The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens

Episode 26: The Benefits of Bone Broth and How To Incorporate It Into Your Child’s Diet

Sep 4, 2019

31:34

My guest this week is Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, celebrity weight-loss expert, and natural anti-aging specialist. Dr. Kellyann teaches patients and viewers how to become slimmer, younger faster. As one of the Resident Nutritionist and health experts for the Dr. Oz show, she appears regularly on national media, making appearances on Good Morning America, including The Doctors, and hosting her critically acclaimed PBS Special - 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You. She is the author of nine books, including the New York Times bestseller, and international sensation, The Bone Broth Diet.

In this episode, Dr. Kellyann and I discuss the immense health benefits of bone broth and how to incorporate it into your child’s diet with ease. Dr. Kellyann breaks down simple techniques on how to make the most nutrient-dense bone broth and explains why quality ingredients are key. Children and adults can greatly benefit from the nutrients found in bone broth to help promote healthy brain function and regulate mood and behavior. To learn more about Dr. Kellyann Petrucci click here.

Episode Highlights

What Is Bone Broth?

Made from simmering bones in water, with or without meat for extended cooking times ranging from 8 to 24+ hours
The extended cooking time helps pull the nutrition out of the bones

Benefits of Bone Broth

Collagen in bone broth helps burn body fat and create lean muscle mass. It is rich in hyaluronic acid helping to beautify skin
Contains the amino acids glycine and proline, aiding in the liver to remove toxins from the body
Great levels of minerals that we are typically deficient in like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus

Why Should Kids Have Bone Broth?

Minerals and amino acids support healthy brain function and mental health in children
Magnesium deficiency is extremely common
- It is a calming mineral which helps emotional and behavioral regulation

Importance of Quality Ingredients

Invest in your proteins
- Buying pasture-raised, grass-fed, organic products ensure that you are getting quality ingredients when making bone broth
- Remember that you will absorb the health of the animal you consume
When quality proteins are on sale, stock up and freeze them for later use

Daily Dose of Collagen

After age 20 we begin to lose collagen each year
It is low in allergens, making it appropriate for many who have special food sensitivities
Daily intake of collagen can reduce inflammation, ease joint pain, and reduce symptoms of autoimmune disease

Bone Broth for Gut Health

Can help in the rebuilding and healing of gut health and digestive issues
The glycine found in bone broth is anti-inflammatory, fighting chronic inflammation and protecting the gut helping it heal faster

Incorporating Bone Broth into Children's Diets

Starting with chicken bones can be an easier starting point for children who are not yet accustomed to bone broth flavor

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