When it comes to beauty secrets, it only makes sense to look to the seemingly ageless Salma Hayek for her tips and tricks. In an " target="_blank" class="link"> interview with Extra, the 58-year-old actress and producer shared some of her secrets to being a beauty icon. "You know, I do a lot of different things," she said. "None of the things that everybody does." One of those different things? Consuming fatty foods and bone broth, a nutrient-rich liquid that's made from simmering animal bones in water.
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"I embrace fat, the good fats — this is very important — and I make a bone broth," Hayek explained. "It's full of collagen." She also eats a lot of nuts, noting that "fat is your friend ... the right fats can keep you young for a long time."
Sipping bone broth, whether homemade or pre-packaged, has become a major trend in the wellness and beauty industries. And as with most trends, it's fair to be skeptical — but it's not entirely celebrity nonsense. While more research is needed, a 2021 study found that bone broth does have anti-inflammatory properties because it's rich in amino acids (aka the molecules that make up collagen). The same study also found that consuming bone broth might help alleviate the symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis (the consensus is still out on whether it's effective as a treatment).
When it comes to bone broth, you have a few options: beef, chicken, turkey and pork. And while you can make your own at home like Hayek, there are a ton of great pre-packaged options out there. Keep scrolling for a few of our favorite time-savers.
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This on-the-go packaging makes things super easy, and it's Amazon's top-selling chicken broth. All you need to do is heat it up in the microwave and you're all set. At just $2, it's a super-affordable way to get those servings in. Grab it in chicken, beef and chicken with ginger and turmeric.
"Great taste," confirmed this five-star reviewer. "Very handy container. Easy to warm up. Excellent nourishment when battling a cough or cold and do not have an appetite."
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If instant coffee changed your life (same), you're going to love instant bone broth. These packets of 100% grass-fed powdered bone broth keep things easy and save a lot of space in your pantry. You can also use them as a bouillon cube in soups and stews. These are top-sellers among beef broths, but there's also a chicken flavor.
"I originally bought this for an on-the-go way to help me hit my protein goals each day," wrote an Amazon customer. "After I started using it, though, I also experienced boosted immunity and clearer skin. It tastes amazing, and even the little ones enjoy a warm cup. Works anywhere you can get a hot cup of water. Tip: Be sure to microwave a cup of water first, then pour it in and mix for the easiest dissolving."
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Kettle and Fire is one of the more popular bone broth brands out there, thanks to its easy serving-size cartons and yummy flavors. You can snag this four-pack of both grass-fed chicken and beef bone broth or branch out and try some other flavors like mushroom chicken, coconut curry chicken and lemongrass ginger beef.
"Wonderful flavor," declared a happy fan. "These are the perfect size for making anything. The flavors are always consistent and exactly what is needed for a great recipe."
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