I love the convenience (and deliciousness) of soup for a quick lunch. How does bone broth sound? It’s been around for thousands of years but has had a resurgence of popularity for its health benefits.
If you’ve read my blog before, you know the “health and wellness” trend is pretty big right now. But why is bone broth healthy? And does it have any skin benefits? Keep on reading to find out!
What is Bone Broth?
Bone broth is made from beef, chicken, or turkey bones and the connective tissue. This is boiled into a broth and simmered with vegetables, herbs, and spices for 20+ hours. Its reputation as a “superfood” is due to the fact that it’s packed with vitamins and minerals, amino acids, collagen, and gelatin.
Bone broth is said to have the following benefits:
- Provides energy
- Helps you sleep better
- Boosts immune system
- Eases gut pain
- Strengthens gut lining
There are plenty of recipes online that tell you how to make bone broth at home!
How Does Bone Broth Help Skin?
It all comes down to the good stuff in bone broth. Our body produces less collagen starting in our mid-to-late twentie, but it’s plentiful in bone broth. Collagen supports hair, skin, and nail health. It keeps the skin smooth, firm, and supple, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, so it’s great for anti-aging!
Other benefits of collagen include:
- Maintains bone density
- Repairs cartilage
- Relieves joint pain
Gelatin is also one of the most valuable components of bone broth. It cushions bones so that they glide without friction. There are even reports that it can help with probiotic growth.
As for your skin, it helps with cellular regeneration and protection against free radical damage. Also abundant in bone broth are amino acids, which are the building blocks that are needed to form and maintain strong bones. But it can be hard to get these from diet alone. Read more
Also read Soothe Your Soles
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