Paleo Granny

If you haven’t heard about bone broth before, you are about to now.  It is another great food that I discovered since I started the Paleo lifestyle.  Besides being incredibly healthy, it is almost like drinking gravy (but you aren’t!) without the fat and carbs.  Besides bacon, what could be easier to add to your diet?

Broth (or stock) is a highly nutrient dense food – it is an excellent source of minerals and is known to boost the immune system and improve digestion. It’s high in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus and supports your joints, hair, skin and nails due to its high collagen content. I’ve read that it helps eliminate cellulite as it supports smooth connective tissue – bonus!

I think the Paleo Mom explains it well:  “Glycine and proline are two key components of connective tissue, the biological “glue” that holds our bodies together. There are many types of connective tissue and these two amino acids feature prominently in most of them, from the cartilage that forms our joints to the extracellular matrix that acts as a scaffold for the cells in our individual organs, muscles, arteries etc. Without these two amino acids, we would literally fall apart. So, it is no surprise that we need these two amino acids to heal, not only gaping wounds, but also the microscopic damage done to blood vessels and other tissues in our body caused by inflammation and infection. In fact, glycine is known to inhibit the immune system and reduce activation of inflammatory cells in your body.