Now that the weather has turned colder in most parts of the country you may want to make
sure to protect yourself from head to toe.
And do that, you can do simple things like eat more greens, eat more fruit, watch
less T.V. read a little more, exercise and eat this type of soup.

What type of soup are we talking about?
Bone Broth Soup.

It’s been around for quite some and according to researchers it can help keep
your skin and hair in tip-top shape especially during the dark and dreary winter months.
That’s right, due to spending so much time indoors and eating overly processed and fattening
foods from Oct. 31 st, (Halloween) right up until the middle of March (St. Patrick’s day),
your hair and skin will really take a beating and this is why it’s so important to
have some bone broth a few times a week.

Bone broth is filling and delicious and it’s a top anti-aging food and the reasons why are…
a) Plenty of Collagen-
Many people are buying collagen from their local drugstores, GNC or even online at Amazon.com,
but if you want to save your money and drink it instead make or buy bone broth.
Collagen keeps skin plump, tight and wrinkle-free. Bone broth is one of the most concentrated
dietary sources of collagen that go straight to your skin cells.
b) Hair-Care For Less-
If you suffer from thyroid issues then you’re hair is probably suffering as well, and drinking
bone broth will provide you with iodine. Iodine helps keep the thyroid gland healthy, which
shields hair from thinning, boosts your energy levels and keeps you from putting on weight.
Important tip: You may prefer chicken or beef bone broth, but if you really want to help
your thyroid, drink bone broth made with fish bones.
c) Improve Liver Health-
Bone broth contains glycine, an amino acid that helps your liver rid your body of damaging
toxins, strengthens cells, speeds wound healing and improves your sleep.
Plus, bone broth contains glycerine, which helps your body absorb minerals and vitamins
more effectively.
d) Reduce Joint Pain-
In addition to helping hair and skin, bone broth contains 2 vital amino acids, glucosamine
and chondroitin, and they reduce ever present joint pain and prevent future wear and tear.

So, are you game? Ready to venture out and put aside that chicken noodle and tomato
soup in favor of bone broth?
Good for you, and if you’re ready to take the challenge, go even further and make your own,
how?
Simply save bones from chicken and steak dinners or buy beef knuckles, chicken and pig’s
feet and put them in a crock pot, add several cups of water, turn it on high for an hour and then
reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 8 to 12 hours. After that, strain, cool and store
the broth in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Some other tips:
After refrigerating the broth overnight, skim the fat off the top.
You may want to have the broth as is, or you may want to add some other things to it, like..
a few slices of onion, garlic, celery and carrots.
Or some spices like turmeric, ginger powder, parsley, cayenne pepper and oregano.
And lastly, if you need help and/or more instructions, go online to youtube.com
and type recipe for bone broth in the subject line and watch a video or two.

That’s it, your simple guide for keeping your hair and skin in tip-top shape and
protecting your joints, thyroid and liver.

Good Luck and Good Eating!

Sources:
* The Mayo Clinic
* Lyssa Weiss, R. D. and Author
* Rachael Ray, Food Network Star and Bone Broth Enthusiast
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