Benefits of Broths and Soups

Many people think only of broths and soups as beneficial when they are feeling a cold coming on or are in bed with the flu, however, broths and soups can be beneficial throughout the year.  Bone broths from meat, fish and poultry can be sources of minerals, gelatin, collagen and electrolytes that are easy to be absorbed. They are a great source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace minerals.  The gelatin can help with digestion, healing the intestinal lining and reducing inflammation.

     Maybe our grandmothers really did know best!

Any time a recipe calls for water, whether it is a soup, a casserole, a stew, a rice dish, etc, then substitute in broth for the water and make it much more nutritious for you. This month's book feature, Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon even has a recipe for a broth based infant formula if you are looking for dairy alternatives due to allergies or other reasons. 


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