How to Fight Arthritis Naturally with Bone Broth

How to Fight Arthritis Naturally with Bone Broth

What is bone broth?

Bone broth (BB) has been consumed in various cultures for thousands of years. It allowed people to get the most out of the animals and livestock they ate. To this day, it is often viewed as a convenient and affordable meal.

It's basically like any other broth, except it's made from leftover bones and cooked for a very long time. This simple process will give you lots of nutrients that your body will thank you for. The plethora of health benefits makes it one of the most nutritious meals you could eat.

You can simply use leftover bones from your meals or purchase a bag of leftovers from your local butcher. This makes it basically free or incredibly cheap depending on the other ingredients you use.

Although the fact that bone broth is economical is great, there are many other reasons to eat more of this broth on a regular basis.

How does bone broth fight inflammation?

BB has been widely regarded as one of the most effective natural treatments for combating inflammation and chronic joint pain.

The high nutrient concentration makes this elixir an anti-inflammatory superfood. The bone marrow provided by the bones cooked in the broth can boost your immune system and improve your body's ability to fight inflammation - whether the inflammation is due to arthritis or another condition.

It is the glucosamine found in bone broth that is often used in supplements to combat rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

To protect joints or treat arthritis, a doctor will often recommend taking a glucosamine supplement. Glucosamine strengthens the cartilage that cushions bones near joints.

As you age or suffer from arthritis, this cartilage breaks down. While glucosamine supplements are often recommended, they have side effects such as headaches, heartburn, and upset stomach.

You can get just as much glucosamine from a large batch of fresh, tasty bone broth. Best of all – you shouldn't have to deal with the side effects that sometimes occur in people who take a glucosamine supplement. If you suffer from arthritis or joint pain, add at least one meal that contains bone broth to your diet every day.

How can you use bone broth to fight inflammation?

The first starting point to combat inflammation with BB is to consider the foods that contain anti-inflammatory properties, such as:

• Tomatoes

• olive oil

• Nuts

• Green leafy vegetables

• Fatty fish

• Strawberries

• Cherries

• Oranges

• Blueberries

If you make a soup or stew with your broth, it's relatively easy to incorporate more of these foods into your diet. For example, you can make a healthy broth tomato soup or add fresh, green leafy vegetables to a stew.

Adding the fruits listed in a BB recipe is a little trickier. One suggestion for combining fruit and BB is to replace water or milk with broth in some of your favorite smoothie recipes.

Depending on the overall flavor of the recipe, you may want to try replacing half of the milk or water with the broth to avoid overwhelming the smoothie with the broth's flavor.

Which foods should you avoid?

The following items are known to promote inflammation or prevent your body from properly fighting inflammation. Reduce or completely eliminate these foods from your daily meals:

• bubbly

• Fried dishes

• Refined carbohydrates

• red meat

• margarine

Soda and any other sugary drink can increase inflammation. The sugar in these drinks makes it difficult for your body to fight inflammation. This also applies to the sugar found in refined carbohydrates such as pastries, processed baked goods and white bread.

If your primary goal is to prevent inflammation, bone broth might be the solution you've been looking for. Use some of these suggestions to fight inflammation and reduce pain-related arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Breakfast Bone Broth Soup Recipe

Want to try bone broth? Here is a simple, quick and easy bone broth soup recipe that you can make for breakfast. Drinking a cup of bone broth with a few eggs will provide you with the nutrition you need for the day while providing a wealth of beneficial minerals.

This recipe has your mornings covered.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basic Bone Broth

• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice

• 1 egg

• 1 slice of toast

• ¼ cup Parmesan

• olive oil

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

To make your breakfast soup, heat the two cups of bone broth with a squeeze of lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and cover the pot. Bring the broth to a boil and then remove the lid. Lower the heat to bring the broth to a boil.

Place a piece of toast in the bottom of a soup bowl. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the toast and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.

Carefully crack an egg over the broth. The egg should start to cook without mixing into the broth. When the whites begin to spread, fold the whites back in using a spoon or spatula. Continue cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the whites have set.

Slowly pour the soup over the toast, trying not to crack the yolks. Once the broth has been poured and the egg has been placed on top, sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top and serve.

Inspired by Andrew Mills