Got Cellulite? Eat More Gravy!

by Ann Marie Michaels on June 29, 2011



Poutine at 131 Water Social House.

Poutine! French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds

Did you know that you can prevent and even reverse cellulite and wrinkles by eating lots of broth? It’s true!

You can spend all the money in the world on expensive skin creams, but what you really need is a crockpot and some bones.

I just read the book Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. I was fascinated to learn that the reason we get cellulite is due to a lack of collagen.

According to authors, Dr. Cate Shanahan and Luke Shanahan:

“To get rid of cellulite, combine exercise with a diet full of healthy, natural fats (including animal fat) and collagen-rich stocks. This will send the message that you want your body to replace the saggy fat pockets with smooth, toned curves.”

This makes so much sense, doesn’t it? Instead of getting collagen injections to plump up our lips and smooth our wrinkles, why not just eat collagen in the form of bone broth?

Take the Bone Broth Challenge!

I’m so excited about this idea that I’ve decided to host a month-long Bone Broth Challenge.

For the month of July, every time you eat bone broth (or a reduction sauce or gravy made from bone broth, or homemade JELL-O made from gelatin) just come back and comment on the challenge post (which will go up Friday) and you’ll get points.

At the end of the month, I’ll be giving away over $200 worth of prizes to the participants with the most points.

Get ready to get your gravy on, ya’ll!

Look for the kick off announcement this Friday morning…

PS: And yes, Canadians, I will be posting a recipe for poutine sometime during the challenge.

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Andrea June 29, 2011 at 2:30 PM

My husband makes bone broth every week! He puts a bit of vinegar in there as well because he read that it helps break down the bone to release even more nutrients. He cooks with it throughout the week & it makes the house smell like grandma’s. LOVE IT!

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 2:52 PM

You are so lucky! And yes, the vinegar helps extract the calcium and other minerals from the bones.

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Linda xo July 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM

No kidding, she’s lucky! I didn’t know that adding vinegar added such health benefits til now, but I bet you can guess what I’ll be doing in the future. Thanks for sharing such a good tip, both of you.

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Leah June 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM

I am SO in! I have a freezer full of stewing hens that need to get turned into broth. I have been very inconsistent with my broth intake. I am READY!!! AND ready to have a nicer looking backside! And I can’t wait to make poutine! I’ve been making lots of mozzarella so I will have yummy fresh curd!!!!

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 2:56 PM

I keep looking at that picture of poutine. I think I’m gonna have to make it for dinner tomorrow night! My 4-year-old is gonna go nuts!

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kaimar83 July 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Mmmmm, yes and post your recipe for it if possible! That pic is making my mouth water! I bet the gravy would be delicious with taro root fries.

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Joanna June 29, 2011 at 2:36 PM

Yay! I drink chicken stock often as part of a meal. It’s so delicious and now I know that it’s even better for me than I thought!

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Emily @ ButterBeliever June 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Ooh, fun!! It would be even better to make sure you throw in a few extra chicken feet in the stock for the collagen boost, right? Mmm… feet. Haha. :)

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Soli @ I Believe In Butter June 29, 2011 at 3:19 PM

Emily, we seem to be kindred spirits.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:04 PM

Yes, you can also throw in a a couple TBS of gelatin powder. Recommended brands: Great Lakes or Bernard Jensen (many of other brands contain MSG)

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Alexis D June 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM

I didnt know you could put gelatin powder in the bone broth – thanks for the recommendation. I have almost a full container of Bernard Jensen from when my daughter was drinking the homemade formula so now I can put it to good use!

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Emily @ ButterBeliever June 30, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Oh my goodness, how funny! We certainly are, Soli! So nice to meet a fellow Believer! ;)

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Heather June 29, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Wow, I have a mug or bowl of broth 2 to 3 times just about every day. I don’t know that I’ll remember to post a comment that often.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:04 PM

I’ll try to get the mobile plugin set up so you can easily do it from a cell phone or ipad — maybe that will help!

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Aja June 29, 2011 at 3:33 PM

Who’s a tasty bag of chicken feet? Who’s the tastiest bag of chicken feet? goochy goochy

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

LOL!!! I love it! I”m not just writing LOL I really did laugh out loud.

