Homemade chicken broth is my cure for constipation

Rochester · 02-18-2013, 09:26 PM

In my first attempt at low carb (a couple years back - and very successful BTW!) I fretted quite a bit about never going to the bathroom. I could have got an "Out of Order" tramp-stamp. But I'm a dude, and it would be hairy.. I DIGRESS!!

The simple answer to all BM issues is Chicken Broth! I've only been back on LC for a month (-35 lbs to date), but I've had more consistent bowel action than I did the whole year I was on LC back in the long ago. And I know it is because of Chicken Broth. I tried Magnesium and Mirilax and XXX-strength Colon cleanse. Chicken Broth is the real deal.

When I heard people say "Chicken Broth" was a remedy for constipation, I thought of buying the canned stuff, or needing to be Bobby Flay or Paula Deen to make it myself. I could not have been more wrong!! IT IS SO EASY! And this is coming from a guy who regularly taps on the microwave glass saying, "Cook faster, cook faster!".

Rotisserie chicken is a staple of my LC WOE. In the past, I have carved off all the meat that I could - and then thrown out the carcass. I didn't know I was throwing away 1/2 the value of the chicken!

Do this:

Find a large pot.
Put the carcass in the pot.
Add enough water to reach the top of the carcass.
Add some pepper and salt to taste.
Put the pot on the stove on Low for 2-3 hours.

Allow the magic to happen

You will know that the Karma is brewing when the house begins to smell of wonderfulness.

After the 2-3 hours ladle yourself a mug from the pot and set it to the side to cool while you Tupperware the rest. The cooling thing just may save a 1st degree burn on the roof of your mouth. Then sit and enjoy the rich broth and wonder why you never made it before. Maybe have another for good measure.

In 12 hours or so - start clearing a path to the bathroom. Just warning you. It may not be pretty - but it WILL be satisfying.

Nearly every night I have been heating up a mug or two for a snack. It is very satisfying. I can't recommend it enough.

Rochester out!

marieze · 02-18-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rochester

In my first attempt at low carb (a couple years back - and very successful BTW!) I fretted quite a bit about never going to the bathroom. I could have got an "Out of Order" tramp-stamp. But I'm a dude, and it would be hairy.. I DIGRESS!!

The simple answer to all BM issues is Chicken Broth! Chicken Broth will grease the skids like no other! I've only been back on LC for a month (-35 lbs to date), but I've had more consistent bowel action than I did the whole year I was on LC back in the long ago. And I know it is because of Chicken Broth. I tried Magnesium and Mirilax and XXX-strength Colon Blow. Chicken Broth is the real deal.

When I heard people say "Chicken Broth" was a remedy for constipation, I thought of buying the canned stuff, or needing to be Bobby Flay or Paula Deen to make it myself. I could not have been more wrong!! IT IS SO EASY! And this is coming from a guy who regularly taps on the microwave glass saying, "Cook faster, cook faster!".

Rotisserie chicken is a staple of my LC WOE. In the past, I have carved off all the meat that I could - and then thrown out the carcass. I didn't know I was throwing away 1/2 the value of the chicken!

Do this:

Find a large pot.
Put the carcass in the pot.
Add enough water to reach the top of the carcass.
Add some pepper and salt to taste.
Put the pot on the stove on Low for 2-3 hours.

Allow the magic to happen

You will know that the Karma is brewing when the house begins to smell of wonderfulness.

After the 2-3 hours ladle yourself a mug from the pot and set it to the side to cool while you Tupperware the rest. The cooling thing just may save a 1st degree burn on the roof of your mouth. Then sit and enjoy the rich broth and wonder why you never made it before. Maybe have another for good measure.

In 12 hours or so - start clearing a path to the bathroom. You may want to order a Bidet from Amazon.com ahead of time. Just warning you. It may not be pretty - but it WILL be satisfying.

Nearly every night I have been heating up a mug or two for a snack. It is very satisfying. I can't recommend it enough.

Rochester out!

Rochester, making your own chicken and then making the broth is even better if you can imagine! Do you think you would ever do that?

Btw, still laughing about the bidet...

