Vegetarian & Vegan Alternative to Collagen Bone Broth + Iodine Awareness as an Essential Element

[@tashreitsma]

You won't believe how loud the shriek of excitement that I let out was when I saw you had uploaded this video! Thank you for this Jennifer!!

[@JenniferMyers]

You're welcome, Tash. Your enthusiasm is great feedback for me!

[@hazyblue5727]

2 strips of dried kombu (dried, wild seaweed) 2 whole gloves of garlic Some scallions 1/2 TL of ginger 16 oz of filtered water Bring to a boil After 2 min turn heat down Let simmer for 5 min Let it cool down Keeps in the fridge for a week

[@kalikakapoor4243]

Omg i was waiting for this so desperately...I an vegetarian and thanks a lot for this one please try to make more of these videos!

[@JenniferMyers]

Try it out!!

[@normakarina5123]

@@JenniferMyers hi Jennifer thanks for this video. Can you please tell me which lotion you use on your neck? Please

[@JenniferMyers]

Right now I’m using AmLactin (samples given to me from my uncle). I use whatever he sends me in the mail. In the past I’ve also used Cetaphil DailyAdvance.

[@vgloveforlife]

Another vegetarian source of collagen (not vegan) is eggshell membrane. Very easy to make yourself. Boil the eggs and instead of throwing out the shells, strip away the white membrane that's attached to the inner side of the shell and eat it. It's a source of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin . There are a few companies that sell eggshell membrane (NEM), but it's easier and cheaper to make. Boiling the eggs doesn't denature the collagen. Collagen isn't denatured until around 500F. You can also use the whole shells as a source of calcium.

[@carolina-kw5hx]

thank you !

[@K119_]

I just saw eggshell membrane on Amazon! So funny you mentioned this .

[@extracelestial9527]

This is a much better option for me than seaweed as I am allergic to seaweed. I am a vegan but will flex on eggs because no chickens are harmed in the making of the eggs where at the farm we buy them from.

[@frogtits1352]

I truly did not expect this - thank you for making a video that includes vegan/vegetarian diets! 🌱♥️

[@maryanne5994]

Thank you so so much for this recipe! I discovered your channel a few weeks ago, and your channel and information is one of the best I have ever watched! Your recipes and information are just wonderful and have been most helpful to me! I have incorporated liver and sardines into my diet! And am feeling stronger and better! ❤️

[@pernillev.k9541]

Amazing! I can't believe I just came across your profile now! I love your videos, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@Sarah-vv4um]

Thank you so so so much for this video. As a vegan I don’t tend to watch your animal product recipes / videos but still love watching and rewatching all your other videos. So glad that I found your channel and that you are still making videos. It particularly struck me when in one of your older q&a’s you said that your full time job is taking care of yourself. I was like damn... I mean I can’t believe I wasn’t thinking like that! Totally changed my perspective. Thanks Jennifer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@makingwaffles]

Thank you, Jennifer!

[@deexitapatel6081]

I tried this after you suggested it in the comments of your previous video. It's really delicious and felt really nourishing to my body. My 3 and 1 year old also loved it. Thank you so much for sharing it. xxx

[@carolinaochoa7900]

Thank you Jennifer for sharing this awesome idea

[@liliwonka1637]

Thank you Jennifer, I am plant based and I really appreciate this offering! 🙏🙏

[@domimyers5257]

My staple food! Couple of times a week. My body thanks me for it❤️🙏 These are the little things I try to make sure I do for my body.

[@ruthferry7047]

Thank you. I’m gonna try this. My thyroid has been under active for most of my life. I just find out recently. I’ve been to the doctor so any times. None of them ever talked about diet. Thanks again and God bless.

[@celinabarrera7819]

Yes!!! So happy you did this.

[@dreamof_me]

I’m really happy I found your channel. I lost my health insurance for a bit and couldn’t take my thyroid medicine for a long time. I started to not be able to move as much and slept much too long. I kept gaining weight and felt very hopeless. But now that I’ve been taking it again, I feel like I’ve left a slump I’ve been in for a long time. I very recently started taking care of myself again and I’m really happy your videos are here. I feel very motivated to try to live as best as healthily as I can. Thank you for being you

[@JenniferMyers]

I'm happy that you're taking care of yourself, Ginny! That is number one priority for Ginny.

