Although we have dedicated sections about this, we will go about what is bone broth once more. Bone broth is a slow-cooked stock made of meat bones with some vegetables. It differs to traditional stock in terms of cooking time, ingredients including bones and the consequent benefits, as bone broth is a rich source of collagen and amino acids. Unlike stock, which is often used as the base of soups or stews, bone broth can be also drunk as is, out of a cup.
From Thai coconut chicken soup to middle eastern lamb stew and classic greek chicken avgolemono soup, people around the world have been simmering animal bones into savory goodness for thousands of years. And grandmothers around the world have been trying to pass it on to their grandchildren. However this time it started coming back from a place not famous for its healthy traditions, USA. Americans are finding their way back to healthy, whole foods again. Drinking bone broth is a tradition that is enjoying an immense resurgence in popularity. Chicken and beef bone broth are staple foods in paleo and keto diets and are full of nutrients, healthy fats, and amino acids.
The most basic way to enjoy bone broth is to drink it straight up. Simply heat a mug of beef or chicken bone broth in the microwave and enjoy. For some, the salty, umami flavor of bone broth is an acquired taste. For others, it’s love at first sip. Bone broth is a perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up, that won’t send your blood sugar on a roller coaster ride. Pack a thermos full of broth and take it to work or on your next road trip. A warm mug of bone broth is also perfect to drink 15-30 minutes before a meal and can help to curb food cravings and may assist with weight loss.
As in many things in life lately, it is not strange that a lot of celebrities and health advocates, have been talking about being fond of drinking bone broth. First of all, Kylie Jenner in a video for Harper’s Bazaar recounting what she eats in a day, the 22-year-old beauty mogul said: “The first thing I eat or drink when I wake up is probably my bone broth. It’s mixed with lavender and lemon.” Jenner doesn’t just drink the meaty water first thing, she adds: “I sip on it all day so I’ll go through probably two jars.” The usual suspect, Gwyneth Paltrow has referred to bone broth as “winter’s miracle detox drink.” Salma Hayek and Tom Brady have also praised the benefits of bone broth on their wellness.
Wishbone bone broth is prepared by hand, using only the finest Greek ingredients and the result is a rich, delicious broth packed full of nutritional goodness which delivers a whopping 33g of protein per jar. It’s a broth that would make our ancestors proud.