Girlieschmoo · 02-18-2013, 09:47 PM

Just started upping fats, lowering carbs even more so this couldn't be more...ahem...timely

Rochester · 02-18-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marieze

Rochester, making your own chicken and then making the broth is even better if you can imagine! Do you think you would ever do that?

Btw, still laughing about the bidet...

My wife is a wiz at crockpotting chicken, but I would love to find out what you have going on!!

Heheher · 02-18-2013, 10:22 PM

Lol! You, sir, have a wonderful way with words.

Mobear · 02-19-2013, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the tip Rochester. It is nice to see you back

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Heheher it's nice to see you too!

Mimosa23 · 02-19-2013, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the tip! And you made me LOL!

I think chicken broth is a cure all... really! Also great if you feel run down, or aren't sleeping well, or have muscle cramps...

Nice to see you here again!

coffeelover · 02-19-2013, 04:33 AM

Nice that your back Rochester - so am I!

I'm going to give this a try. I've recently started having issues.

snowmop · 02-19-2013, 05:05 AM

Rochester!!! Glad you're back!!

Flutter · 02-20-2013, 05:26 AM

I buy rotisserie chicken all the time. I may have to do this today! Thanks for the tip, congrats to you, and the other posters are right: you have a great way with words!

avid · 02-20-2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flutter

I buy rotisserie chicken all the time. I may have to do this today! Thanks for the tip, congrats to you, and the other posters are right: you have a great way with words!

Ditto for me.
I buy one of these a week.
I always knew I was wasting valuable fat and animal blessings in the form of essential nutrients, but didn't really know what to do about it.
Thanks for the tip.
will do.

Key Tones · 02-20-2013, 09:44 AM

Good to see you, Rochester!

I pop the carcass into the crockpot. Stewing a long time allows you to get more calcium out of the bones.

Seeking · 02-20-2013, 02:37 PM

Wow. Now that I've read this, it just seems so obvious to me that that's how you make the broth. Oh and it looks like the chicken broths at the store also have onion powder. Thanks for posting.

Mimosa23 · 02-20-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Key Tones

Good to see you, Rochester!

I pop the carcass into the crockpot. Stewing a long time allows you to get more calcium out of the bones.

Adding NO salt, but a TB or two of ACV when you start making the broth will also get all the minerals out of the bones, like calcium and magnesium. (the magnesium may help you 'go' as well...) Only after the broth is done, add salt to taste.

I usually keep my broth frozen per portion, and then I defrost and heat when I want a cup of broth. Once heated up, I add a good pinch of unrefined, unbleached atlantic sea salt (again, lots of minerals) and some nice Kerrygold butter. Best thing ever!

Leo41 · 02-26-2013, 01:27 PM

I'm glad this works for you, but I make my own broth and have it almost daily--and it does nothing to help me 'go.' I think different things work for different people. I'm still looking for something that will work for me.

drjlocarb · 03-02-2013, 05:35 PM

Rochester!!!!!!!

I MISSED YOU!

I thought Mr Peanut killed you!

sillyme · 03-02-2013, 09:11 PM

I missed you too with your funny and inspirational posts. Great to have you back!

Butternut · 03-03-2013, 12:25 AM

It's working great for my 90 yr old father!! Thanks!

02-18-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
Rochester Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado!! Posts: 822 Gallery: Rochester Stats: 373/339/199.9 WOE: low budget low carb - smarter, cleaner Start Date: Back on the saddle January 15th, 2013	Homemade chicken broth is my cure for constipation In my first attempt at low carb (a couple years back - and very successful BTW!) I fretted quite a bit about never going to the bathroom. I could have got an "Out of Order" tramp-stamp. But I'm a dude, and it would be hairy.. I DIGRESS!! The simple answer to all BM issues is Chicken Broth! I've only been back on LC for a month (-35 lbs to date), but I've had more consistent bowel action than I did the whole year I was on LC back in the long ago. And I know it is because of Chicken Broth. I tried Magnesium and Mirilax and XXX-strength Colon cleanse. Chicken Broth is the real deal. When I heard people say "Chicken Broth" was a remedy for constipation, I thought of buying the canned stuff, or needing to be Bobby Flay or Paula Deen to make it myself. I could not have been more wrong!! IT IS SO EASY! And this is coming from a guy who regularly taps on the microwave glass saying, "Cook faster, cook faster!". Rotisserie chicken is a staple of my LC WOE. In the past, I have carved off all the meat that I could - and then thrown out the carcass. I didn't know I was throwing away 1/2 the value of the chicken! Do this: Find a large pot. Put the carcass in the pot. Add enough water to reach the top of the carcass. Add some pepper and salt to taste. Put the pot on the stove on Low for 2-3 hours. Allow the magic to happen You will know that the Karma is brewing when the house begins to smell of wonderfulness. After the 2-3 hours ladle yourself a mug from the pot and set it to the side to cool while you Tupperware the rest. The cooling thing just may save a 1st degree burn on the roof of your mouth. Then sit and enjoy the rich broth and wonder why you never made it before. Maybe have another for good measure. In 12 hours or so - start clearing a path to the bathroom. Just warning you. It may not be pretty - but it WILL be satisfying. Nearly every night I have been heating up a mug or two for a snack. It is very satisfying. I can't recommend it enough. Rochester out!

