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The benefits of serving homemade broth during times of illness are much more than an old wives tale. Studies indicate that concentrated broth, made from the bones of animals, is both a valuable food and a medicine.

Historically broth has served as a cross-cultural remedy for the sick and weak. In addition, it is also recognized as a classic folk treatment for colds and flu, and has been used for ailments that affect a variety of connective tissues including: the GI tract, joints, skin, lungs, muscles and blood.

Broth also continues to be a staple for professional and gourmet cuisine due to its incredible taste and body. The processed versions of broth found in the grocery store are, unfortunately, dilute and void of nutritional value.

Utilizing the standard of herbal formulation, homemade broth actually qualifies as a medicine. The process by which broth is prepared allows nutrients to be immediately available for the body to absorb. These nutrients are as varied as the tissues that broth is made from. Bone, marrow, cartilage, and collagen enrich the broth with nutrients such as: chondroitin sulfate, protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, and potassium to name a few.

Many of these may sound like familiar supplements that you find on the shelves of your local drug store. However, those bottles contain synthetic products that aren’t easily absorbed by the body, if absorbed at all. In comparison, broth is easily digested and the nutrients well utilized.

The elements found in finished broth are well known nutrients that are used to support bone health and healthy aging. They are also beneficial in the management of a variety of other conditions: arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, digestion problems, colic, leaky gut, malnutrition, muscle wasting, cancer, calcium deficiency, anemia, poor wound healing, injuries to soft tissues-cartilage-bone, memory loss, depression, joint lubrication, atherosclerosis, cholesterol, asthma, liver support, and the list goes on.

Take some time this week to enjoy another of nature’s most perfect foods! If you’d like a recipe for homemade broth preparation, check out my recipe section. You are also welcome to stop by the office or email me. I always recommend organic free-range chicken and organic grass-fed beef for maximum benefits. These can be found via organic farmers, online at US Wellness Meats or at Whole Foods stores.

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