262: Benefits of Bone Broth

<p>What's the deal with bone broth? Is it the latest in a long line of nutrition fads?</p> <p>Are there real benefits of bone broth?</p> <p>How is it different from stock? Is there any difference between buying it online and making it myself?</p> <p>What will bone broth do for me?</p> <p>I'm answering all those questions and more on today's episode of the Primal Potential podcast! Don't miss it!</p> <p><a href= "http://primalpotential.com/262-benefits-of-bone-broth-recipes/">http://primalpotential.com/262-benefits-of-bone-broth-recipes/</a></p> <h2>Benefits of Bone Broth (And Recipes)</h2> <p><strong>What is bone broth?</strong><br /> As the name suggests, bone broth is a broth made from the bones of an animal. Much of the bone broth you’ll find in a grocery store is from cows but you can also make or buy it from chickens or fish. I prefer mine from chickens.</p> <p><strong>Why is it good for you?</strong><br /> In addition to being incredibly rich in vitamins & minerals, bone broth is an exceptional source of collagen. Collagen is a protein found in the connective tissue of animals (and humans) which provides a wide variety of benefits from skin health to joint health & more.</p> <p>It’s important to remember that there are different types of collagen and the different types have different roles. Also, the animals I mentioned – cows, chickens & fish – tend to predominantly provide a certain type of collagen.</p> <p>Collagen found in broth from cows’ bones is primarily types 1 & 3 which are best for the health & strength of your skin & nails.</p> <p>Collagen found in broth from chickens is rich in type 2 collagen and provides amazing benefits for joints & gut health.</p> <p>Super cool factoid about collagen from fish: it appears to increase our own collagen production! Pretty cool, right?</p> <p><strong>How do you make it?</strong><br /> You guys know I’m a pretty simple person. I like simple, no-fuss recipes.</p> <p>I buy the highest quality chicken I can find (this really matters when boiling bones) and I throw