The bone broth can serve to increase the diet and increase the quality of food because it brings health benefits such as:
- Reduce inflammation, as it is rich in omega-3, maintain joint health, contain glucosamine and chondroitin, substances that form cartilage and prevent and treat osteoarthritis; Protect bones and teeth, as it is rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium; Help to lose weight, because it is low in calories and gives the feeling of satiety; Prevent depression and anxiety, as it is rich in the amino acid glycine, which improves brain function; Keep skin, hair and nails healthy, as it is rich in collagen, an essential nutrient to prevent premature aging.
In order to achieve these benefits, one ladle of this broth must be taken daily, for lunch and dinner, hot or even cold.
Because bone soup is good for weight loss
Bone soup is a great ally to lose weight because it is rich in nutrients, especially in collagen, which gives firmness to the skin, avoiding the flaccidity that occurs when losing a lot of weight or volume.
It still has few calories and helps to satisfy hunger, making it easier to stick to the diet. It is still low carb and can be used when there is a restriction of carbohydrates or when you simply need to choose more protein in your diet.
Bone broth recipe
For bone broth to become really nutritious, it is important to use cow, chicken or turkey bones, in addition to other ingredients such as vinegar, water and vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 3 or 4 bones, preferably with marrow; 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar; 1 onion; 4 chopped or crushed garlic cloves; 1 carrot; 2 celery stalks; parsley, salt and pepper to taste; water.
Method of preparation:
- Place the bones in a pan, cover with water and add the vinegar, letting the mixture sit for 1 hour; bring to high heat until boiling and remove the foam that forms on the surface until the broth is clear, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes; Reduce the temperature and add the vegetables, letting the broth cook over low heat for 4 to 48 hours. The longer cooking time, the more concentrated and rich in nutrients the broth will be. Turn off the heat and strain the broth, removing the remaining solid parts. Drink warm or wait to cool and store in the refrigerator in small portions.
How to store the broth
The bone broth should be stored in glass or plastic containers in small portions, with about 1 scoop each. It can stay in the refrigerator for about 5 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you prefer, instead of taking the liquid broth, you should leave it cooking for 24 to 48 hours so that it has a gelatin texture, which can be stored in ice forms. To use, you can add 1 tablespoon or 1 ice cube of this gelatin in other preparations in the kitchen, such as soups, meat stews and beans.
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