Inside: We’ve arrived at my simple detox day 2 without any bumps in the road! Today we’re talking about bone broth, both homemade and in convenient powder form. Stick around.
Why Bone Broth?
Simmering a pot of bone broth with summer just around the corner sounds a little odd–but not when you’re wanting delicious, healthy soup. That’s on the detox menu for tomorrow. I’m doing a riff on the Butternut Beer Brats Soup by simply replacing those brats with sweet Italian turkey sausage instead. Otherwise it’s the same recipe. But the warm, inviting aroma of chicken bone broth wafting through the house has me thinking about the benefits.
Bone broth is one of the most healing foods because it is so nutrient dense. It is also good for gut health and supports the immune system. The collagen that is released from the bones during the slow simmering process helps maintain skin’s tone and appearance and restores joint and bone health. When it comes to detoxing, bone broth helps the digestive system get rid of waste and supports the liver’s ability to remove toxins.
If you’ve got the time and inclination, check out my recipe for bone broth. The recipe isn’t difficult, but it takes time to make–which is what keeps most people from taking advantage of the health benefits. That’s why I like buying bone broth powder for mixing in shakes. If that sounds like a clash of flavors, it isn’t. I can only say you have to try it to believe that it tastes similar to other protein powders. I buy the Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Collagen Powder, both chocolate and vanilla, and I’ve also bought their Bone Broth Protein in vanilla and banana creme. I’ve found all of these products to taste good, though they don’t mix perfectly into your drink with just a simple stir. I use a blender bottle to shake it, but an actual blender would also work well. Right now I’m focusing on joint health, so the collagen has more of what I want. To be honest, the initial cost might seem high, but at 30 servings, it comes out to $1.25 per serving–about the price of a protein bar. It’s a quality product, especially when you factor in all of the benefits.
Notes on Day 2
The second day went pretty smoothly. For breakfast and lunch I had a bone broth collagen chocolate shake with about two tablespoons of cream and a cup of almond milk. For a snack I made guacamole from one avocado. Dinner we had baked chicken breast with grill seasoning and cauliflower puree with my daily portion of onion and garlic cloves in the mix. I had a nice pat of butter in the puree, too. Dessert was a bowl of blueberries. Again, later in the evening I was hungry and ate a cheese stick, resisting the urge to grab a handful of peanuts from Mike’s stash. More lemon water and supplements, of course, and a cup of coffee in the morning. I did forget to take my midday activated charcoal but remembered it in the morning and end of the day.
Tomorrow we’re talking about avocados, along with my simple recipe for a quick guacamole. Tune in to follow my progress. So far I’ve lost some weight and a couple of inches. (Will give totals at the end of the detox.) So stop by the blog for updates.
Do you make your own broth? Tell us about it in the comments.
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My Simple 5 Day Detox Experiment
My Simple Detox Day 1: Lemon Water