Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Bone Marrow: Health Benefits + Special Recipe



Bone marrow is a creamy substance that is found in the middle of long bones. It is composed of enormous amounts of micronutrients, amino acids, stem cells, collagen and alkylglycerols (which protect the body from foreign invaders and force cancer cells to kill themselves, wow!). It is the ultimate brain food being fatty, nutrient dense and rich in energy. It is even considered a delicacy in many countries.

What is in bone marrow?

Amino Acids, Collagen + Gelatin

Supports skin, hair and nail growth, can help tighten loose skin and improve digestion.

Vitamins + Minerals

One of the main qualities of bone marrow is that it contains important microelements: calcium, iron, phosphorous, zinc, selenium, magnesium, manganese, and other mineral-Laden chemicals. It also contains Vitamin A in its complete form.
Stem Cells

Lipids

These are the alkylglycerols which are involved in the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow. They protect the body against infections and contribute to health maintenance of cells under serious immune problems such as cancer.

Recipe: Middle Eastern Spice Roasted Bone Marrow

PaleoAutoimmune-PaleoWhole30Gluten Free
Well this was my first time trying bone marrow. I had been reading about it a lot and I passed by it in the grocery store the other day and just said "Hey, why not?" It was pretty interesting... I'm just getting used to this whole idea of fat being good for you so the texture was still a little rough for me to handle, but the flavors were delicious!


Ingredients:
  • 8 pieces of beef marrow bones
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon corriander
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
    Preheat the oven to 400 F. Mix all the spices together in a bowl. Place the marrow pieces in the bowl, toss and coat the spices evenly. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes. It will start to bubble around the edges. Serve with a small spoon for scooping.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 5min
Total time: 20min

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