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Bone soup, also known as bone broth, can serve to increase the diet and increase the quality of food, since it is rich in nutrients and can bring several health benefits, the main ones being:
- Reduce inflammation, as it is rich in omega-3;
- Maintain joint health, as it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, substances that form the cartilage and prevent and treat osteoarthritis;
- Protect bones and teeth, as it is rich in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium;
- Help to lose weight, because it is low in calories and gives the feeling of satiety;
- Prevent depression and anxiety, as it is rich in the amino acid glycine, which improves brain function;
- Keep skin, hair and nails healthy, as it is rich in collagen, an essential nutrient to prevent premature aging.
However, to ensure the health benefits of bone soup, it is recommended to take 1 ladle of this broth daily, for lunch and dinner, hot or cold.
Bone soup recipe
For bone broth to become really nutritious, it is important to use cow, chicken or turkey bones, as well as other ingredients such as vinegar, water and vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 3 or 4 bones, preferably with marrow;
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar;
- 1 onion;
- 4 chopped or crushed garlic cloves;
- 1 carrot;
- 2 celery stalks;
- Parsley, salt and pepper to taste;
- Water.
Preparation mode:
- Place the bones in a pan, cover with water and add the vinegar, letting the mixture sit for 1 hour;
- Bring to high heat until boiling and remove the foam that forms on the surface until the broth is clear, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes;
- Reduce the temperature and add the vegetables, letting the broth cook over low heat for 4 to 48 hours. The longer cooking time, the more concentrated and rich in nutrients the broth will become.
- Turn off the heat and strain the broth, removing the remaining solid parts. Drink warm or wait to cool and store in the refrigerator in small portions.
How to store the soup
The bone broth should be stored in glass or plastic containers in small portions, with about 1 scoop each. The broth can be kept in the refrigerator for about 5 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you prefer, instead of taking the liquid broth, it should be left to cook for 24 to 48 hours so that it has a gelatin texture, which can be stored in ice forms. To use, you can add 1 tablespoon or 1 ice cube of this gelatin in other preparations in the kitchen, such as soups, meat stews and beans.
Because bone soup is good for weight loss
Bone soup is a great ally in the weight loss process, as it is rich in nutrients, especially collagen, which gives firmness to the skin, preventing the flaccidity that occurs when losing a lot of weight or volume.
It still has few calories and helps to satisfy hunger, making it easier to stick to the diet. It is still low carb and can be used when there is a restriction of carbohydrates or when you simply need to choose more protein in your diet.
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