I will be demoing a Buti Yoga class at Alameda Beach Body on Sunday December 11 at 10am. More evening and weekend classes will be scheduled starting in January 2017.
Month: November 2016
Benefits of Enjoying Bone Broth
Bone broth is a powerful wellness tool. It is full of nutrients that aid in digestion and has many restorative properties. Here is a brief overview of how each component helps our bodies.
Bone Broth is High in Minerals
Macro and trace minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, trace minerals) and electrolytes from cartilage and bone marrow help our body grow and develop.
Calcium
The majority of the calcium found in our bodies is in our bones and teeth. It also helps to contract our muscles, send messages through our nervous system and clot our blood. We loose minerals daily through our skin, nails, hair, sweat and waste.
Magnesium
Magnesium supports many other bodily functions such as bone integrity, nervous system maintenance and energy production.
Potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte that helps our cells and muscles communicate. Our cells use it to move nutrients in and waste out
Trace Minerals
Trace Minerals such as copper and zinc help support our general bodily functions. We need them in smaller quantities (less than 100mg/day) than the macro minerals (greater than 100mg/day).
Protein
Protein in the form of arginine and glycine can bond with other amino acids to form complete proteins.
Increases Digestion
Hydrophillic colloids from gelatin are clusters of water loving molecules that attract our digestive juices to the food suspended in our guts for rapid and effective digestion.
All of the nutrients in bone broth are bioavailable, making it an excellent multivitamin!
Need some ideas to incorporate bone broth into your life? Check out my 3 favorite ways enjoy bone broth for breakfast.
3 Ways to Enjoy Bone Broth for Breakfast
Enjoy 3 flavorful broths for breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but that doesn’t always mean I’m ready to eat something when I first wake up. Bone broth is a great way to start the day because it is packed with minerals and anti-inflammatory properties that nourish your body inside and out. On days when food isn’t appealing in the mornings I will sip on bone broth. It’s enough to settle my stomach until I’m mentally prepared to eat actual food. .
Here are some of my go to recipes for a quick burst of nutrients in the morning.
Lemon Ginger Chicken Broth
This is a personal favorite of mine. Lemon and ginger brighten the velvety broth.
Bring 3 cups of broth to a simmer and stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh grated ginger and cover for 3 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve in individual bowls or mugs with a large lemon slice.
Cinnamon Spice Beef Broth
I love the warming properties of cinnamon fused with the richness of beef broth, especially on cold mornings.
Bring 3 cups of beef broth to a simmer and stir in 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and 3 cloves or 1/2 teaspoon of ground clove and allow to simmer for on low heat until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Serve in individual mugs with a cinnamon stick and a dash of chili flakes.
Golden Turmeric Broth
Whenever I start to feel a little tickle in my nose or throat, I load up on turmeric for its amazing anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It goes well with any broth you have available.
Bring 3 cups of broth to a simmer and stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh grated turmeric or 2 tablespoons of ground turmeric, with 1 tablespoon of cumin. Cover and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in individual mugs with minced fresh cilantro.
Want to know more about the healing and nutritious properties of bone broth? Read about the benefits of enjoying bone broth.
Sipping Broth for Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but that doesn’t always mean I’m ready to eat something when I first wake up. On days when food isn’t appealing in the mornings I will sip on chicken broth with fresh grated ginger and a twist of lemon. It’s enough to settle my stomach until I’m mentally prepared to eat actual food. Sipping broth is a great way to start the day because it is packed with minerals and anti-inflammatory properties that nourish your body inside and out.
Journey to My Best self 