Bone Broth May Be the Next Superfood — Here’s Why

Bone Broth – yeah you have seen it in the stores recently.

But did you know that for thousands of years, humans have relied on bone broth for its nutritive and restorative properties. When our lifestyles moved us away from utilizing the bones and connective tissue of animals to make soups and fulfill other aspects of our diet, we also lost vital nutrients that can be difficult to get in other foods. Read about the “4 Broth Gains” available from adding bone broth into your diet.

Broth Gain 1: Collagen

Did you know that bone broth contains collagen? You might be familiar with the term by now — collagen supplements are all the rage these days for its beautifying properties.

It also offers up hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and more than a few minerals. These are the building blocks of healthy hair, skin, nails, and joints. Collagen consumption is also said to provide protection against Alzheimer’s disease, help treat heart disease, heal leaky gut syndrome, and ease joint and back pain.

Image credit: Genesis Dermatology

Broth Gain 2: Dental Health

Although there has been a recent revival of this health elixir, few people are aware of the broth’s ability to strengthen teeth and gums. The stellar helpers here are the glycosaminoglycans that the body uses to make collagen.

Since gum tissue and teeth contain collagen, broths provide the building blocks for their repair and maintenance. And the calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals aid in remineralization of the teeth. This is great for prevention and perhaps even resolution of dental caries.

Also, collagen in the bone and connective tissue helps keep teeth set in the jaw. Here, bone broth assists in improving bone density and arresting gum tissue atrophy too.

Image credit: Howard Family Dental

Broth Gain 3: Gut-Brain Connection

Further down our digestive tract, this simmered broth can help repair the endothelial lining of your gut to calm inflammation and aid in the restoration of a healthy balance of bacteria in your GI tract. Amazingly, this rebalancing can calm anxiety, improve thinking and alleviate depression because there really is truth to the idea that the gut is a second brain.

When your GI tract is healthy, it communicates more effectively with the brain, and changes in mental clarity, moods and stress levels are not unusual. Of course, your digestion and bowel function do benefit, but your immune system is also strengthened.

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Broth Gain 4: Auto-Immune Conditions

Furthermore, auto-immune diseases link to a damaged gut lining, so anything that helps to restore its integrity again can ease symptoms and even reverse conditions. Challenging ailments like asthma and arthritis can subside with regular consumption of bone broth.

Making soup with the bones and connective tissue of animals releases a store of nutrients and minerals in a form so easy to absorb that it really is a superfood. Choose bones from grass-fed animals, and you’ll get even more hard to get nutrients and minerals.

Image Credit: Chiropractic Beacon

Lots of online recipes exist for ways to make your own bone broth. Here are a few I liked:

Slow Cooker “Better Than Botox” Bone Broth

Beef Bone Broth from The Chew

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Read, read, read. Time to prepare for my summer read list

Read, read, read. Seems like I always have something to read or listen to with me.

Reading tools readFrom the classic paper-based books I still buy, collect and read, to the digital versions on various e-readers that travel so well.

But even with an Amazon Amazon Unlimited  (What is Kindle Unlimited?  Kindle Unlimited is a service that allows you to read up to 10 books at once for one low fee of  $9.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. They offer a “Try it free for 30 days.”) and an account with Scribd which offers a similar plan (but with an $8.99 per month for unlimited reads of from what they have in inventory), and has a great blog at https://literally.scribd.com/ buying books add up.

So I started to give a few of the newsletter membership based book lists a try. The two that I seem to find the most offered from; one is BookBub. with a simple sign up, you get emails every day with reduced and free reads for most of the available e-readers. Members also have access to the BookBub blog which I check out on a regular basis.

The other list I get daily is from The Fussy Librarian which is also based on interest, and provides me with several suggestions that link right into the e-reader of my choice. You can also find out more details on its website thefussylibrarian.com .

Prepping for my vacation read

As I get ready for the annual vacation I always go back and review lasts years post to make sure I am packing the right tools for the trip and multiple e-readers make sense. When out on the bike, I tend to want my smaller Kindle Oasis with its small format and expanded battery. Poolside or on the bear I tend to use it as well. The rest of the time, I use my trusty Ipad Pro 9.7″ which does the job perfectly. Truth be told I also keep an older Ipad mini at my bedside too!

My 2018 Delemia; Read or listen

I have never been a big fan of audiobooks. I find that they end up putting me to sleep (even when driving – so not a good combination for me) but earlier this year I fell back into podcasts with a few new genres that really caught my fancy. Since I tend to be Apple product based. I use its native app for podcast listening but also recently downloaded Stitcher as an app alternative.

Note: Make sure you check your device features and settings – and know when you are streaming and downloading versus already have downloaded it via wifi or you will hit some pretty big data jumps as you get engrossed.

Prepping for vacation meant a search for more creative, provocative, compelling and thought-provoking listens. My tastes range widely which is definitely is reflected in my playlist and why am always on the listen for new ones.

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5 Local Things Not To Miss in San Francisco

Some local things to do in San Francisco

The United States is filled with great cities to visit during your travels, but few of them can top the majestic beauty of San Francisco. Whether you are there for the weekend or much longer, you will always find something fun to do in the city. These are the five things you must not miss during your time in San Francisco.

Alcatraz Island

The iconic prison that held Al Capone is located on a small island just 1.25 miles off the coast of San Francisco. The excellent audio tour provides a detailed history of the prison as you walk around at your own pace. You will also get to experience some of the best views of the city while taking the ferry to the island. Note: It is important to plan ahead for this one as tickets sell out fast. Visit here for information on tickets and further details

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf is a small neighborhood located near the water that is filled with enough attractions to fill the entire day. There is no better place to enjoy a fresh seafood meal than Fisherman’s Wharf. Watching the sea lions on the pier, visiting the shops and enjoying the beautiful environment are a few of the other popular activities in the area. One of the best parts of this visit – is its easy to get to using our SFMTA trolly or bus systems. Visit the SFMTA for details on tickets, maps and more

AT&T Park

If you are visiting San Francisco in the summer, then there is no better way to spend your time than watching the Giants play at AT&T Park. The picturesque stadium was originally constructed in 2000, and it is widely regarded as one of the best spots to watch a baseball game because of its views of the San Francisco Bay.

Asian Art Museum

San Francisco is the home to a lot of award-winning museums, but none of them can surpass the Asian Art Museum. This wonderful museum has more than 2,500 pieces of art on display at all times. Some of the pieces date back more than 6,000 years. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum regularly hosts special exhibits that display rare pieces that are rarely seen out of Asia.

Golden Gate Bridge

This orange suspension bridge dates back to 1933, and it is easily one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Riding a bike across the mile-long bridge is one of the best ways to fully appreciate this architectural marvel. Fog regularly obstructs the view of the bridge, so plan your visit accordingly.

Other great places to plan a visit to while in town include the Academy of Science, The Winchester Mystery House, and the Exploratorium.

These five attractions are just a small reason why San Francisco is considered one of the best cities in the world. Visiting these iconic spots will ensure your trip is a success, but be prepared never to want to leave. You might also want to visit my post on places to eat which I try to update every few months.

 

Sources

San Francisco Tourist Tips | Trip Savvy

Things to do in San Francisco | Avis

San Francisco Travel Tips | Tripadvisor

 

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