Volume 8                         February 2016                           Issue No. 1

I am sitting here sipping on a cup of homemade bone broth. Did you know that bone broth is the new kale? Last year, I had mentioned how bone broth businesses are popping up in New York City and Los Angeles, the trend setting cities! I wrote about bone broth as one of the three pillars of the LA Laker's official team diet.

I wanted to find out what all the hype was about. I started making my own bone broth a year ago and have noticed amazing results. First of all, my husband noticed that my soups taste better. And secondly, I feel the best ever - most of my aches and pains have disappeared. Thirdly, my most recent bone density test showed that I had improved my bone density by 3% in the lumbar spine! I like to experiment with new foods or trends and do my own research before sharing them with others. Thus, my decision to offer my knowledge and skills to you by offering Bone Broth classes. See details below.

In this month's issue, I will discuss some of the health benefits of consuming this new trendy hot beverage filling mugs across America. Experts are already singing its health praises - But wait, wasn't this what my grandmother used to make many years ago? She did not purchase cans of stock with MSG or broth in Tetra Paks with "natural" chicken flavor.

www.brodobroth.co
We are visiting New York City this month and plan to search out Brodo to try their bone broth. It's located at 200 1st Ave. So instead of going to Starbucks, try sipping your own delicious, healthy cup of bone broth!
To your good health,
Cathy 
Nourishing Your Body with Bone Broth
Frozen Containers of
Bone Broth in my freezer.
Broth's unique combination of amino acids, minerals, and cartilage compounds aids in quick recovery from illness and surgery, the healing of pain and inflammation, emotional balance, better digestion, lessening of allergies, and treatment of many autoimmune disorders.

Seven Bone Broth Benefits

1.Heal your gut - According to Dr. Josh Axe, bone broth is one of the most healing foods you can consume, including popular chicken bone broth. Rich in nutrients like gelatin and glycine, it helps to protect and heal your gut lining, skin and digestive tract.

2.Look younger - The anti-aging effect of broth reported most is the improvement of skin, nails, and hair. Broth feeds the epidermis, dermis and underlying connective tissue layers of the skin from the inside out with collagen, elastin, and other nutrients it needs to plump out.
 
3.Sleep better - Glycine found in bone broth is a neurotransmitter that improves sleep and improves memory.

4.Boost your immune system - The amino acid arginine improves immune function and wound healing. A Harvard study even showed that some people with auto-immune disorders experienced relief of symptoms when drinking bone broth, with some achieving a complete remission.

5.Build strong bones - Gelatin provides bone-building minerals in easily absorbable ways, preventing bone loss and reducing joint pain.

6.Protect your joints - Proline found in bone broth regenerates cartilage and heals joints.

7.Simple and Economical - I find making bone broth eliminates a lot of food waste. I use up those chicken carcasses, soup bones and veggies going bad in my fridge.

Bone Broth
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These are just some of the benefits of consuming bone broth. Components of bone broth play vital roles in blood-sugar imbalances, muscle building and overall healing. It is apparently also helpful for mental health. The Chinese know this as broth is the key component of many brain therapies in traditional Chinese medicine.

Why not give it a try? Food is your medicine.



References:  
Nourishing Broth by Sally Fallon Morell and Kayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN 
www.shape.com/8 reasons to try bone broth

Bone Broth Classes
Join me to learn how easy it is to make delicious and nourishing bone broth. Topics will include:  
  • Simmering Broth
    Health benefits
  • How to make stock that gels
  • What bones to use
  • Where to buy bones
  • How to store broth
  • Recipes and book included

I will be offering one weeknight class and one on Saturday. Choose the class that is most convenient for you!  

 

When: Thursday evening, February 25, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

or Saturday, March 5, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: 16 Russell Street, Arlington, MA

Enrollment Fee: $80.00 (includes book)  

Class Size: Limit 5 people - Spots in the class will be held on a  

first come, first served basis. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, February 22

 

To register, call me at 781-316-2701 or email me.