How To Use Bone Broth in 5 Creative Ways

What is Bone Broth?

Bone Broth is the liquid left over after simmering animal bones, connective tissues and sometimes spices or vegetables. This liquid is rich in protein collagen and has been used for centuries and was often referred to as liquid gold. Bone broth contains benefits to support immunity, energy and gut wellbeing. Nutra Organics bone broth collection contains beef, chicken and vegetable broth options, as well as beef and chicken concentrates. These flavours are super versatile, nutritious and delicious. Whether you’re a new bone broth user or you’re a long-time broth lover, these five tips and ways to use bone broth will give you some nifty and new ways to incorporate broth into your daily routine - never miss out on your daily bone broth benefits again!

5 Ways on How To Use Bone Broth

1. Bone broth in the morning instead of coffee

Before you cringe and shudder at the thought of broth in the morning instead of your coffee, just remember coffee may give you a quick boost, but often it means an afternoon crash. While coffee certainly has its benefits, the benefits of bone broth first thing in the morning far outweigh the benefits of coffee.

So why first thing in the morning you ask? The naturally occurring glutamine, proline and glycine in bone broth have been shown to maintain gut wellbeing by protecting the lining of the digestive tract. This means the first thing to enter your digestive system is a nourishing and soothing broth to set you and your digestion up for the day ahead. Feeding your gut with bone broth first thing in the morning will have a soothing effect, so if you struggle with digestive discomfort or the like, it can be a great add-on to support your digestive system. Plus, Glycine has been shown to naturally increase our bodies’ serotonin, which stabilises mood, wellbeing and all those general feelings of happiness.

The protein in broth also allows our bodies to be fuller for longer, studies have shown when we eat enough protein our chances of having cravings are much lower, 10.30 am sweet tooth cravings we’re looking at you.

2. Bone broth to replace stock

Bone broth and vegetable broth is not only a delicious and natural flavour enhancer for soups, stews, gravies and savoury meals, but it also infuses your meal with all the benefits of bone broth. So when you cook up your savoury meal, replace using regular store bought stock for a Nutra Organics Bone Broth for added nutritional value.

Check out our blog to learn more about the differences between broth and stock and the added benefits of switching store-bought stock for our naturally nourishing bone broths.

3. Bone broth used in place of seasoning

This bone broth hack is strictly a job for bone broth powders and vegetable broth powders. Simply sprinkle your choice of bone broth powder onto your salads, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, avocado toast and anywhere else you normally use salt or pepper or seasoning. Our bone broth powders contain salt and pepper to bring out and add flavour to your meals, plus with the additional benefits and flavours (like Mushroom, Miso Ramen, Garden Herb and Turmeric) that compliment salads, eggs and toast.

4. Bone broth recipes

Our bone broth powders and concentrates are ultra versatile and great to boost not only the nutritional value of a meal, but also to enhance the flavour profile naturally and with ease. Some great examples of this and our favourites are; Brothy Roast Potatoes, Thai Style Roast Pumpkin Soup, 15 Minutes Chilli Beef Noodles and Caramelised Chicken Broth Gyozas.

Spiking your meals with gut and immune bolstering benefits means the fussy kids in the family will be none the wiser to the nutritional benefits you’re sneaking into their delicious meals. Our favourite recipes for kids broth infused meals are The Nutritious Land Before Time, Veggie Hero Rice Cakes, Chicken Couscous and Satay Veggie Noodles.

5. Bone broth as a pre-workout & post workout support

Some studies have shown that ingesting a good quality bone broth (like Nutra Organics bone broths) before and after exercise can enhance performance and speed up the recovery process. Taking bone broth at least one hour before exercise is optimal for bodily digestion and energy. The late great NBA star Kobe Bryant swore by bone broth for recovery of bones, muscles and enhanced performance, that’s a slam dunk for bone broth right there.

Bone broth is also great for your bones, skin, hair and nails, it’s the gut health flow that brings that outer glow. Feeling beautiful, energetic and healthy with multiple benefits - need any more reasons to take your broth every day?

Final Thoughts

Bone Broth has many uses and benefits that outnumber five simple ways (we had to condense them into five), and is an absolute pantry staple to use in your everyday life or to add to your wellness routines. We’ve found one of the keys to longevity when it comes to healthy habits is small steps, plus mixing up the routine to keep it fresh and fun - because wellness doesn’t have to be boring and bland, just ask our broths.

 

FAQs about Bone Broth

Can You Drink Bone Broth Straight?

Yes, you can drink bone broth straight on water, pouring boiling water into a cup is the easiest way to drink a delicious, warming cup of bone broth while reaping all the benefits.

Is Bone Broth Same As Stock?

The broth vs stock debate is a long standing one, allow us to elaborate a little more. Broth and stock are interchangeable in terms of purpose, wherever you would use stock, you can use broth as a more nutritious option, however there are some key differences. Stock is often made without bones, isn’t slow-cooked and is often packed with fillers, sugar, glucose, colours and preservatives. Always read the label and look for high-quality ingredients in a bone broth for a more nutritious option.

Is Bone Broth Safe During Pregnancy?

So you’ve been quietly wondering, is my product safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Well when it comes to bone broth during pregnancy, we’ve got some good news for you, not only is it safe, but it’s actually beneficial to take during pregnancy as it supports immunity and gut health, along with the extra nutrients in bone broth for hair, skin and nails.

What Does Bone Broth Taste Like?

Bone broth flavours differ depending on the type. Chicken, Beef and Vegetable options will all have a slightly different flavour profile, especially if there are added vegetables or herbs. However, chicken broth will have a slight chicken flavour, and beef will have a more hearty beef flavour. Bone broth concentrates will also have a stronger flavour profile than that of broth powders.