This soothing, nutrient-packed broth is the perfect way to heal a leaky gut. The combination of bone broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper provides a wide range of anti-inflammatory and gut-healing properties.
The concept of a leaky gut has been around for centuries, but it wasn't until recently that scientists began to understand its role in a variety of health conditions. A leaky gut is caused by damage to the lining of the small intestine, which allows toxins and undigested food particles to leak into the bloodstream. This can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and autoimmune disorders.
There are a number of things that can damage the gut lining, including stress, poor diet, and certain medications. However, one of the most common causes of a leaky gut is an imbalance of gut bacteria. When there are too many bad bacteria in the gut, they can produce toxins that damage the gut lining. This can lead to a vicious cycle, as the damaged gut lining allows more toxins to leak into the bloodstream, which further damages the gut lining.
There are a number of things you can do to heal a leaky gut, including eating a healthy diet, reducing stress, and taking probiotics. However, one of the most effective ways to heal a leaky gut is to drink bone broth. Bone broth is rich in nutrients that are essential for gut health, including collagen, gelatin, and glycine. These nutrients help to repair the gut lining and reduce inflammation. In addition, bone broth contains antimicrobial compounds that can help to kill off bad bacteria in the gut.
This recipe for Leaky Gut Healer is a simple and delicious way to get the benefits of bone broth. It's made with a combination of bone broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. These ingredients provide a wide range of anti-inflammatory and gut-healing properties. The broth is also easy to digest, making it a great option for people with digestive problems.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 120 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 quarts chicken or beef bone broth
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the bone broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot.
Serve warm and enjoy.
Why It Works
The bone broth provides a rich source of collagen, gelatin, and glycine, which are essential for gut health.
The carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper provide a wide range of anti-inflammatory and gut-healing properties.
The broth is easy to digest, making it a great option for people with digestive problems.