John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Which is better chicken or beef bone broth?

Source of beneficial amino acids. Bone broth is associated with collagen, a structural protein found in skin, cartilage and bone. May support immune function, supports the production of anti-ageing molecules, good for digestion and gut health, may support joint health, may support weight loss, or gelatine is the most abundant protein in bone broth in …

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Can beef make you itchy?

In alpha-gal syndrome, reactions usually appear about three to six hours after exposure. Red meat, such as beef, pork or lamb; organ meats; and products made from mammals, such as gelatins or dairy products, can cause a reaction. Signs and symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome may include: Hives, itching, or itchy, scaly skin (eczema). Can you …

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Can beef trigger gout?

The conversion of purines to uric acid, in theory, causes gout. Therefore high-purine foods are often suspected to trigger symptoms. Meat, and to a lesser extent seafood, are prime suspects. This includes all the most common meats like beef, chicken, pork and lamb. While we were reading we ran into the query “Is beef bad …

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What to do with beef bones?

Calcium is a critical mineral for your body. Eating sardines builds bone strength because you eat the whole fish, including the soft bones, the source of the all-important calcium. A few additional ideas to examine are: other benefits, or protein, a plus. More Flavorful Bone Broth. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking …

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Are beef patties healthy?

Meatless “meat” burgers aren’t inherently healthier because of their meat-free status. Their nutrition profile may have some shining moments — Beyond Burger has no cholesterol and less saturated fat than beef — but fat, calories, and other numbers may be as high (or higher) as regular patties, especially when they’re used to make a burger …

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