Traditions

In many cultures, however, ancient traditions dictate an important role of bone broth in the daily diet or to alleviate illness. Traditionally, Jewish chicken soup has been called «Jewish penicillin» and is frequently used as an antidote for the common cold. You might think the benefit of chicken soup is just an old wives tale, but it has in fact been tested in a trial and measurable positive effects were found. Possible explanations could be that warm vapors from the soup help clear a stuffy nose, and that some of the components in the soup reduce inflammation [8].

conclusion

Based on its nutritional content, slow-cooked bone broth has a range of potential health benefits, but whether broth is superior to other foods with equal nutritional composition, is not well studied. We can nonetheless conclude that genuine, slow-cooked bone broth is richer in taste and has better nutritional value than stock cubes and can be a valuable addition to your diet. Feel free to include bone broth in cooking or as a warming, comforting drink in your diet. And who knows, maybe you'll recover faster next time you catch a cold?

Text by Marit Kolby Zinöcker
nutritional biologist

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conclusion

Text by Marit Kolby Zinöcker
nutritional biologist

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