Secret-weapon lattes

These rich sips are loaded with amino acids that curb hunger, improve digestion and more!

HOW BONE BROTH REVITALIZES

Dials down appetite Sipping a bone broth–spiked drink can boost feelings of fullness by 40 percent and reduce calorie intake at your next meal by 20 percent, according to research in the journal Clinical Nutrition. Credit goes to two amino acids in the broth (glycine and arginine) that dampen the production of hunger hormones.

Ups happiness hormones A protein found in bone broth (osteocalcin) increases the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, helping to foster a more positive outlook. In fact, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center found that subjects with high levels of osteocalcin had 44 percent more of these moodboosting brain chemicals than those with lower levels of the protein.

Heals a leaky gut Tiny perforations in the gut lining can allow toxins and undigested protein to leak into the bloodstream and set off body-wide inflammation, but bone broth’s glucosamine seals these holes and strengthens intestinal barrier function. The proof: Chinese researchers report that subjects on a glucosaminerich diet improved their gut lining strength by 37 percent in just 2 weeks.

FIRST pick: We love Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Bone Broth ($2 for 8 oz., supermarkets) for its high protein content and mild flavor that blends seamlessly into savory or sweet lattes