The one drink you need to make to keep skin glowing and wrinkle-free and why it’s perfect to make with your Sunday roast
WHEN it comes to looking young – most of us will try just about anything.
From Botox, to face creams, food and even drinks – there’s a cocktail of goodies that can help reverse ageing.
But there’s one drink that has taken the internet by storm – bone broth.
Speaking to Women’s Health, dietitian Sonya Angelone, RD and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics said bone broth is made by stewing the meat and bones of an animal (usually chicken or beef) in water for a long period of time.
In doing this, the cartilage in the bones and connective tissues of the meat break down into collagen protein, which remains in the broth even after you strain out the veggies and meat, Angelone says.
It’s thought that the drink which is jam-packed with collagen and other nutrients can make your skin glow and help with ageing.
The collagen protein within bone broth, among other things, helps keep your skin elastic and hydrated.
Collagen can be hard to find in food sources, making bone broth a great way to support skin health.
As we get older, collagen becomes more and more important to add to our diets.
Our bodies naturally produce collagen, but once we reach our mid twenties the process slows down.
By the age of 60 – 80% of our natural collagen has been lost.
With over 600 million roasts consumed on a Sunday, you’ll have no excuse not to make your own bone broth at the weekend.
You’ll need meat that’s on the bone, chicken takes the least time to cook (around six hours) while beef and lamb can take eight to 24 hours.
Once you’ve taken the meat off the bone, you want to roast the bones to bring out their flavour along with any vegetables you fancy.
Once done, transfer everything to a pot and cover with water.
“You can also add a little vinegar to help dissolve the cartilage and release its nutrients,” Angelone says.
What is Collagen?
- Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and provides strength and structure to the skin and muscles
- It plays a significant role in maintaining skin elasticity and hydration
- As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin and decreased skin firmness
- Collagen production starts to dwindle in our mid-to-late 20s and early 30s. By 40, it has dropped dramatically
It’s important to note that while collagen-based skincare products may offer benefits, their effectiveness can hugely vary.
Some experts suggest that topical application of collagen may have limited effectiveness compared to other skincare ingredients that stimulate collagen production within the skin.
Once cooked for the recommended time, strain the meat and vegetables and you have liquid gold – bone broth.
You can use the bone broth for soups, stews and all sorts of dinners.
Alternatively, you can sip on it like a tea or coffee whenever you fancy for a warming drink.