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Bethany July 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM

LOL hilarious….. I just found out that I am able to order chicken feet from my local meat supplier… I can’t wait to see what my husband says when he hears that I am ordering some…lol, that might be even too much for him.

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Julie June 29, 2011 at 3:46 PM

Wow!! Great timing. I just froze some lamb broth earlier this week, and finished making some more chicken broth this a.m. I AM IN!!!

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Jennifer Loose June 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM

I’m ready, let’s do this bone broth challenge! Yeah!!! so glad you had this idea and even happier to learn that bone broth will fix cellulite and wrinkles. It’s not just bone broth it’s wonder broth! lol!

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

It really is magical!

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imblst July 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

i’m waitin for the cellulite to go away

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Helen June 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM

I just finished simmering a big pot of chicken stock a few minutes ago and it is now cooling before I refrigerate it. Perfect timing – I’m ready to go! = )

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

Woo hoo!!!!

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Jenna L. June 29, 2011 at 3:59 PM

I’m in, too! Just polishing off the pulled meat from slow-cooked grassfed beef ribs, and the cooker is still going with stock for tomorrow. I’ve read that the connective tissue and gelatin is great for those with collagen issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, so I plan to eat up. YUM!!!!

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Jennifer Loose June 29, 2011 at 3:59 PM

PS. Your poutine pic looks *amazing.* Droooooling.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

It’s not mine — but I will be posting a poutine pic. I will be making it within the next week…

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Kathleen June 29, 2011 at 4:00 PM

wonderful – I am in too, I love the broth and do it often, and hopefully this will make an incentive to have it more often, thank you for the challenge!

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Heather M June 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Awesome………….I am so up for this.
Now here is the question. How much do we need to intake daily to see results?:)
Timing is perfect on this, because I have to break my coffee habit and yesterday I decided to replace my coffee with broth.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM

TWO different and completely unrelated people on Facebook said that they drank 1 cup of broth per day and 2 months later their cellulite was gone.

YRMV (your results may vary).

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imblst July 3, 2011 at 2:47 PM

i can do that!!

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Karen A. July 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

That would be worth toting broth to work when school starts in August!

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 4:51 AM

So if I drink four cups a day AND boil everything in bone broth will my whole leg dissapper??? *smiles*

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Tina~ June 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Does anyone have any ideas for broth based meals during hot weather?
I know real gelatin is a great option, but other than that?
Any cold soup recipes using broth, or other ideas?

Thanks!

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Linda June 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM

Hey, me too. I haven’t made broth in a while because I don’t want soup in hot weather. I’m looking for ideas too.

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elaine June 29, 2011 at 8:25 PM

I cook my rice in full strength chicken broth – mmmm! Also, I add chicken broth to things like our jambalaya and chicken/dressing casserole, chicken pot pie, cream of chicken on rice, and chicken divan. Use it instead of water in any chicken recipe.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Yes cooking rice in broth is a great way to go.

Also I love gazpacho!

http://www.cheeseslave.com/2009/08/31/summertime-gazpacho/

And don’t forget about gravy and reduction sauces!

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Liz July 1, 2011 at 5:59 AM

Another great way to sneak broth in during hot months is to add a couple spoonfuls of well-gelled chicken broth to cold chicken salad or egg salad. Gives it a great flavor.

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cheeseslave July 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM

Great idea!

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM

Also make dried beans with broth instead of water. Basically anything savory you would cook with water you can use broth instead

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Amy Shimmick June 29, 2011 at 9:18 PM

The cold cucumber soup from Nourishing Traditions is made with chicken broth and is wonderful during hot weather.

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Erica July 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM

Wow, the cucumber soup sounds great!

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Denise June 29, 2011 at 4:29 PM

I look forward to reading about your adventures with home made jello!

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deb June 29, 2011 at 4:37 PM

POUTINE!!!!! I love it. I miss it. I miss you! We need another date asap :-)
xo
deb

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Let’s do Son of a Gun!!!!! xoxo

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Norma June 29, 2011 at 4:52 PM

I’m making jello tonight…. I have bone broths in the freezer. I may haul them out also. Didn’t you post just recently, or did I read it on your blog here somewhere about eating more fat to get rid of cellulite? I cannot find where you mentioned it. I was sure it was here on your site. Thanks.

