In June we welcomed a baby girl into our family and she’s filled our hearts with so much joy! It’s hard to believe that it’s been six months since she was born. Over the last month we have been preparing her palate for solids. Before beginning solids, we started with just a simple bone broth! Some of the health benefits include:
- Supports immunity and digestion
- Helps build connective tissue and strong joints
- Reduces the risk of allergies
- Helps to develop the baby’s palate
- It’s economical. A great way to use up bits and pieces of vegetables, as well as make use of the bones from your proteins.
It’s as simple as it sounds. Just a bunch of bones in a pot with some flavourful fixings, covered in water, left to simmer for 12-24 hours (the longer the better), and then strained to create a nutritious beverage. We’ll also be using this powerful liquid gold to puree her vegetables. Not only is this great for babies but it’s also great for the adults. At this time of year when cold and flu season is at its peak the amazing immunity boosting properties in bone broth are super beneficial. Not to mention that a cup contains 18-25 grams of protein!! Yes, it’s a portable liquid protein boost! So make sure to keep your protein bones and make a pot of the good stuff!
I wanted to continue on the healing benefits of bone broth by sharing a simple recipe for you to try!
Homemade Bone Broth
- 2 ½ pounds assorted beef marrow bones – I used a mixture of both chicken and beef bones (I suggest roasting a whole chicken for dinner and then using the bones for broth)
- 3 medium carrots, cut into rough chunks
- 3 stalks celery, cut into rough chunks
- ½ cooking onion, toss in whole, skin removed
- 1 bouquet of your choice herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme etc.)
- 1-2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar*
- Sea salt to taste
In a large stockpot, lightly sauté carrots and celery for a few minutes. Add bones, onion, and herbs of choice, then cover with water.
*Add apple cider vinegar to water – this helps to draw out the nutrients from the bones!
Simmer on low heat (do not boil) for 10-15 hours… or longer! The longer you simmer the more nutrient dense.
What’s the difference between bone broth and regular broth?
The main difference is the cook time. Bone broth is on the stove anywhere from 10-24 hours resulting in a thicker consistency due to the collagen-rich gelatin that is pulled from the bones. Bone broth is also typically unseasoned, whereas regular broth simmers for only 2 hours or so and is usually well seasoned.
The benefits of this broth make it a fantastic addition to anyone’s pantry and it’s tasty too. Try some today!
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Danielle
