This topic is at the heart of the newly released cookbook Better Broth & Healing Tonic: 75 Vegetarian Broth & Bone Broth Recipes For Everyone, co-written by two functional medicine experts. In the book, you’ll find dozens of life-enhancing broth recipes made with anti-inflammatory, mood-boosting, heart-healthy, and bone-strengthening ingredients.
We reached out to the authors to find out why broths are liquid gold and how they can help promote a happier gut and a healthier you. Plus, they’ve shared four recipes so you can start sipping these life-boosting broths and healing tonics throughout the day…starting now. Thirsty?
Why broth is so good for you, according to functional medicine experts
According to Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, naturopathic medicine physician and author of you are younger And Better broth & healing tonicBroth is a nutrient-rich dish that can be prescribed to everyone as a natural source of essential nutrients. “Bone broths have been part of our natural medicine toolbox for a long time, but did you know they can also be a great way to boost the absorption of additional nutrients that help with your health? prolong life?” Fitzgerald said.
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co-author of Better broth & healing tonic Jill Sheppard Davenport, CNS, LDN, functional medicine specialist and registered dietitian, also agrees that broth is a great (and easy) way to give your body some supporting nutrients. healthy aging process. “Bone broth contains glycosaminoglycan polysaccharides (GAGs), which are released from cartilage during cooking. Davenport said.
You can further enhance the health-promoting properties of broths and supplements by using different ingredients that address a specific area of concern. “Let’s say you’re looking to aid digestion and gut health—to ease gas, bloating, stomach cramps, or you’re looking for a way to help digestive juices flow or stimulate appetite. You can. switch to warm broth as our herbal trio infusion,” says Davenport. “It’s made with rosemary, basil, and sweet marjoram, all of which promote gastrointestinal health and aid in digestion.”
When should you consume broths and tonics?
Like most things in life, there is a time and place for everything—including broths and tonics. According to Davenport, she tends to choose the recipe she wants to sip on based on the time of day and her intended goals (based on how her body feels and what it needs). In the morning, she chooses a golden broth recipe that can help stimulate digestion in place of a cup of joe. “I love drinking broth in the morning. It kickstarts digestion and is a great alternative to the non-acidic coffee ritual, says Davenport.
But if she wants to relax and let off some steam at the end of the day, Davenport says the lavender concoction will suit it, thanks to its stress-reducing and anxiety-reducing ingredients. “A great mindfulness practice is to sit down with a cup of broth, breathe in the aroma, and watch the steam rise from the cup. “It’s simple but can be incredibly relaxing, especially if you add lavender,” says Davenport.
Finally, Davenport says that if she’s experiencing indigestion after a high-fat meal, this enhanced turmeric ginger spice recipe — made with ginger, cloves, and star anise — is a great choice.
4 life-prolonging broths and tonics that easily support gut health
Herbal trio infusion formula
Bring 1 serving
Ingredient
2 cups (16 ounces) broth
1/2 teaspoon organic dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon organic dried basil
1/2 teaspoon organic dried sweet marjoram
1. In a small saucepan, heat the broth before bringing it to a boil. Meanwhile, place the herbs in the infusion machine.
2. When ready, pour broth over herbs and soak, covered for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the infusion machine and enjoy!
Lavender infusion recipe
Bring 1 serving
Ingredient
2 cups (16 ounces) broth
1 organic lavender tea bag, or 1–2 teaspoons dried lavender
1. In a small saucepan, heat the broth before bringing it to a boil. Meanwhile, place the tea bag in a cup or drop the lavender into the infusion machine.
2. When ready, pour broth over tea and steep, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes. Take out the tea bag or infuser and enjoy.
Recipe for mixing golden broth
Bring 1 serving
Ingredient
1 cup broth
1 cup unsweetened milk
1 teaspoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder
1/4 Tsp ginger powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon black pepper (less if using Vegetable Broth)
3 drops of liquid stevia, or 1–2 dried dates, seeded
1. Place ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and hot, about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the liquid seep out.
Recipe enhanced with turmeric, ginger and spices
Bring 1 serving
Ingredient
3/4 teaspoon whole cloves (about 20 cloves)
3 anise (or 10 seeds)
1/4 Tsp cardamom seeds (or 10 whole pods)
2 inches fresh turmeric, unpeeled and coarsely sliced (or 5 thin slices of dried turmeric, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried turmeric pieces)
2 inches fresh ginger root, unpeeled and sliced
Peel from 1/4 of an orange, rub it clean
1. Add all ingredients at the beginning of the broth, immediately after boiling and skimming. Or, if you’re going to skip the boiling and skimming, just add them at the same time as the rest of the broth’s main ingredients.
One herbalist shares a delicious immune-boosting broth recipe:
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