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Yes, fat and broth. Both!

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Erica June 29, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Sweet! I usually drink 2-3 cups of bone broth a day anyways :)

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Sherry Rothwell June 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM

For those people asking for summer broth ideas, I add broth in place of water to salad dressings, dips and cold soups! I also add kefir milk or creme fraiche!

Any blender or food processor will do the trick!

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Jess June 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM

Woah! If I’m gonna participate in this contest, I better make some more bone broth. Good thing I have a freezer full of bones saved up. And maybe time to go pick up some chicken feet at the market. :D

Any idea what’s the word on making bone broth from slow cooked rabbit carcass? Is that still worth it or would most of the nutrients have ended up in the broth of the original meal?

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lydia June 29, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Sweet deal! I need some motivation and a reminder to drink more broth!! I’m in!

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

I know, right? I am excited!

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Melissa@CelluliteInvestigation June 29, 2011 at 6:30 PM

This is a fantastic idea! I can’t wait to share it with my fellow cellulite investigators! I’ve been conducting my own sort of bone broth challenge all year. I experience some serious detox side effects from bone broth, so I have to take every few days off to give my body time to recover. The minerals in quality bone broth are an excellent way to displace fluoride from the body (which makes sense since fluoride is stored mostly in our bones and joints). If I drink too much bone broth, my fluoroderma flares up and I develop cystic acne around my mouth and forehead. I also experience water retention and headaches. Even so, I will try to keep up with the challenge!

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Erica June 29, 2011 at 6:59 PM

You go, Melissa! :)

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Sally Oh June 29, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Melissa, iodine does that as well for fluoride and bromine. Try salt loading: eat 1/2 tsp real salt and drink at least 16 oz water. If you don’t start peeing “copiously”, repeat this in 45 minutes. I’ve never had to repeat it although I have done this twice in one day. The salt binds to the fluoride and bromine and pulls them out via the kidneys. Also the salt is very good for your adrenals. If you search “salt loading”, you get lots of info. Here’s a good explanation: http://iodinehealth.wordpress.com/bromide-salt-loading/.

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Erica June 30, 2011 at 7:21 AM

Hi Sally Oh,

Does salt loading work when you put salt on your foods? I’m not crazy amount salt water. I usually put azomite mineral powder in my water or drink kombucha when I’m thirsty.

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Sally Oh June 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

I think (think) that you need to eat that quantity of salt at one time, then follow it with water. I’m not positive but nowhere have I read that you need to eat that amount of salt during the day… all instructions are to eat it at once.

I can’t drink salt water. I pour the salt into my hand and lick it up, swallow it and just do it quickly. Then I drink 16 oz water. You can do just 1/4 tsp — I did that at first and worked my way up to 1/2 tsp.

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Melissa@CelluliteInvestigation June 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

Sally, I like your idea of taking the salt on it’s own and then drinking the water. I am going to try that. I could use a good natural remedy to help flush all this fluoride out of my system. Hopefully the detox would go a lot faster that way. It’s been a few months already and I have no idea how much longer it will last.

I did notice the same symptoms with iodine, too. Do you know if cilantro could have the same effect? I took a break from bone broth this week, but I’ve been eating copious amounts of cilantro in a salad at lunch. I have some of the same symptoms as with the fluoride detox (extreme fluid retention and headaches but no acne at this point). I’ve read that cilantro can displace fluoride. Do you know if there is any truth to that?

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Sally Oh June 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM

I have never heard that. I eat a ton of cilantro — we put it in everything. I’ve never gotten a headache or flu-like symptoms (my basic detox symptoms) from it.

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PCOSLady July 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

A good site for cilantro is:
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/cilantro.html

Fluoride comes from granite rocks as sodium fluoride that penetrates our bones, etc… causing medical problems making it a poison, etc… Wilkipedia

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:14 AM

I don’t know about fluoride but it can displace mercury.

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:15 AM

Actually I think displace is the wrong word. It binds it and gets rid of it

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PCOSLady July 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Hi Sally,

* Good info Lady!

You say REAL SALT…

What do you classify as real salt?
- I know of Celtic Sea Salt being the best you can eat…
* Good info Lady!

