Here at Brood, we fully believe in the transformative power that truly nourishing foods can have on our clients’ fertility, pregnancy and birth experiences. With help from our friends at Shorba Bone Broth, today we’re sharing how bone broth can support you throughout your journey, without the common triggers found in more mainstream or common brand broths.
Benefits of Bone Broth
Bone broths are rich in essential nutrients, including amino acids, minerals and protein (hello, collagen!). These nutrients play a vital role in preparing and supporting your body pre, during and post-birth. Key benefits of including bone broth in your routine include:
Increased Immunity
Bone broth is packed with immune-boosting nutrients including vitamins, iron, and amino acids; all of which help to keep you (and your baby) healthy and better protected from certain illnesses and infections.
Better Digestion
One of the major purposes of bone broth besides feeding and nourishing your belly is how it actually soothes your digestive system, making it a great go-to for those who experience morning sickness or other digestive conditions.
Milk Production
A valuable asset to any postpartum diet, bone broth supports milk production. Broth proteins support breast tissue while electrolytes maintain fluid balance.
Hydration Promotion
Great for when you’re tired of your water bottle, bone broth is a naturally hydrating beverage for replenishing your inner fluids, especially when you’re breastfeeding. Frequent breastfeeding can be a dehydrating experience, so intake of fluids (especially with fluids containing electrolytes) is essential for maintaining bodily support and a healthy milk supply.
Tissue Healing & Repair
A key nutrient in bone broth, collagen is essential for building, maintaining and repairing your body’s tissues. This is particularly important during pregnancy as your body changes, your baby grows and postpartum.
Stress Reduction
Your new favourite amino acid, glycine has natural stress reducing properties, helping you, your body, and your baby remain more relaxed throughout your journey. Plus, because stress can be a blocker in milk production, you’re eliminating a stressor in the process while eliminating the stress you felt from struggling to breastfeed.
The Shorba Difference
Made right here in Vancouver, BC, Shorba Bone Broths are made using high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients. Their slow-simmered process ensures that maximum nutrients are extracted from the 100% grass-fed beef bones, resulting in a broth that is nourishing and delicious.
Of added benefit to birthing parents, and those with otherwise sensitive systems, Shorba is made with an Ayurvedic blend of anti-inflammatory spices and doesn’t contain commonly included trigger ingredients such as onion, garlic or salt.
Incorporating Bone Broth
Versatile and complementary, you can enjoy bone broth on its own in a mug or add it to your favourite soups, stews or smoothies. For the most optimal benefits, Shorba’s Mithalee Rawat recommends sipping your broth first thing in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach.
But, we know pregnancy and taking care of a baby can make regular routines and schedules not so routine and schedule-like, so don’t feel bad or obligated to have it at a certain time. There’s no. wrong. time. for broth – we promise!
Why We Chose to Spotlight Shorba
At Brood Care, we prioritize transparency, support and care in everything we do. Our commitment to providing personalized care extends beyond the services we provide.
When we discovered Shorba Bone Broths, we were impressed by their dedication to quality and bodily support for people of all ages, phases and conditions in their recipes, promotions and resources. We believe, and have now fully witnessed, that Shorba’s bone broth is a valuable addition to holistic approach in supporting birth parents throughout their fertility, pregnancy and postpartum journeys.
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Born in India to a family of exceptional cooks, Mithalee Rawat was immersed in the healing traditions of Ayurvedic medicine from a young age. After relocating to Canada at the age of 15, she embarked on a culinary career, honing her skills at culinary arts school and gaining extensive experience in kitchens across Canada and London, UK, with a focus on organic and wellness-oriented establishments. Since moving to Vancouver in 2017, Mithalee has combined her rich cultural heritage with her technical expertise to craft a soothing bone broth that supports gut health while being delicious. Her mission is to aid individuals on their health journeys by offering gentle and healing foods.
