Bone Broth Benefits: Why It Deserves a Place in Your Diet
Protein in a spoonful, naturally occurring collagen and a savoury mug that beats the biscuit tin. Here's why bone broth deserves a place in your diet.
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Bone broth is one of the oldest foods there is. For generations, grandmothers across the world have kept a pot simmering on the stove, ladling it out to anyone who looked tired, run-down or simply hungry. It’s having a moment again now, and for good reason.
So what does it actually bring to your day? Here are the benefits that earn it a place in your diet.
Five reasons to make bone broth a habit
1. Protein, without the effort
A properly made bone broth is a real source of protein. One 10g tablespoon of our Pure Beef gives you 9.6g of protein. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass, and many of us don’t get much of it until dinner. A mug in the morning or afternoon is one of the easiest ways to spread it through the day.
2. Naturally occurring collagen
Bones, joints and connective tissue are rich in collagen. When they’re simmered for hours, some of that collagen ends up in the broth, which is why homemade broth sets like jelly when it’s cold. Our Chicken + Veg contains 2,800mg of collagen in every 10g serving.
3. Something warm, savoury and low in sugar
Ask yourself what you usually reach for at 4pm, or late in the evening. For many people it’s biscuits, crisps or instant noodles. A savoury mug of broth is a satisfying alternative with no added sugar. Even our Chicken + Veg, which gets a touch of natural sweetness from carrot, has just 0.2g of sugars per serving.
4. A tasty way to add liquid to your day
Fluids count towards your daily intake, and a warm mug is easier to enjoy than another glass of water when it’s cold outside.
5. Flavour in your cooking
Bone broth can replace stock cubes in soups, stews, rice and sauces, adding protein and depth instead of just salt and flavourings. Three of our broths, Pure Beef, Pure Chicken and Chicken + Veg, have no salt added.
Not all bone broth is equal
Here’s what most people don’t realise: the benefits you get depend entirely on the broth you buy. A quick, watery broth simply can’t deliver what a long, slow one can.
So before you buy, ask yourself three questions:
- How much protein is in one serving? Many liquid broths need most of a carton to match a single spoonful of a concentrated powder.
- What’s padding it out? Some powders are bulked up with maltodextrin or starch, which keeps the price down and the protein low.
- How much salt has been added? Some broths lean on salt for flavour.
Why ours is different
- Protein per serving: Honest + Good: 9.6g per tablespoon (Pure Beef); typical liquid broth: Often low, varies; typical budget powder: Often low, varies.
- Fillers: Honest + Good: None; typical liquid broth: Sometimes; typical budget powder: Often maltodextrin or starch.
- Added salt: Honest + Good: None in Pure Beef, Pure Chicken and Chicken + Veg; typical liquid broth: Often; typical budget powder: Often.
- Simmering time: Honest + Good: Up to 16 hours; typical liquid broth: Varies; typical budget powder: Rarely stated.
- Testing: Honest + Good: Every batch tested; typical liquid broth: Rarely stated; typical budget powder: Rarely stated.
We make our broths from grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and free-range chicken, slow-simmer them for up to 16 hours, and test every batch. Then we tell you exactly what’s in every spoonful, so you know what you’re getting.
Bone broth benefits for women and men
The benefits above apply to everyone. UK reference values suggest adult women need around 45g of protein a day and men around 55g, so a 9.6g serving makes a meaningful contribution either way. Older adults may need more protein, which makes an easy, gentle source like broth particularly useful.
Bone broth in the morning
Morning is one of the best times to have it, simply because breakfast is often low in protein. Stir Pure Beef into your coffee, or have a mug of broth before you leave the house.
How bone broth fits with the rest of your diet
Bone broth protein is rich in collagen-type protein, which makes it a perfect partner for the eggs, meat, fish, dairy and pulses already on your plate. Think of it as the easy top-up that fills the gaps: the breakfast, the 4pm slump, the evening when you want something savoury.
Questions people ask
What are the main benefits of bone broth?
It’s an easy source of protein, contains naturally occurring collagen, and makes a warm, savoury, low-sugar snack or cooking ingredient.
What’s the best bone broth to buy?
Look for a high protein content per serving, no fillers and no added salt. Our Pure Beef gives you 9.6g of protein per tablespoon with nothing added.
Is bone broth good for women?
Bone broth is an easy way for anyone to add protein and naturally occurring collagen to their day. Our Chicken + Veg contains 2,800mg of collagen per serving.
Is it OK to drink bone broth every day?
Yes. It’s a food, and plenty of people have it daily as part of a varied diet.
Taste the real benefits
Pure Beef for protein (9.6g per tablespoon), Chicken + Veg for collagen (2,800mg per serving), and Beef Marrow for the richest, most comforting mug. Every batch tested.
Sources & Further Reading
- British Nutrition Foundation: Protein
- Paul et al. (2019). Significant amounts of functional collagen peptides can be incorporated in the diet while maintaining indispensable amino acid balance. Nutrients
- Mamerow et al. (2014). Dietary protein distribution positively influences 24-h muscle protein synthesis in healthy adults. Journal of Nutrition