FYI:
- A hair stand analyzed will reveal mineral levels and more in you and how to correct them… See a naturalist doctor…
- Most people have an Iodine and Magnesium deficiency which cause many medical conditions…

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riceinmay July 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM

there is a brand called “real salt”. It and celtic sea salt are pretty much the only salt worth eating. http://www.realsalt.com/

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:12 AM

Thank you so much for this tip. I have poor adrenals and have been getting headaches since the bonebroth consumption has been up

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:13 AM

Now I’m going to go drink some salt water and some broth!

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 4:56 AM

it really seemed to help my detox symptoms!

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nichole June 29, 2011 at 6:57 PM

Awesome!!!

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Sally Oh June 29, 2011 at 7:50 PM

I’m definitely in. I’m making beef bone broth right now. Looking forward to some recipes, too. I think I’m going to just start drinking it as well… I’ve never done that, don’t know why, but I used to love chicken broth from the little squares. Ugh!

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM

Hi, Sally — I am making beef broth right now too!

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Michelle June 29, 2011 at 9:02 PM

Does this also help with saggy skin due to weight loss?

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cheeseslave June 29, 2011 at 9:12 PM

I think it helps with any kind of saggy, wrinkly or cellulite-ridden skin.

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imblst July 3, 2011 at 2:49 PM

that would be great… i got lots of sags from losing weight.. i do cardio and weight lifting an average of at least 30 minutes per day… but the sags and cellulite are still there… i’m fit… but saggy!!!

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Annie June 29, 2011 at 11:10 PM

You have mentioned before about a Lead-Free Crock pot. I believe it was
Hamilton Beach?
I still can’t find it..
What is the name and Number of the Lead-Free Crock pot, or Slow Cooker ?

California sets the standard for the country on the amount of lead alowed in
cookware, crystal, dishes ect.
That said, I do not want any lead in anytype of my cookware etc. that we eat from.

Thank you,
Annie

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Bebe June 30, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Go to Amazon and enter Hamilton Beach slow cooker, there are a few different models. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Forget-6-Quart-Programmable/dp/B001AO2PXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309417144&sr=8 is the one I have. I saw it at Target too but they were out of stock so I just ordered from Amazon… free shipping and you save on gas too!

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Bebe June 30, 2011 at 12:10 AM

I am so in! I love broth but I can certainly use some incentive to drink/eat more of it. How about some old fashioned aspic for those summer folks? Think of it as savory jello!

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 5:46 AM

Yes, aspic is a great idea!

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

what is aspic?

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Annie June 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

Thanks Bebe,
I put the Hamilton Beach 33967 Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
In my Amazon Cart..
That said, how do we know it does not contain Lead?
I read everything about it,but I could not find that answer!
If there is any lead it would be in the Glaze. I thought only the Stainless slow cookers did not have lead! Williams-Sonoma sells the stainless, but there so expensive.

Btw there is a new law starting with Amazon for anyone living in California (Me) .
Amazon is going to have to start charging sales tax..So if your interested in buying
from Amazon, buy now!

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 5:46 AM

Thanks, Annie!

Yeah I hate this about Amazon. It’s because our government is broke! Hopefully the law won’t pass.

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 5:48 AM

“Hamilton-Beach claims its crockpot is lead free.”

http://www.westonaprice.org/environmental-toxins/1447-mad-as-a-hatter

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Chryzel@eyelashgrowthinfo.com June 30, 2011 at 2:57 AM

Sounds so much fun! Anyway amazing gravy discovery! Cheers!

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Erica June 30, 2011 at 4:52 AM

Hi Cheeseslave,

Does the Now Foods gelatin contain any msg?

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 5:45 AM

I don’t know about that brand.

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ofthec July 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM

Now Foods says it does not

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leah June 30, 2011 at 5:27 AM

I’m in! For some reason, since baby #4 came along last winter, my legs look terrible.

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Marina June 30, 2011 at 6:23 AM

I am in! i love adding duck feet to bone broth as well, i get them cheap at an asian store, like 69 cents a pound! the broth from them gelatanizes soo well!!

