SOOTHE WITH BONE BROTH

The protein collagen has been a popular skincare ingredient for many years, giving our skin firmness and elasticity. But did you know it’s just as essential for gut health? One of the best ways to help heal and seal the gut lining is with collagen-rich bone broths made using animal bones or fish skins (vegetarians can try broths containing shiitake mushrooms, organic miso and fermented soy). Try having at least one portion a day this week. make your own beef bone broth: makeS about 2 litreS 2kg organic grass-fed beef bones (buy cheaply from butcher or farm shop) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 bay leaf Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/ Gas Mark 6. Put the beef bones into a roasting tin, season with the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then tuck in half the carrots and half the onion and put in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the bones start to turn golden. Remove from oven and put the bones in a large stockpot along with the bay leaf and remaining carrots and onion. Fill with water to cover and bring to the boil, then simmer with the lid on for about 4-5 hours, skimming away any scum from the top of the pot. Remove from the heat and leave to cool completely. When cold, spoon away the fat and strain the broth into a sealed container, and keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.