Okay guys and gals, it’s myth-busting time. You probably know by now that broth is seriously good for you. We're here to dissect the morning cup of broth craze that celebrities like Goop queen Gwyneth Paltrow, Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner swear by. But why in the morning and is there any real science behind the trend? Let’s find out.
Although celebs are known for finding some bizarre trends, like slugs for skin care (don’t try that one at home), it turns out they are onto something pretty great with the whole broth in the morning ritual. Before you cringe and shudder at the thought of broth in the morning instead of your coffee, just remember coffee may give you a quick boost, but often it means an afternoon crash. While coffee certainly has its benefits, the benefits of bone broth first thing in the morning far outweigh the benefits of coffee.
The first benefit of bone broth in the morning will undoubtedly put a smile on your face, literally. Broth contains an amazing amino acid called glycine. Glycine has been shown to naturally increase our bodies’ serotonin, which stabilises mood, wellbeing and all those general feelings of happiness. Glycine enables nervous system cells to communicate and do their absolute best job, hello better moods and the ability to wind down.
So why first thing in the morning you ask? The naturally occurring glutamine, proline and glycine have been shown to maintain gut wellbeing by protecting the lining of the digestive tract. This means the first thing to enter your digestive system is a nourishing and soothing broth to set you and your digestion up for the day ahead. Feeding your gut with bone broth first thing in the morning will have a soothing effect, so if you struggle with digestive discomfort or the like, it can be a great add-on to support your digestive system.
Some studies have even shown that ingesting a good quality bone broth before and after exercise can enhance performance and speed up the recovery process. Taking bone broth at least one hour before exercise is optimal for bodily digestion and energy. The late great NBA star Kobe Bryant swore by bone broth for recovery of bones, muscles and enhanced performance, that’s a slam dunk for bone broth right there.
The protein in broth also allows our bodies to be fuller for longer, studies have shown when we eat enough protein our chances of having cravings are much lower, 10.30 am sweet tooth cravings we’re looking at you. Bone broth is also great for your bones, skin, hair and nails, it’s the gut health flow that brings that outer glow. Feeling beautiful, energetic and healthy with multiple benefits - need any more reasons to start drinking your broth first thing in the morning?
Remember, bone broth is great for you any time of the day too, this research shows the benefits of broth in the morning. We have multiple flavours of chicken, beef and vegetable broth, all with zinc and B vitamins to support immunity, energy and gut wellbeing. Ready in seconds, as tasty and nutritious as homemade and easy to take on the go, as well as being easy peasy to mix into a steaming hot cup in the morning. Pro tip, sip and dip with some sourdough bread and reap the benefits.