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Barb Reinert June 30, 2011 at 7:17 AM

I’m going to give this a try. Sorry doggies, those grass fed beef bones I got at the co-op for you are going to get made up into beef broth. Maybe you’ll get a taste too. :-)

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shelby June 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

Okay. I have been working on the whole broth thing and I have no problem making it when I make a whole chicken or a roast. But I don’t get a TON of it. Should I add water to my chicken or roast? And do you refrigerate it and take the fat off first OR drink it with the fat on top ( I don’t care for this). About the bone broth? Should it have as much flavor as the meat broth? And is it lighter in color compared to the meat broth?

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ofthec July 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM

You can definitely take the fat off the top!

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Barb Reinert June 30, 2011 at 9:18 AM

I have a question…. Does anyone use a pressure cooker for making bone broth? I’ve made chicken broth for soup and vegetable broth too. It’s quick and very tasty but I’m wondering about the nutrients? Would this be as nutrient dense?

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

Sally Fallon Morell says pressure cookers cook the food at a temperature that is too high. When you cook food at a temp that is too high, it denatures it and can render it toxic. For broth in particular, you want a slow simmer in order to develop the gelatin, not rapidly boiling heat.

There is a discussion about it on Onibasu:

http://onibasu.com/archives/nn/96144.html

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Barb Reinert June 30, 2011 at 12:09 PM

There’s also this link on the same site regarding pressure cookers. Apparently the temperature reached at pressure is only a few degrees higher than the low setting on a crock pot… around 252. My pressure cooker also has a high and low setting.

http://onibasu.com/archives/nn/96145.html

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

Well if that’s the case then I guess it’s OK! Just use the low setting.

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paisley July 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM

What about beans? Can you cook beans in a pressure cooker without ruining them? Or should I only use my pressure cooker for canning?

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Alice June 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

I’m in. And I almost always cook my vegetables in broth. It’s (along with butter and cream) the basis of French cooking as well as Grandma’s.

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dani June 30, 2011 at 11:08 AM

I’m so stoked to do this! I’ve really been wanting motivation to make my own bone broth and consume it regularly. Am ordering some bones from my farmer today!

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Paula Runyan June 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM

We just got a huge roadkill moose, so I have many gallons of broth to make in the coming weeks. My baby is now sucking down broth along with her WAPF formula! Today’s was from the home raised turkey we cooked this week.

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Wow, Paula! Amazing!

I hope one day you will send some photos of your kitchen to my Real Food Kitchen Tour. I would especially love to see you cooking with moose bones and livers!

Congrats on that little one.

:-)

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Paula Runyan June 30, 2011 at 5:53 PM

My kitchen? hahaha! Its the worst designed kitchen I have ever had to work in.
It looks nice, but it does not work all that well. And we gripingly call it our 1 butt kitchen for a reason!
I’ll think about it…

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 9:25 PM

LOL!

Just take pics of the moose livers then. And the baby!

If you don’t want to be featured, at least you could send to me and I’ll promise not to post. :-)

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:18 AM

The “worst” kitchens are the most interesting. Their more like the real world!

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raya June 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM

2 things : Great Lakes gelatin has a gelatin product that mixes and does not gel. It’s great for smoothies. 1 T is a great protein powder. And then I have a question : Why does stock sometimes not gel ? Anyone else have that problem ? Same ingredients, same time frame, everything seems to be identical, and sometimes it is solid and sometimes liguid….My lovely neighbors just slaughtered a goat as a tradition for the birth of their baby, and gave me lots of meat and bones. It made a great stock !

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 12:33 PM

Raya,

See this post:

http://www.celluliteinvestigation.com/2011/03/beef-stock-gelatin.html

I particularly liked Peter’s comment.

Excerpt: “It doesn’t matter if the stock gels or not, because the gelatin are still there. However, you may get your stock to gel anyway if you remember to cool the stock very fast after boiling. If the cooling process is slow, the stock does not always gel. Also, you have to use knuckle bones, joints, and legs/hooves in particular for gelatin.”

However go read the whole post and also read his whole comment — lots of useful info!

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:21 AM

So that’s what made my stock gel. When I used to cook it on the stovetop, I would put it in the fridge overnight then back on the stove and get a good gel. When we moved we got a crockpot and now I make it in there and let it cool before the fridge and it doesn’t get all jello-y. You say it’s the same jello or no jello but I wonder if more minerals leach out of the bones when it sits in the cold fridge just like when we let it sit for an hour before cooking????

