Sparrowhawk : So far just doing chicken ones. There is a big difference in the natural free range w/ no hormones or antibiotics and the conventional, and worth the extra money. The natural has practically no fat to skim of at all. The conventional- yes I most certainly skim of fat. But those hormones and antibtx are so bad for immunity and gut- I try stay away from them. Same thing goes for grassfed vs conventional. Good to drink plenty of quality veg / low sugar fruit smoothies or juices when I am hungry or craving- good for detoxification too and also keeps weight on. Esp. after initial 3-4 days. And eating something solid but soft, non-allergenic and easy to digest when I have to- otherwise my metabolism and hormones can drop too low. Bone broths should be just a short fast. I can only go long term if I am bed-ridden and can do without calories. Short-term they can do miracles but don't provide enough carbohydrates to fuel a normal person's day w/out adding a little plant carbs. Good luck!
My chicken broth recipe :
1. One Free range chicken, already cooked, skin off (you can often get them already rotisserie cooked at a health food store): ribcage, gizzards, heart and neck and any spongy looking organ meat discarded (because it ruins taste)
(Also anybody's left over chicken wings/bones are excellent to throw in or do alone because that rubbery cartilage on the end which is delicious and nutritious). Pull apart large chunks of meat.
2. Heaping Tbsp Italian herbs and 5+ Bay leaves, pink salt
3. A few baby carrots, a bunch of celery cut or chopped, 1-3 onions
Fill up large stock pot to cover carcass+ a little more, and cook on low boil 4-7 hours or until bones are soft or all rubbery cartilage is dissolved . Eat as it cooks and keep refilling water. Good weekend dish- can start drinking after one hour. Take on empty stomach. Ok to eat veggies. Eat meat only after it is mush, if you must. Soft cartilage are like noodles, yum! Enjoy!
