Taking Stock of Bone Broth Benefits

Advocated by natural health practitioners as promoting various aspects of wellness, bone broth is delicious and nourishing.
Taking Stock of Bone Broth Benefits
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Bone broth has developed a reputation for being a superfood. While research on its potential benefits is preliminary, noted natural health practitioners ardently advocate it, asserting that it can promote various aspects of wellness. Some studies suggest it may also have a downside, but there is a way to minimize the risk.

Broth Versus Stock

There are differences in preparation, flavor, texture, and nutrients between bone broth and stock, Trista Best, a registered dietitian at The Candida Diet, told The Epoch Times in an email.

“Bone broth is made by simmering animal or fish bones along with a small amount of meat for 12 [to] 24 hours or more,” she said. “The extended cooking time allows more nutrients to release from the bones. Stock requires a shorter cooking time, usually 2 [to] 6 hours, and often includes ingredients other than bones and meat.”

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