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Katie April 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

I just got some Great Lakes gelatin from amazon. I am putting a tbsp into my tea or coffee in the morning..I am addicted…I feel like I am craving it now, but I am not sure if it is because I think I’m helping my cellulite or because I am truly craving it!

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Ivette June 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

Did i miss something Amy, i want a gravy recipe, those fries look gooooood!!!!!

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Michelle June 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM

Does anyone have some links to stocks and bone broths. Also some winter recipes using bone broth, since I am currently freezing my bum off here at 4 degrees. Finally, I am interested in how people drink bone broth, just strained and cold?

thanks.
Michelle

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cheeseslave June 30, 2011 at 4:10 PM

I’ll post links over the next couple of days!

I can’t stand the taste of cold broth — unless it’s in gazpacho. But maybe some people like it that way. I heat mine and add sea salt, and sometimes some sour cream.

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Michelle June 30, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Thanks, I got some chicken feet and necks the other day, I think I remember reading they are good to add to broths. Also my cheesemonger suggested adding the rinds from cheese, not sure if anyone does that.

I am trying to imagine drinking cold broth, but can’t seem to get my head around it, I think I will have to start with it warm :-)

Regards

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Liwen June 30, 2011 at 6:42 PM

I am getting ready, just made some broth last night.

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Debbie June 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

I have lots of bone broth recipes on my blog http://www.grassfedmomma DOT blogspot DOT com.
;-)

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Sally Oh July 1, 2011 at 6:43 AM

Here’s another thing to do with those old bones: feed them to your chickens!!! They LOVE them. I pour kefir over them, sprinkle a little ground up flax seed and drop it in the run. They go nuts. They will pick on a bone for days… and eat the other bugs that pick on the bones, too!

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Linda July 1, 2011 at 8:57 AM

Ok, I am making my broth now. I want to try some of the ideas here. That poutine looks terrific. I’ve never heard of it but I want to try it. Will you post a recipe?

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cheeseslave July 1, 2011 at 9:07 AM

Yes, I will be posting later this month.

Just getting ready to launch the challenge now!

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michelle waite July 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM

I made broth yesterday and drank a cup. I am about to go warm some up now after reading your post. I guess it is not just to keep the immune system balanced any more!

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cheeseslave July 1, 2011 at 10:42 AM

I’m just about to post the Bone Broth Challenge so make sure you go enter so you can get credit for the broth you’re eating!

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Meagan July 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

Can you roast the beef bones (for stock) and then refridgerate them until boiling on the stove top for stock? I am about to turn my oven on to cook some chicken and another savory pie dish and have some beef bones I want to make into stock ASAP, BUT the problem is is that I will not be home tonight (must got back to winter house) or the rest of the weekend. Should I just wait until Monday or Tuesday when I can do the whole roast and then soak (with vinegar) and boil process?

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cheeseslave July 1, 2011 at 10:41 AM

Yes sure you can!

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Mindy July 1, 2011 at 1:27 PM

Do you have a recipe on your site for homemade jello? I’ve looked, but couldn’t seem to find one. Thanks!

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Bethany July 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

I did not know you could make your own jello…. I guess being raised with Jell-o I never even thought about it… I would love a recipe for it as it was one of my favorite things as a kid.

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riceinmay July 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Typically it’s 1-2 Tbs gelatin to 2 cups of liquid. Fruit juice is the most common liquid used. If you like a softer jello, use less gelatin, if you want “jigglers”- use both tablespoons.

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Bethany July 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

Love the title of this blog !!! My husband thought the fries looked AMAZING !

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Rachel J. July 2, 2011 at 7:36 AM

Just had salted chicken broth straight out of the fridge. Kind of yummy and refreshing.

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paisley July 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

That looks soooo good! But, alas, we GAPS diet people can’t have french fried potatoes. Hmmm, I wonder if I could make it with butternut squash fries? I think I just decided what’s for dinner tonight!

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Barb July 2, 2011 at 7:58 AM

Had a cup of bone broth with my breakfast of pastured eggs and bacon. The schnauzers had bone broth with their breakfast too. Never saw cleaner dishes!

