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What is Infused Consommé

Please Note: The information below  does not constitute medical advice. The Good Food Guide is committed to providing the most up-to-date information on wellbeing as it relates to the health benefits of natural foods.  These posts are a source of  information only.  All health concerns or conditions should always be assessed by your health care professional.

What Is Infused Consommé

Making genuine consommé is a multi-step process that starts with bone broth. A time consuming effort that's worth the extra effort.

Let’s start at the beginning.  

There are differing opinions as to what constitutes bone broth, soup stock and consommé.   The terms broth, bouillon and consommé are often used interchangeably but in culinary terms each serves a very different function.

Genuine bone broth is a rich, gelatinous stock made by simmering bones from meat, poultry or fish with root vegetables for 24 hours to 48 hours.  This nutritious broth is a far cry from its mass-produced cousins. Serving as a base for   many dishes worldwide, it’s called bone broth in English, brodo in Italian and bouillon in French. 

Consommé, however, takes broth, brodo or bouillon to the next culinary level.   

Consommé means “completed” or “concentrated” in French. Its creation requires a great deal of time, but it’s certainly worth the extra effort.  And that’s where we come in.  

We take bone broth to a new level creating a  nutrient-dense elixir to help body and mind tackle whatever life throws your way. 

Infused Consommés Take Functional Nutrition To The Next Level

 We use our bone broth as a vehicle for nutrient-dense, functional nutritional.  Working in small batches, we work with our own low sodium bone broth to bring the natural flavours of additional organic roasted vegetables, herbs,  adaptogens  to the foreground flavouring the consommés so you can enjoy a culinary experience that’s nutrient-dense. Then we add functional mushroom extracts that add another dimension of wellness nutrition whether you want to balance your immune system, or clear that foggy brain.  

Sipping infused consommés  throughout the day is an excellent choice for those who are constantly on the go, yet seek optimal nutrition. Infused consommés  are  a convenient way of adding beneficial nutrients, without heavy calories or digestive distress. That’s why it’s the perfect beverage  pre or post workout or used as recovery nutrition when recuperating from serious illness.  And, it’s a perfect nutrition partner  if you are on concerned about weight management. 

References:

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9890/10-benefits-of-bone-broth-gut-healin…
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/16/bone-broth…
http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/broth-is-beautiful
https://www.outsideonline.com/1928791/athletes-guide-bone-broth-soup

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Rediscover Walking

Undoubtedly negative emotions can impact our well-being  and the spread of COVID-19 has certainly triggered a great deal of  anxiety. But there is some good news. There is something we all can do to help ourselves and it doesn’t cost a cent and no training is required.  

If you are committed to maintaining social distancing, put on your mask, open the front door and place one foot in front of the other.  That’s it.  You’ve already started.  If you prefer to maintain isolation and are fortunate to possess a treadmill, remove all the items you may have stored on it, placed both feet firmly in position and begin – no mask required. 

Whether indoors or out, begin by reminding yourself this is not a race. Speed doesn’t really matter when walking. It’s all about the breath.

Finding, then setting your breathing pattern is an important. To optimize the benefits of your walk, your ultimate objective is to take medium-to-long strides without over-reaching, while maintaining a comfortable breathing pattern.  At the onset, paying attention to your breath patterns will go a long way to reach that objective. And by the way, drifting away in thought is natural when walking. So if you find yourself all wrapped up in your thoughts forgetting about your breath counts be mindful and just reconnect.

To find your breathing pattern move in a relaxed way,  at a pace that is pleasant for you. Direct your attention to your ideal walking speed. Your pace will begin to follow its own rhythm.  Take notice of how many steps you take during one inhalation and how many steps you take during one exhalation. Practice a couple of times and you’re well on your way. 

Once your breathing pattern is set, it quickly becomes second nature and that brings this simple activity to a whole new level. The change of scenery and the extra oxygen helps boost your brainpower. The constant movement matched to your unique breathing pattern sparks relaxation and often brings new perspectives to situations that may be of concern.  

One of the best ways to relax on your walk is to practice a gratitude walk. It will  transform your day. Unstructured, this walk is all about noticing something exciting/beautiful/beneficial or otherwise good on each block of your walk. Whether appreciating the neighbour’s well-tended garden, or how the majestic oak extends its roots up to 90 feet from their trunks or that fluffy baby squirrel with that cute little tail or just being grateful for comfortable sneakers, the sunshine, a fresh breeze and the free time you have to take a walk in the first place, you’ll quickly discover gratitude never gets old.

Walking, whether inside or out has been identified as an ideal way to maintain well-being. According to Dr. Thomas Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug.”

Walking has a bigger impact on disease risk and other health conditions than just about any other remedy available. A number of studies show walking is as effective as drugs for decreasing depression. Walking for 2.5 hours a week—that’s just 21 minutes a day—can cut your risk of heart disease by 30%.

This free, do-anywhere, anytime, activity reduces the risk of diabetes and cancer, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and keeps you mentally sharp.

Walking is a qualitative and quantitative solution when prioritizing  health. Free and easy to fit into your daily routine, even a quick one-minute pays pays off.

A 2014 study from University of Utah found that for every minute of brisk walking that women did throughout the day, they lowered their risk of obesity by 5%.

Your mind will be clearer and tension will melt away as mood-elevating endorphin levels in your body increase.

If you’re still having a hard time getting excited about lacing up your sneakers consider walking while listening to music or a podcast. Walk for as long as you want whether for 10 minutes or 30 or more. No matter how long you walk, your body will thank you. Oh, and remember to wash your hands when you get home.