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Kylie Jenner Drinks It Every Day, But What Is It and What Does It Do?

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Celebrities do strange things in the name of wellness, and Kylie Jenner is the latest famous face to advocate bone broth.

Compared to some other things – like Madonna sharing on Instagram that she drinks her own urine – this is certainly more palatable. After all, it’s essentially the soup part of chicken noodle soup. That being said, it’s still an unusual alternative to kick starting your day with a cup of coffee.

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In a video for Harper’s Bazaar recounting what she eats in a day, the 22-year-old beauty mogul said: “The first thing I eat or drink when I wake up is probably my bone broth. It’s mixed with lavender and lemon.” Jenner doesn’t just drink the meaty water first thing, she adds: “I sip on it all day so I’ll go through probably two jars.”

So what is it and can it actually boost your health and wellbeing? We spoke to consultant dietitian Sophie Medlin to find out.

What is it?

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Gelatinous liquid gold ????. . Recipe: * 2-3kg bones – enough to fill your slow cooker * Water – enough to just cover the bones * 1-2 Tbs sea salt * Splash of apple cider vinegar . Method: Place all ingredients in slow cooker, set it on low and cook for 24 hours . . Tips: Always use a mix of different bones (joints, marrow, flat etc) to ensure you are getting all of the different nutritional properties found in each part of the animal. Water to bone ratio matters. You can strain the first batch and then add more water and cook again for another 24hrs (it just won’t be as gelatinous but will still contain loads of nutrients and minerals). Roasting beforehand isn’t necessary but does add extra depth of flavour. The same goes for adding stock veg and herbs. Pick any cooked meat off the bones and add it to whatever you’re cooking. . We use this nutrient dense broth as a base for everything. This week we’ve already used it for cooking brown rice (evaporation method), for vegetable noodle soup, for vegetable Thai red curry and also to cook Finn’s veggie purées in. #bonebroth #nourishingtraditions #stock #porkbroth #nourishing #slowfood #foodismedicine

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“Bone broth is stock made in the traditional way by boiling animal bones,” Medlin explains. “Bone broth has become very popular as a health elixir with proponents claiming it has huge benefits including boosting the immune system; improving joints, skin and hair due to collagen content; and promoting healthy teeth and bones due to calcium, magnesium and phosphorus levels.”

What can it do?

Medlin says there isn’t any
medical evidence that bone broth can treat or manage any health issues, but “there are certainly some beneficial nutrients” in it. It’s a good source of “calcium and other minerals that are associated with maintaining good bone health”, she explains, which she says is particularly helpful as more people move away from dairy – although it goes without saying that bone broth isn’t vegan.

‘Collagen’ is a buzzword nowadays in skincare – it’s a protein in your body which helps make your skin elastic and bouncy. A lot of people say they drink bone broth for this ingredient, but Medlin says: “The collagen from bone broth will be broken down like any other protein we consume, and it is very unlikely that ingesting collagen will promote human collagen production.”

Are there any drawbacks?

It seems drinking bone broth is pretty harmless. However, Medlin says: “There is no regulation in how bone broth is produced or what is needs to contain, and any health claims made won’t stand up to scientific scrutiny. Each batch and brand is likely to be completely different in terms of its composition so while it can be a nice addition to the diet, there are no guarantees that it will improve your health or appearance in any way.”

Essentially, if you enjoy bone broth, go for it, but Medlin says: “It should not be relied upon for any nutritional or health benefits”.

Who else drinks it?

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This #FitnessFriday let’s have fun while we work out! Trust me, I know how hard it is to get motivated at times, but when my workout is fun, it’s a whole lot easier! Every once in a while Peter and I just need to have a good time and get recharged! So today we share some ways to work out with a partner and have fun too!! I also want to share one of my secret weapons that I think has helped me defy my age and look and feel younger than my years. The secret is Bone Broth! It’s made with bones that are simmered for at least 8 hours. I like to slow cook my bones in my crock pot for 24 hours. The purpose is to cook the bones until they produce gelatin collagen and trace minerals that support the immune system and helps with the development of healthy joints, bones, ligaments and tendons as well as hair and SKIN! These nutrients are considered “beauty foods” because they help the body with proper structural alignment and beautiful skin and hair. The collagen in #boneb
roth also helps with digestion and heals your gut lining and reduces intestinal inflammation. It’s important to find bones from humanely raised healthy animals. 100% grass-fed cows, bison, lamb and organic chicken bones. Wild game like deer and antelope are great as well. You can drink it plain or how I like it with a little salt, ground pepper and crushed garlic. I know for some this may sound nasty as hell, but I promise you, it’s not bad at all and drinking bone both will slow down your inevitable race to the finish line! Look for the bone broth recipe and fun exercises in my fitness highlight at the top of my profile. Enjoy ????????❤️ . Exercises: -Light as a feather 20 jumps for 3/5 sets One person working core the other working legs cardio and core -Stickem up Both working core and upper body 20 reps per side for 3/5 sets -London bridge One works chest triceps The other works legs and cardio 10 reps in each direction for 3/5 sets -Rocking chair Both workout biceps, core and legs do 10 rep per arm/20 reps total for 3/5 reps

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Bone broth isn’t exactly a new thing, and in recent years it’s been seized by the exploding wellness community. Jenner isn’t the first famous face to give it a try; Halle Berry once said on Instagram that bone broth “has helped me defy my age and look and feel younger than my years”.

Another celebrity fan is Salma Hayek, who spoke of her love back in 2015. She told People: “It’s full of gelatin and fat and has bone marrow and I think it is very good to keep yourself young. If you do the right fat, I think that is the key.”