Bone Broth

In case you haven't heard of this miraculous food it is the new food trend that is making it's way into trendy restaurants from California to New York to Ottawa.

Here in Ottawa at the Murray Street Restaurant chef Steve Mitton got the idea of serving broth by the cup when he participated in a Beer, Barley and Food event at Rideau Pines Farm.

Bone broth is an ancient practice of simmering bones and maybe a few seasonings in water to make stock.The nutrients and collagen in the broth boost gut health, reduce inflammation and possibly even improve skeletal strength, fight cancer and make your hair shinier.

Here is what Nourished Kitchens has to say about bone broths:
Bone Broth, Broths and Stocks

Bone broths are given special emphasis among traditional foods circles.  Preindustrial societies across the globe have always placed particular and special emphasis on the preparation of the whole animal – and that includes emphasis on using bones for making broth.  In Asia, emphasis is placed on stocks and broths made from fish and fish bones, as well as beef bones for popular soups like Korean bone soup.  In Europe, stocks and broths have become the foundation of cooking and are used in not only making soups and stews, but also for preparing reductions, sauces and for braising vegetables and meats.

why bone broths are good for you

Bone broths are extraordinarily rich in protein, and can be a source of minerals as well.   Glycine supports the bodies detoxification process and is used in the synthesis of hemoglobin, bile salts and other naturally-occurring chemicals within the body.  Glycine also supports digestion and the secretion of gastric acids.  Proline, especially when paired with vitamin C, supports good skin health.  Bone broths are also rich in gelatin which may support skin health.  Gelatin also support digestive health which is why it plays a critical role in the GAPS diet.  And, lastly, if you’ve ever wondering why chicken soup is good for a cold, there’s science behind that, too.  Chicken broth inhibits neutrophil migration; that is, it helps mitigate the side effects of colds, flus and upper respiratory infections (read it here).  Pretty cool, huh? http://nourishedkitchen.com/bone-broth/

I make bone broth all winter long and turn it into a healthy nourishing soup for my family. 

You can make it in a slow cooker so that it takes no time. http://www.grassfedgirl.com/easy-crock-pot-bone-broth-2/

Make your bone broths and eat your soup.

Healthy life

Suzanne