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There are many topical, anti-aging collagen products available. While these are great for adding moisture to the skin, the collagen molecule is usually too large to penetrate the skin and impact the way it functions—basically, it just sits on top.
Bone broth can potentially contribute to glowing skin thanks to its collagen content, essential amino acids, and skin-supportive nutrients. Due to its high collagen and gelatin content, incorporating bone broth into your diet can promote the production of collagen in your body, contributing to the maintenance of strong and youthful-looking skin over time. Collagen promotes skin elasticity and hydration, while amino acids aid in skin repair. The broth's anti-inflammatory properties and gut health benefits can also indirectly enhance skin wellness.
Crafting Tradition: Homemade Bone Broth
When it comes to incorporating collagen into my diet, I opt for the authentic choice of homemade bone broth. Why? Because there's something truly special about crafting this nourishing elixir from scratch. Homemade bone broth allows me to have full control over the quality of ingredients, ensuring that only the best goes into m clay pot. As the bones simmer gently, they release their collagen-rich goodness, providing a natural source of this essential protein. It's a comforting and time-honored tradition that not only nourishes my body but also connects me to culinary heritage. While supplements have their merits, I choose the warmth and authenticity of homemade bone broth, sipping on a cup of tradition and wellness with every delicious spoonful.
A Personal Connection to Bone Broth
I prepare a delightful batch of nourishing chicken bone broth each week, perfect as a tasty and nutritious addition to various recipes. Last night, after enjoying a fun day at Santa Cruz Beach with my family, all I craved for dinner was a warm cup of this flavorful chicken bone broth paired with daikon mustard greens. I had simmered this pot of free-range chicken soup earlier in the day using my Vita Clay pot cooker.
The broth stayed in warm until we came back. (Don’t underestimate the “warm” cycle in vitaclay. Since vitaclay #claypot acts like a thermal system, not only cut energy usage by 60% of #crockpot, but also it continue to simmer the broth to richer results.
Energizing the Body with "Kidney Jing"
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of "Kidney Jing" represents the essence inherited from our parents at birth. As we age, we dip into this "bank" of energy essence, and various factors such as excessive work, partying, sleep deprivation, and stress lead to withdrawals from this bank. Cultivating strong Kidney Jing and making regular deposits into our energy reserves is essential for overall well-being.
One way to make a deposit into your Kidney energy bank is through a balanced diet and the cultivation of Qi. Bone broth, known as Kidney Qi-building food, plays a significant role in this process. Kidney Qi/Jing not only influences bone, teeth, and hair growth but also affects brain development and sexual maturation. Moreover, the Kidneys are involved in building Qi and Blood in the body, and an imbalance in the Kidneys can lead to feelings of fear and depression.
When to Focus on Building Qi & Blood
Building Qi and Blood becomes crucial in various life situations, such as when you're exhausted from overworking, recovering from illness, boosting your immune system, trying to conceive, recovering from postpartum, or simply seeking deep nourishment.
Incorporating chicken bone broth into your meals allows for quick and easy creations like wonton soup or buckwheat noodle soup, providing not only delicious flavors but also the benefits of nourishing your body from the inside out.
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