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Lisa_S July 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

@Barb, I love that! No cellulite for the schnauzers either :)

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Bethany July 2, 2011 at 5:26 PM

I can’t get over how good those fries look…. too bad I am starting GAPS on Wednesday :-) someday I WILL makes those though…yum yum

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ofthec July 25, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Bethany I am saving all the beef fat from my broth in the freezer for just such an occasion:)

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BlackSheepPrincess July 2, 2011 at 6:11 PM

awesome! gravy! now all i need is to track down a recipe for gluten free biscuits! YUM!

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BlackSheepPrincess July 2, 2011 at 6:13 PM

in other news, i just picked up some grass-fed butter last night, rather than just plain old organic butter. I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE. WOW. SO WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY!!!!

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paisley July 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM

Kerrygold butter is beloved in our house. So yummy. Regular butter is tasteless now. And I don’t think that I could eat margarine if you paid me.

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Erica July 26, 2011 at 4:42 AM

Wow! Grassfed butter is always better! :)

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BlackSheepPrincess July 2, 2011 at 6:14 PM

i also got my first raw cheese, again, on recommendation from here. first cheese i’m not having a bad reaction to in a long time. again, also worth the money!!!

now time to finish up the night with raw whole milk and my gluten free cookie. :D

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

BlackSheepPrincess,

Did you ever have a reaction to pasteurized, grass-fed cheese?

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Rachel J. July 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Made gummy bug “candies” with Great Lakes gelatin (a half cup!), fruit juice, and honey. They should last us a while as we chew through them, lol. Next time I’ll try reducing the juice to concentrate the flavor a bit more and maybe something like a cranberry juice with a stronger flavor, not the apple, carrot, peach flavor used today.

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM

how much juice did you use?

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Linda July 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM

I’m having a cup of chicken broth for lunch. Not really hungry for anything else.

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Linda July 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM

For dinner tonight we had leftovers from last night, a big salad and the chilled cucumber soup with the broth in it.

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cheeseslave July 4, 2011 at 4:18 PM

Make sure you post your bone broth comments on this page:

http://www.cheeseslave.com/2011/07/01/get-your-gravy-on-take-the-bone-broth-challenge/

You get 50 points on that page, and only 20 on here.

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Micah July 3, 2011 at 7:43 PM

For breakfast today I had some pork stock w/ egg yoke.

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cheeseslave July 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

See my comment above….

You need to post here:

http://www.cheeseslave.com/2011/07/01/get-your-gravy-on-take-the-bone-broth-challenge/

You get 50 points on that page, and only 20 on here.

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Micah July 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM

My bad. I got mixed up. =)

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Micah July 3, 2011 at 7:44 PM

For Lunch I had my first ever taste of Beef liver, well cooked in pork broth.

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

Wow, Micah! How did you like the beef liver?

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Barb July 3, 2011 at 8:16 PM

More bone broth this evening. Makes a great snack.

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cheeseslave July 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

Please go post comments about bone broth updates here:

http://www.cheeseslave.com/2011/07/01/get-your-gravy-on-take-the-bone-broth-challenge/

You get 50 points on that page, and only 20 on here.

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Barb July 3, 2011 at 11:02 PM

One last cup of broth before bed.

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Barb July 4, 2011 at 2:23 PM

Had bone broth for breakfast.

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Barb July 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Even the dogs had bone broth with their breakfast. Collagen should help their achey joints.

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riceinmay July 4, 2011 at 10:12 PM

LOL! What a great idea!!! Broth for arthritis ridden dogs :-D

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Shana July 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

Soooo…. How about using the bones of wild animals like deer?

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Hi Shana,

It is perfectly fine to use the bones of deer and other wild animals.

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leighann July 5, 2011 at 11:53 AM

I read about poutine when I took French, and I’ve wanted to try it ever since! Can’t wait for the recipe.

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Laura July 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM

How did you know I am Canadian?! LOL Can’t wait for this one!

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Micah July 5, 2011 at 3:19 PM

Does anyone know a recipe for GAPS gravy? I’m on the intro stages still, but I would like to try to make some if anyone has a recipe.

