Nourishing Free-Range Turkey Bone Broth Recipe

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Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without a perfectly
roasted turkey, and chances are it’s also the star of your next meals as you
try to make use of the leftovers over the next few days. If you’re tired of
making the usual turkey sandwiches, then why not try a more versatile and
healthful dish like this free-range turkey bone broth recipe?

This recipe combines the mouthwatering flavors of roasted
turkey with the freshness of organic vegetables and herbs, resulting in a
nutritious broth that can surely soothe your senses with every sip. You can
even mix it with soups and stews to make them more savory and healthy.

Serving Size: 3
Quarts

Ingredients:

1 free-range roasted turkey carcass

1/2 cup Dr. Mercola’s apple
cider vinegar

4 quarts filtered water

3 celery stalks,
halved

3 carrots,
halved

3 onions,
quartered

Handful of fresh parsley

Sea salt

Procedures:

1.
Place turkey carcass in a large pot or a
crockpot, add apple cider vinegar and enough water to cover the bones.

2.
Let the mixture sit for one hour so the vinegar
can leach the mineral out of the bones.

3.
Add the vegetables and bring to a boil. If
there’s any scum then skim it from the top and discard.

4.
Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 24 to
72 hours (if you’re not comfortable leaving the pot to simmer overnight, turn
off the heat and let it sit overnight, then turn it back on and let simmer all
day the next day).

5.
Check the pot or crock pot every 8 hours or so
and add water as needed.

6.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, throw in
a handful of fresh parsley for added flavor and minerals.

7.
Let the broth cool and strain it.

8.
Add sea salt to taste and drink the broth as is,
or store in the fridge for five to seven days or in the freezer for up to six
months for use in soups or stews.

What Are the Amazing
Health Benefits of Bone Broth?

Homemade
bone broth
is traditionally given to sick individuals to help them
recuperate from their illness quickly, but did you know that its medicinal
properties are actually backed by scientific evidence? Here are some of the
health benefits that you can get by consuming this food:

Improved
digestion

The gelatin found in bone broth helps
support proper digestion by protecting the mucosal lining of the stomach.

Reduced
inflammation

Bone broth contains valuable amino acids,
such as glycine, proline and arginine, which may help fight inflammation.

Reduced
joint pain

The melted cartilage in bone broth
provides chondroitin sulfates, glucosamine
and other compounds that may help reduce joint pain and inflammation.

Better
bone health

Bone broth is a good source of calcium,
magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and other trace minerals that play a vital
role in bone strength, formation and density.

Healthier
hair and nails

The gelatin in bone broth contains
collagen,[i]
a type of protein that may help improve hair and nail growth.

Lower
risk of infections

Bone broth provides a wide array of
nutrients that may help strengthen your gut and protect your body against
infection.

A recent study also shows that the
melted cartilage found in broth may help support the immune system.

Reduced
weight

Research shows that the gelatin in bone
broth can also help maximize satiety, efficiently diminishing your appetite
and helping you lose weight.[ii]

In addition to the health benefits mentioned above, studies
suggest that drinking bone broth may help you sleep better too, as its glycine
content is found to have a calming effect.[iii]
This food may also help prevent health problems caused by a leaky gut, such as
allergies and autoimmune disorders.

Other Ingredients That
Make This Dish Hearty and Tasty

In addition to the nourishment that you can get from the
bone marrow, cartilage and gelatin found in broth, this recipe also provides
other vitamins and minerals, courtesy of its wholesome ingredients, which
include:

·
Apple
cider vinegar (ACV):
ACV is rich in bioactive compounds that give it its antioxidant,
antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties.[iv]
It can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health, support weight
loss, relieve acid reflux and alleviate skin irritations, among others.

·
Celery:
Rich in fiber
and low in calories, celery is an ideal ingredient for people who are trying to
keep their weight in check. It also helps improve the digestive process and
provides a wide array of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folate,
potassium, manganese, calcium and magnesium.

·
Carrots:
This ingredient is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is useful for
improving eye health. Carrots also help maintain healthy skin, heart, bones and
nervous system, since it provides calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

·
Parsley:
Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K, which helps promote bone health
and prevent neuronal damage. It also contains high amounts of vitamin C,
vitamin A, iron and calcium.

·
Onion:
This ingredient contains quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that can
help prevent various illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. Its
polyphenol content further improves its disease-fighting properties, since this
compound helps inhibit the progression of diseases and improve gut health.

When Making Broth,
Make Sure That You Use Only Bones From Free-Range Animals

Notice that this ingredient specifically calls for free-range
turkey? That’s because bones from free-range, grass fed animals are far more
superior in terms of nutrition than those that come from animals raised in concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

In fact, nonorganic bones tend to produce a broth that
doesn’t gel, which means that it lacks the valuable nutrients that you can find
in organic ones. What’s more, animals raised in CAFOs are fed an unnatural diet
and given growth hormones and/or antibiotics, which diminish their overall
nutritional value and may put you at risk of drug-resistant diseases.

Choosing the source of your ingredients is one of the most
important parts of cooking this delicious meal. To get all the potential
nutrients this dish has to offer, make sure that you’re only using bones from
free-range animals. These are usually found at a local farmers market in your
area.

Source:: Mercola Health Articles