to use organic produce and grass-fed, no grains meat/bones. The closest to their natural diet, the better the bones.

Genetically Modified foods should never be consumed as well as those doused in pesticides.

 

 

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that can help protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules produced by natural processes in the body, as well as by exposure to environmental factors like pollution and radiation. When free radicals build up in the body, they can cause damage to cells and contribute to aging and diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Antioxidants work by neutralizing free radicals, preventing them from causing damage.

There are many different types of antioxidants, including vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, and they are found in a variety of foods. Some of the most common antioxidant vitamins include vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. These vitamins are found in fruits and vegetables such as berries, citrus fruits, kiwi, melons, tomatoes, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.

Other important antioxidant compounds found in foods include flavonoids, which are found in tea, wine, cocoa, and fruits such as grapes, cherries, and blueberries, as well as carotenoids such as lycopene and lutein, which are found in tomatoes, carrots, and leafy greens. Selenium, a mineral that functions as an antioxidant in the body, is found in foods such as Brazil nuts, fish, and meat.

Overall, a diet that is rich in a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and lean proteins can provide a wide range of antioxidant compounds that can help protect against free radical damage and promote optimal health.