Friday, January 3, 2014

Gut Healing Broth


If you read yesterday's post,
you know I'm on a quest for better health.
One of the books I'm reading lists several recipes
for aiding in the healing of the gut.
Most of what I know about this topic is based on my research
to help my son, who has chronic gut issues,
partially due to overuse of antibiotics when he was a toddler. 
It comes with the territory where kids on the spectrum are concerned.
It's a complicated matter, but as Hippocrates uttered so long ago,
"All disease begins in the gut."



Most folks who discuss gut issues recommend bone broth for healing,
but since I don't eat meat, this was the next best thing.
 I adapted it to what I had on hand.

Magic Mineral Broth (modified)
 4 unpeeled carrots, cut in large chunks
2 unpeeled potatoes, cut in large chunks
1/2 C leeks, greens & whites, sliced
2 big cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1/2 C parsley
2 t salt
1 bay leaf

Place ingredients in large stock pot and fill halfway with water.
Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer
and cook for at least two hours.
Strain over sieve or cheesecloth.
Enjoy!



I made 1/2 the recipe, which turned out to make about 1 quart and 1 pint.

 I'll be making it regularly now,
so that it can be enjoyed daily.
The original recipe can be found here.
It's called mineral broth because it uses seaweed
which is loaded with the stuff.
It's on my shopping list this week for my next batch!


It really does feel so good going down.
I hope you'll give it a go,
even if you don't have trouble with your gut balance.
This broth makes a great base for soups and stews,
and can be added to pasta, rice or quinoa for added nutrition.
The healing has begun! 

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14 comments:

  1. It sounds wonderful! I enjoy Miso soup with raw veggies, particularly at this time of year when everything is so full of fat and sugar. :)

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    1. That sounds like a good direction to take! Be well!

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  2. This sounds like it would taste a lot smoother than bone broth which tastes very dark and strong in my experience (maybe I'm making it wrong). I think seaweed would be a good addition. I try to eat a mouthful of seaweed every day for its iodine (there isn't any in the salt I use) and other minerals.

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    1. I'll try to incorporate the seaweed as well. I hope it helps you feel better.

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  3. This sounds really good! I can see sipping it from a mug on a cold day like today. I really like the idea of using it as a base for soup or in rice dishes.

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    1. It's especially soothing when it's colder out.

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  4. Sounds so wonderful. I have never heard this recipe before. You share me a lot of thing. So interesting. Lovely blog. Thank you for sharing.
    Endah
    Indonesia

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  5. Sounds and looks wonderful. I am so happy you found an alternative that works for you.

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  6. Interesting. So you just drink it like a drink? I imagine that would be healthy. Food for thought, literally.

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    1. It is very soothing. Thanks for stopping by!

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