Why bone broth is the best deal of the year. Get yours today at Black Friday discounts

Every culture has their version of chicken soup. It is indeed good for the soul. After Thanksgiving, the best thing you can do is to take the Turkey carcass and bones, put it in a crock pot (or an instapot), add onions, garlic, carrots, parsley or cilantro, an ounce of apple cider vinegar, and water and let simmer for 24 hours (or 2 hours in an instapot). For those on a paleo diet, you are well aware that we used to eat the whole animal. If you are eating the standard American diet (SAD) of boneless, skinless chicken. Boy are you missing out!

Yesterday, my daughters cooked a 26 pound organic free range turkey yesterday, enough for 2 crockpots of bones for bone broth soup. This morning everyone was clamoring for a mug of bone broth soup. This is especially important during the holiday season.

Do you ever wonder why so many athletes in one family may have joint issues? The first question I would ask, are they eating enough collagen and bone broth? Bone broth contains collagen which provides amino acids, the building block of proteins.  Is is also rich in iron (for energy), vitamins A and K (so important for the gastrointestinal lining), zinc and selenium which are imperative for the thyroid gland and hormone regulation, and other minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese as well as very absorbable trace minerals.

According to Medical News Today, a 2017 review suggests that gelatin supplementation increases collagen in the tissues which may help protect joints from unnecessary stress. In addition to being highly nutritious it may:

• Reduce inflammation and heal the gut.
• Help fight osteoarthritis
• Support sleep as it’s a good source of glycine
• Support weight loss and add more protein to the diet

So making bone broth seems overwhelming? No worries. TODAY through December 2^nd you can order it online for up to 30% off.  Plus Kettle & Fire has different varieties to give you diversity. 

As you’ve heard me say, diversity in the diet is a number one thing you can do for cancer prevention and optimal health. Bone broth is also a great healthy aging strategy as it is GREAT for the skin too!

Bon Appetite!

Lisa

About Lisa Jackson, RN, CHC, RYT-500, FDN-P, AFMC

Lisa is an author, functional nutrition and functional medicine trained health coach, yoga teacher, and retired Registered Nurse with the mission to "Inspire, Educate and Empower" individuals and corporations to achieve optimal health.

Lisa's book, Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive is a self-health book offering her Seven Steps to Optimal Health.

When she is not coaching, or speaking, you can find Lisa joyfully sharing Carpe Diem Dance or playing with her two grandchildren. She is the mother of four adult children and believes, "Optimal health should not be a secret."