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riceinmay July 5, 2011 at 11:22 PM

what about just reducing it down? If you take a quart of beef broth, and simmer it down, it will nice and creamy, and much thicker- all that gelatin. Takes alot of simmering though- like down by at least 75%

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 12:24 AM

Blend in veggies and it will thicken up a little

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Micah July 6, 2011 at 6:46 PM

thanks, I’ll have to try.

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Erica July 26, 2011 at 4:40 AM

Hi Micah,

You need to reduce the stock by boiling in order to make gravy.

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kathleenes July 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM

I emailed 5 friends

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FarmerKimberly July 5, 2011 at 6:01 PM

I am so excited that gravy is good for you.

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mrsmjf July 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

ahhh, this is making me so hungry for real french fries and gravy. if you don’t have access to lots of bacon drippings… (ie you dont eat enough bacon!) whats a good oil to fry in? we’re having a real food cook out for my sons 1st birthday with grassfed burger, raw cheese and real french fries. tia! :)

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Hi Mrsmjf,

You can fry in beef fat or lard.

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Sage July 6, 2011 at 2:21 PM

I hope this works! Do you think a bowl a day would do it? *fingers crossed*

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM

Hi Sage,

I’ve read a testimonial on Cheeseslave’s Facebook page regarding a woman who almost completely eliminated her cellulite by drinking only one cup of bone broth each day for a month.

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ofthec July 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM

Ugh detox symptoms! Any tips for helping with a headache?????? I hate just covering it up with medicine but I have to be able to take care of my children. Also NOW foods says their beef gelatin in MSG-free! Just FYI

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Hi Ofthec,

If you experience severe detox symptoms, then I would recommend reducing your intake of bone broth a little bit until you feel that the detox symptoms are bearable.

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 5:27 AM

Actually I drank more every time I felt bad and this really helped it pass faster. Headaches are pretty much gone, they were really only in the beginning. Also someone posted about salt flushing and that really seemed to help too!

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Erica July 26, 2011 at 4:39 AM

Wow, Ofthec! Then drink as much bone broth as your body desires! :)

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 5:28 AM

Sorry Erica I know that’s the general reccomendation, thank you for your help

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Barb July 6, 2011 at 8:06 PM

I seem to be having some detox too. I decided to step it down today. Will probably just a small amount of beef broth with dinner.

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jsb July 7, 2011 at 9:31 AM

I loved the book, Deep Nutrition! I requested that our butcher leave the bones in the roasts and steaks as much as possible and also to give me ALL the other bones he could. He thought I was weird but did it anyway!

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Erica July 8, 2011 at 5:31 PM

LOL! Jsb, you are too funny! Some small farmers kind of look at me weird when I ask for all the organ meats :)

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Karen A. July 8, 2011 at 5:04 PM

I do think the backs of my thighs look better since taking the bone broth challenge. Making some new stock this weekend.

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sewpretty13 July 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM

I have been eating bone broth soup since mid May, and I don’t know if it is hopeful thinking, but I feel that my cellulite is a bit better!!! I hope it is true!

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Erica July 26, 2011 at 4:37 AM

Hi Sewpretty13,

The bone broth will most certainly help, but it does take a while for whatever you are trying to heal or get rid of. I’m glad that you are actually feeling a lot better from all the bone broth! :)

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OliviaScott July 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

I can’t wait for this recipe…my hubby is going to love it! How do you make cheese curds? is it the same thing as cottage cheese?

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Erica July 26, 2011 at 4:35 AM

Hi OliviaScott,

I found this recipe on how to make cheese curds:

http://cooking-from-scratch.blogspot.com/2009/07/cheddar-cheese-curds.html

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OliviaScott July 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

oh! and p.s. I wanted to mention the experiment I’m doing…I’m having my husband take a photograph once a day for a month of my behind (you know, the place where all the cellulite is) and im going to see how much it diminishes…should be interesting! YA we’re weird ;)

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ofthec July 19, 2011 at 5:29 AM

too funny! Everyone loves a good before and after picture!

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Karen A. July 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM

Not weird! Actually that is a good idea!

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Jo November 23, 2011 at 1:42 AM

ok so many comments but for everyone that has said they’re in, has anyone actually tried it? I would be really interested in your feedback – thanks

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This is truly amazing! I never thought eating lots of broth can help fight cellulite.

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