As we all know by now, superfoods are only “super” until a new study says otherwise—or another health food with far greater benefits comes along. A handful of them, however, prove to have incredible staying power: bone broth, for one. In case you need a quick reminder, not only is bone broth highly acclaimed by nutritionists everywhere, it has also emerged as a celebrity beauty food, responsible for Gwyneth Paltrow and Shailene Woodley’s glowing skin and Salma Hayek’s lack of wrinkles.
It was even hailed in the media as a “Botox alternative,” due to its collagen-boosting properties. Plus, it’s warm, it’s tasty and it’s perfect for spring’s rainy weather. So buckle down and make some bone broth, and then freeze it so you can enjoy this natural beauty elixir all season long.
What Exactly Is Bone Broth?
Bone broth is bones, water, vegetables and herbs simmered together for a very long time. Here’s how it’s different from just broth and stock:
Broth: Regular broth is simply water simmered with vegetables, herbs, spices and meat and can include some bones. It is cooked for a short period of time.
Stock: The next step up is stock. This is broth that’s cooked with animal bones and sometimes with some meat still attached. It is cooked for a medium length of time, usually four to six hours. The goal of stock is to extract the collagen from the connective tissues and bones being simmered, which give stock its thick, gelatinous quality.
Bone Broth: It’s like broth and stock that’s been supercharged. It’s usually made from roasted bones and often cooked for more than 24 hours. The goal is to not only extract the gelatin from the bones, but also to release the nutritious minerals. It is then strained and seasoned to be enjoyed on its own like broth. Read more
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