Ingredients
- Fish head or carcass
- Water
- 4 slices of ginger
- 1/2 leek, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Recipe Description
DESCRIPTION: This AIP fish bone broth has the same great benefits of eating fish.
Sometimes on an autoimmune diet you just have to get creative. Depending on where you’re from, this recipe may be a little adventurous – but it’s got a lot of good things going for it.
Not surprisingly, this AIP fish bone broth has the same great benefits of eating fish. It offers some protein, as well as the following:
Iodine – Deficiency of this mineral can wreak havoc on your thyroid
Calcium – Good for your bones and muscles
Gelatin – Some argue that gelatin is beneficial to bones and joints
Healthy fats – Necessary for optimal heart and brain function
Electrolytes – Recover from your workout with this broth!
Still with me? Great! I promise fish bone broth has other redeeming qualities too.
Recipe Directions
- Place the fish head or carcass into a large pot of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and pour out the water.
- Refill the pot with fresh water and add in ginger, leek, lemon juice, and sea salt.
- Simmer with the lid on for around 4 hours.
