Have You Made Drinking Bone Broth a Habit? It’s Never Too Late To Start! (2 of 3)

How is Bone Broth Prepared?

Don’t worry if you’ve never made bone broth before; there are plenty of good recipes to be found online. Take a look and settle on the one that sounds most appealing to you. Although they might contain exact ingredients and measurements, you should feel free to experiment. Who knows — you might ultimately come up with a unique recipe that will impress other adventurous cooks! Once you’ve settled on the ingredients, put them in a pot along with whichever animal bones you decide on, and let it simmer for at least 24 hours. One of the tricks that allows the nutrients to infuse into the water is adding some vinegar.

Of course, not everybody has literally a full day to make bone broth from scratch. But fortunately, there is an easy way around that: just go to the store and either buy it in powder form or as a liquid in a carton.

Why should you include bone broth in your diet?

Although each type of animal bone contains different nutrients, they are all rich in important things like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. If you’re opting for fish bones, you’ll get a good serving of healthy omega-3 fats along with iodine. For individuals with irritable bowel syndrome and Chrohn’s disease, the gelatin and amino acids contained in bone marrow can be beneficial for the digestive process.

Let’s also not forget that bone broth is keto-friendly, which is perfect for those trying to slim down. Best of all, that extra bone broth doesn’t have to be thrown away; you can simply freeze it in cube form and add it to your food whenever you want! Adding vegetables to bone broth provides even more healthy benefits, including Vitamins A and B.