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Savoring the benefits of bone broth

Bone broth is rich in protein and flavor, and it also contains small amounts of important minerals.

  • Reviewed by Teresa Fung, ScD, RD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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A pot of bone broth sits on a rustic wood table, with a ladle and pieces of bone in the broth; around the pot are vegetables: onions, carrots, and celery stalks, along with a few cloves of garlic and a small bowl of capers.

If you've been to the soup section of the supermarket lately, you've probably noticed that bone broths are crowding the shelves. These savory broths are having a moment, especially among those following paleo, keto, or other trendy low-carb diets.

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Teresa Fung, ScD, RD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing

Teresa Fung is an adjunct professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She received her BS and MS in nutrition from Cornell University, and her ScD in both nutrition and epidemiology from HSPH. She … See Full Bio
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