Nourish
The Health Benefits of Bone Broth
Have you heard of bone broth? While it’s being hyped in the media as the latest health craze, bone broth has actually been recognized for thousands of years for its amazing healing benefits.
This mineral-rich broth nourishes the cells, promotes healthy digestion and calms inflammation in the body. It also contains the broken-down material from cartilage and tendons—compounds like chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, which are sold as pricey supplements for arthritis and joint pain.
But bone broth is more than a health tonic—it’s also an incredible beauty booster, since it’s loaded with radiance-boosting nutrients like collagen and hyaluronic acid. (Collagen helps fortify the connective tissue in your skin, while hyaluronic acid keeps it plump and hydrated.) According to local bone broth expert Tressa Yellig, bone broth can even help reduce wrinkles and brighten skin. “It detoxifies the liver and removes a lot of the stressors from your body that can negatively affect your complexion,” she explained.
Our favorite source for bone broth here in Portland, OR comes from Salt, Fire and Time, which Tressa founded in 2009. She makes organic, therapeutic-grade broths made from pasture-raised chicken, turkey, beef and lamb. (There’s even a formulation for babies!)
If you’re in the Portland area, lucky you—Tressa will deliver her bone broth right to your door. But if you don’t live nearby, no worries—Salt, Fire and Time ships anywhere in the country and even internationally. Click here to order.
If you’d like to try making bone broth yourself, Tressa has a few tips for beginners. “Slow and low is the key. You don’t want to heat the broth above a simmer, or you’ll cook off most of the beneficial gelatin,” she said. She also encourages you to start with high-quality ingredients like organic bones and vegetables. And never microwave bone broth; always reheat it on the stove.
Tressa recommends sipping a mug first thing in the morning to set your body up for success throughout the day; it can also be enjoyed as part of a soothing bedtime ritual. We love it so much, we find ourselves sipping it all day long!
Here’s one of her go-to recipes:
Bone Broth
Drink 1 to as many cups per day as you want or need. Use it to cook rice or saute your veggies, too.
Ingredients:
About 1 pound of mixed bones/quart of purified water
Vegetables and herbs for flavor (onions, celery, garlic, parsley, etc.)
Splash of vinegar (cider, red or white wine, rice, or lemon juice)
Directions:
1. Place the bones (knuckle, marrow, blade, etc) in a medium stock pot and add water to cover.
2. Mix in the splash of apple cider vinegar and allow to sit at room temp 1 hour. If there is a lot of meat on the bones, roast them first for flavor.
3. Bring the pot up to a gentle simmer (~ 180̊ F) and allow to continue for 8-72 hours.
4. Add the vegetables in the middle of your cooking time.
5. Strain out the bones, vegetables and herbs, allow to cool, and package as you like.
Have you tried bone broth? Let us know how you like it in the comments below.
Get access to tons of balanced, healthy recipes curated by Sadie Lincoln and her team of chefs by subscribing to barre3 Online.
Have you heard of bone broth? While it’s being hyped in the media as the latest health craze, bone broth has actually been recognized for thousands of years for its amazing healing benefits.
This mineral-rich broth nourishes the cells, promotes healthy digestion and calms inflammation in the body. It also contains the broken-down material from cartilage and tendons—compounds like chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, which are sold as pricey supplements for arthritis and joint pain.
But bone broth is more than a health tonic—it’s also an incredible beauty booster, since it’s loaded with radiance-boosting nutrients like collagen and hyaluronic acid. (Collagen helps fortify the connective tissue in your skin, while hyaluronic acid keeps it plump and hydrated.) According to local bone broth expert Tressa Yellig, bone broth can even help reduce wrinkles and brighten skin. “It detoxifies the liver and removes a lot of the stressors from your body that can negatively affect your complexion,” she explained.
Our favorite source for bone broth here in Portland, OR comes from Salt, Fire and Time, which Tressa founded in 2009. She makes organic, therapeutic-grade broths made from pasture-raised chicken, turkey, beef and lamb. (There’s even a formulation for babies!)
If you’re in the Portland area, lucky you—Tressa will deliver her bone broth right to your door. But if you don’t live nearby, no worries—Salt, Fire and Time ships anywhere in the country and even internationally. Click here to order.
If you’d like to try making bone broth yourself, Tressa has a few tips for beginners. “Slow and low is the key. You don’t want to heat the broth above a simmer, or you’ll cook off most of the beneficial gelatin,” she said. She also encourages you to start with high-quality ingredients like organic bones and vegetables. And never microwave bone broth; always reheat it on the stove.
Tressa recommends sipping a mug first thing in the morning to set your body up for success throughout the day; it can also be enjoyed as part of a soothing bedtime ritual. We love it so much, we find ourselves sipping it all day long!
Here’s one of her go-to recipes:
Bone Broth
Drink 1 to as many cups per day as you want or need. Use it to cook rice or saute your veggies, too.
Ingredients:
About 1 pound of mixed bones/quart of purified water
Vegetables and herbs for flavor (onions, celery, garlic, parsley, etc.)
Splash of vinegar (cider, red or white wine, rice, or lemon juice)
Directions:
1. Place the bones (knuckle, marrow, blade, etc) in a medium stock pot and add water to cover.
2. Mix in the splash of apple cider vinegar and allow to sit at room temp 1 hour. If there is a lot of meat on the bones, roast them first for flavor.
3. Bring the pot up to a gentle simmer (~ 180̊ F) and allow to continue for 8-72 hours.
4. Add the vegetables in the middle of your cooking time.
5. Strain out the bones, vegetables and herbs, allow to cool, and package as you like.
Have you tried bone broth? Let us know how you like it in the comments below.
Get access to tons of balanced, healthy recipes curated by Sadie Lincoln and her team of chefs by subscribing to barre3 Online.
