Drinking My Protein

I am really obsessed with protein and always search for ways to get clean protein into my body.  Chicken, fish, lentils, beans and some beef are my mainstays.  Recently, I signed on to the bone broth craze and I am a total fan.  This stuff is delicious plus it REALLY fills you up.  So if you are looking for ways to drop a few summer pounds, this may be your ticket. 

There are a few on the market and you can get them freshly made in health food stores, but they are quite pricey that way.  I adore the Kettle Fire brand so feel free to check them out:  https://www.kettleandfire.com/

 

What is bone broth?  It is made from animal bones and connective tissue — typically cattle, chicken, or fish — that have been boiled into a broth and slow simmered for 20+ hours with herbs, vegetables, and spices. So why is this liquid something you’d want to drink every day? Bone broth has a rich history of being used in traditional Chinese culture to support digestion through collagen, minerals, amino acids, and compounds found in these bones and connective tissue. Even our hunter-gatherer ancestors realized that drinking bone broth was highly valuable, as its earliest version dates back over 2,500 years. Throwing away anything edible was out of the question back then, so animal hooves, knuckles, bones, and other connective tissues never went to waste.

Is bone broth the same as regular stock or boullion? No, it definitely tastes different and there are two main differences: simmering time and the part of the animal it's made from (bones or flesh). Regular broth and stock are simmered for a shorter period of time than bone broth. The expedited cooking process reduces the amount of beneficial gelatin extracted from the bones, limiting its ability to support the immune and digestive systems.

With such a unique nutrient profile, no wonder so many people are adding bone broth to their diet.  Slow-simmered bone broth takes anywhere from 10 to 20 hours to make. That isn’t exactly easy to fit into a busy schedule. So making it at home, is not an option for me.  That’s why this Kettle Fire brand caught my attention.  Additionally, to maximize the benefits of bone broth, it must be made with only the best ingredients and grass-fed bones, which can be tricky to find. So Kettle Fire has taken care of the small details and it tastes good too!   Their recently upgraded beef bone broth recipe delivers 40% more protein and more collagen. This new beef recipe has a much heartier and more robust beef flavor and it is very satisfying.  Their bone broth is simmered for 20+ hours, made with marrow bones from 100% grass-fed & finished cattle, free from hormones, antibiotics and additives, certified gluten free, non-GMO, MSG-free, dairy-free, soy-free, Keto friendly and Whole30 approved.

What are the ingredients:

·         Marrow bones from pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed & finished cattle

·         10 grams of protein per serving

·         Contains collagen

·         Organic vegetables and spices

·         Organic onions, organic carrots, organic celery, organic parsley, sea salt

·         Apple cider vinegar (which extracts even more nutrients from the bones)

What I love most is that Kettle & Fire’s Beef Bone Broth contains collagen, which has been the buzz word lately that we need for our skin, hair and nails.  The powerful combination of amino acids, glucosamine, glycine, proline, and chondroitin help you feel younger, happier, and more energized.  Bone broth is whole food nutrition: clean, simple, and pure.

Just heat and drink – you can also add vegetables, beans and grain to your bone broth for a very filling, nutrient-packed meal.  You’re welcome 😊