Have you ever tried bone broth? It’s a healthy, soothing drink that is easy to make at home and cheaper than buying it at the store. I usually make it from a whole chicken or chicken bones, but you can also use beef bones.
Here are some of the benefits of homemade bone broth:
*Can help heal a leaky gut
*Soothes an irritated stomach and digestive system
*Provides natural collagen and gelatin which helps maintain hair, skin, and nails as well as joints
*Aids in supporting a healthy immune system
*Contains minerals and amino acids to support overall health.
Recipe:
1 whole chicken (about 4 – 5 pounds, preferably organic)
1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped into 4 pieces
2 – 3 garlic cloves, peeled
10 baby carrots (or 2 regular)
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 – 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Sea salt
6 – 8 cups of water (to fill up crock pot)
Place chicken into crock pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, vinegar, and salt. Pour water to cover chicken and fill crock pot. Turn on high for 1 hour. Then turn on low for 8 -10 hours. You can then remove chicken, debone, refrigerate, and use the meat in other dishes. You now have 2 options:
- Either keep all ingredients except chicken in the crock pot and simmer for several hours longer.
- Or pour bone broth into glass containers. Store in refrigerator for 3 – 5 days. Or freezer for longer storage.
*I like to pour into ice cube trays or mugs and freeze for smaller portions.
How to use:
*Drink a cup or more each day
*Use as a base for soups or stews
*Use as a flavorful substitute for water in preparing rice or quinoa
*Add a cup of broth plus 1 cup of roasted veggies for a dairy-free cream soup.
So try making some bone broth this week. Easy and delicious! You can check out my videos about bone broth on my facebook page or instagram page at nurturingyourlife
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