Bone Broth has been around for centuries.
People would
simmer bones for days, making a thick, jelly
like broth that tasted great. This
broth was used for arthritis, digestive problems and dry skin and rashes. I am
not sure how people figured it out back then, but science backs up the claims
for joint and digestive health as well as healthy skin and hair. Bone broth is
not just for people, your dog or cat can also benefit. Here is how it works.
Healthy joints depend on healthy collagen in ligaments,
tendons and bone ends. Collagens are a large family of bio molecules including
the glucosaminoglycans, one of which is glucosamine. Most people are familiar
with joint supplements containing glucosamine, chondroiten and hyaluronic acid.
Bone Broth is a "whole food" source of these compounds, which results
in better absorption and utilization. Why is "whole food" important?
It's the difference between taking a Vitamin C tablet and eating an orange. You
get the Vitamin C either way, but your body gets nutrition from the orange as
well.
We live in a toxic world, with chemicals in the air and
water that have to be detoxified by the liver. The liver's ability to detoxify
is dependent on the supply of the amino acid glycine. Bone broth is loaded with
glycine, enabling your pet's liver to deal with the toxins that are part of
daily life.
The immune and digestive system are dependent on a
healthy gut. In a normal intestine, millions of tiny holes allow the passage of
digested nutrients. Stress, poor diet or an overgrowth of bacteria can cause
these openings to get larger. This allows the passage of undigested food,
toxins and yeast. This stimulates the immune system to treat these substances as
foreign invaders. This is how allergies and food sensitivities develop. Bone
Broth contains large amounts of gelatin that help plug these holes, promoting
an intact intestinal lining.
Bone Broth is great for a sick dog or cat, too.
Anytime
your vet suggests a boiled chicken and rice
diet, Bone Broth would be a great
addition. It tastes good, tempting your pet to eat more. It has a high moisture
content, helping hydrate your dog or cat. It is a great source of minerals, and
the gelatin can help reduce the body's need for protein from meat sources. Bone
Broth is also a great source of glycine, this aides digestion by helping
regulate the synthesis of bile salts and the secretion of gastric acid.
I have been making Bone Broth in small batches for the
Baker dogs for years, and I think that's why our senior dogs have very few
problems with arthritis. I am proud to announce I am now making Bone Broth for
the Bakery. Our Good to the Bone Broth is available in beef, chicken and
turkey; in half pint and pint jars.
We are using green packaging, glass jars
that are returned for deposit, sterilized and reused. Please come in and talk
to us, we are happy to talk to you about how your dog or cat can benefit from
Bone Broth.