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02-18-2013, 09:47 PM	#3
Girlieschmoo Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 98 Gallery: Girlieschmoo Stats: 142/124/121 WOE: Maria Emmerich and "No S"	Just started upping fats, lowering carbs even more so this couldn't be more...ahem...timely

02-18-2013, 10:22 PM	#5
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,263 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	Lol! You, sir, have a wonderful way with words.

02-19-2013, 01:10 AM	#6
Mobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Mobear Stats: 235/192/LESS WOE: Bernstein Start Date: 9/2010	Thanks for the tip Rochester. It is nice to see you back . Heheher it's nice to see you too!

02-19-2013, 03:43 AM	#7
Mimosa23 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 5,925 Gallery: Mimosa23 Stats: 220/206/150 WOE: Nourishing Traditions without grains/IF	Thanks for the tip! And you made me LOL! I think chicken broth is a cure all... really! Also great if you feel run down, or aren't sleeping well, or have muscle cramps... Nice to see you here again!

02-19-2013, 04:33 AM	#8
coffeelover Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 547 Gallery: coffeelover Stats: 5'4" 235/198/120 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: 01/15/13	Nice that your back Rochester - so am I! I'm going to give this a try. I've recently started having issues.

02-19-2013, 05:05 AM	#9
snowmop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: florida Posts: 1,346 Gallery: snowmop Stats: 113/89/90 4' 10" 66 yrs old WOE: atkins Start Date: Long, long ago!	Rochester!!! Glad you're back!!

02-20-2013, 05:26 AM	#10
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,388 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/144/135 5'4" 43yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	I buy rotisserie chicken all the time. I may have to do this today! Thanks for the tip, congrats to you, and the other posters are right: you have a great way with words!

02-20-2013, 09:44 AM	#12
Key Tones Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,537 Gallery: Key Tones Stats: 312/195/? Down 117 Start Date: LC start 2005; Now a paleo potato hacker!	Good to see you, Rochester! I pop the carcass into the crockpot. Stewing a long time allows you to get more calcium out of the bones.

02-20-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
Seeking Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 120 Gallery: Seeking Stats: 265/251/170 WOE: Low Carb	Wow. Now that I've read this, it just seems so obvious to me that that's how you make the broth. Oh and it looks like the chicken broths at the store also have onion powder. Thanks for posting.

02-26-2013, 01:27 PM	#15
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,425 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	I'm glad this works for you, but I make my own broth and have it almost daily--and it does nothing to help me 'go.' I think different things work for different people. I'm still looking for something that will work for me.

03-02-2013, 05:35 PM	#16
drjlocarb Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,157 Gallery: drjlocarb Stats: 274/231/190 WOE: vlc/NK Start Date: 1999,2003,2007,jan2010	Rochester!!!!!!! I MISSED YOU! I thought Mr Peanut killed you!

03-02-2013, 09:11 PM	#17
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 950 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	I missed you too with your funny and inspirational posts. Great to have you back!

03-03-2013, 12:25 AM	#18
Butternut Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,545 Gallery: Butternut Stats: FAT WOE: No Flour, No Sugar Start Date: I have been very bad....	It's working great for my 90 yr old father!! Thanks!