Why Fitness Fans Are Flocking to Bone Broth
The latest viral fitness trend comes from an ancient source: a nutrient-rich broth as old as time. Bone broth — a soup typically produced by boiling chicken, turkey, or beef bones for 12–14 hours — is gaining attention on social media as a “bonus food” that aids recovery after workouts and delivers abundant proteins and electrolytes. Endurance athletes have long guzzled bone broth at aid stations during long-distance competitions to deliver the necessary sodium and energy boost. Now, the tasty brew is appearing on more supermarket and grocery-store shelves as professional athletes, weekend warriors, and health-conscious workout devotees learn about its benefits. What are the benefits? While typical chicken or beef stock might simmer for a couple of hours, the animal bones used in bone broth must be simmered in water for 12–48 hours to extract all the bones’ nutrients. Nutritionists claim that bone broth can be a high-value addition to the diets of athletes and casual exercisers alike. People who work out hard need electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat, and this brew has plenty of them; including calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Bone broth also contains collagen, a protein that helps keep
tendons and ligaments strong. A Drexel University nutritionist interviewed by Outside magazine calls it “Nature’s Gatorade.”
Of course, health-food fads can explode and flame out with dizzying speed. With that in mind, here are a few things to consider before gulping down bone broth.
Is it just another fad? While it has many supporters among nutritionists and dietitians, the benefits of bone broth have not been proven in peer-reviewed research. Additionally, adherents must use it consistently to reap its full benefits. Bone broth also lacks adequate protein to meet a person’s total needs. Plus, it may contain heavy metals leached from animal bones and can interfere with some medications, such as blood thinners. Nevertheless, humans have consumed bone broth since ancient times, and it’s still a staple in many cultures. As always, please check with a doctor before adding it to a diet. As food fads go, this one may have some promise.
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Hot Honey Mango Margarita
INGREDIENTS
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• Lime wedge • Chili lime seasoning • Ice • 10 oz mango chunks
• 1 1/2 oz tequila • 1 oz lime juice
• 3/4 oz Cointreau • 1 tbsp hot honey • Mango slices and additional lime wedges (optional garnish)
• 1/3 cup water • 2 tbsp sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Coat the rim of your serving glass with chili lime seasoning, using a lime wedge to create the binder, then carefully fill with ice. 2. In a blender, add mango chunks, water, and sugar and purée until smooth. 3. Pour mango purée, tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and hot honey into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10–20 seconds. 4. Carefully strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass. 5. Garnish with lime wedge and mango slices coated in chili lime seasoning if desired.
Note: This delicious recipe can easily be made virgin by omitting the tequila and Cointreau!
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