[@becuteforme]

Wow, I am the same way, I’m even bloated! I’m trying this tomorrow. 😍

[@dadecountess8]

I’m glad you made this option !!

[@hazzeldazzel2016]

Amazingly simple recipe which is easy to make.Love this 💛

[@ruchatalks8156]

I really needed this. I'm Indian and a vegetarian. This works, thanks :)

[@JenniferMyers]

Great, Rucha❤️

[@reverieasmr1444]

This has become one of my ways to get my iodine fix! Thank you.

[@katharineoyadomari2302]

Hi Jennifer, I love watching you, cook, talk ,,,, whatever you say, I'm Japanese so, I've been drinking KOMBU BROTH ever since I was a little girl, I also add handful of KATSUOBUSHI which is dried flaky fish to make broth, adds nice flavor! That I love 😃, I do eat many types seaweed too, I believe in sea vegetables !! Love you Jennifer 😍, I see you everyday! To me you're already my best friend!!

[@claudiaglows]

I so appreciate you making this video!! Being vegan I felt FOMO, however, I do not want to consume bone broth. You and your channel are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for spreading awareness and positivity

[@JenniferMyers]

FOMO no more! You're welcome!

[@claudiaglows]

Jennifer Myers thank you 💕

[@eeaotly]

What is FOMO?

[@calvinfatman7918]

@@eeaotly Fear-Of-Missing-Out

[@eeaotly]

@@calvinfatman7918 Thank you! 🙏

[@feistyspisces8598]

THANK YOU WOW OMH DIDNT EXPECT THIS BUT AM GREATFUL

[@rainniwkw]

Thank you for all of your amazing videos and thank you for being your authentic self. I really love how calmly and informative you speak. Any chance you have Instagram to share little snippets of your life in it? Thanks x

[@shelbi7113]

I love you so much! You bring so much happiness and positivity in my life! 🥰💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@JenniferMyers]

Thank you so much!

[@jaiganapatibapa1134]

Thanks jenny

[@maryj.4633]

Thank you!

[@agaaga2578]

for those who eat fish, you can also get Marine Collagen peptides or cook fish bone broth, fish head broth

[@loupankey2345]

Sorry, KZbin has not been putting your vids on my playlist. I have some catching up to do. Great vid, Young Beauty.

[@normacocks8410]

thank you 🌻❤ good information👍

[@ItsJustDaria]

I love your videos, can you do a “What I Eat in a Day”?

[@miumiu6736]

Great💖

[@sydw1173]

definitely wanna try this! 🙏

[@2kawaii2care]

I'm gonna try it. I really appreciate your videos 🥺🥺🥺

[@anjudangol7035]

Loads of love all the way from Kathmandu, Nepal 🇳🇵 🇳🇵 🇳🇵

[@maheshthapamagar5397]

Nice video dear friend

[@tangomango5360]

Korean seaweed soup is so good , too 😋 (it uses a different type of seaweed, but..)

[@snowfert]

Can you do a whats in my fridge video? :)) would love to see all the healthy foods in there!

[@ivetty8929]

I love your videos so much! Your an inspiration. When ever you have time could you do a weight loss related video or something weight loss related. Your opinion on how you can lose weight though meditation ?

[@thefunctionalfarmacista7790]

Thank you very much for this info and tutorial! I will need to search for the seaweed...(Whole Foods). I like your position and thought process on supplements 😃🌸

[@JenniferMyers]

The supplement industry is much like the beauty/cosmetic industry. They are simply trying to sell as much product to as many consumers as possible. The thing is, most of the claims/promises on the majority of those products have no validity and the companies are banking (literally) on people's desire to obtain a certain goal. I don't buy into it (pun intended).

[@thefunctionalfarmacista7790]

Jennifer Myers yes this makes a lot of sense. 😌😌🌸🌸

[@ilkacolon7469]

YEEEEES!!! THANK U

[@kenzakamal709]

Yasss thankyouuuu❤🙏

[@aditirana8736]

Hey Jennifer you are inspire me.. to take care of my self.. I am kind of person who doesn't consider that important before that. Thank you so much for posting your videos ❤️ . You are beautiful inside and out , I really admire you 🌹 . The item you have suggested are not available at my place would you suggest something that is easily available in every part of World and every house hold. I am vegan and I am from India. Stay happy stay blessed and thank you love from india🇮🇳

[@game_theory2547]

Never had seaweed before but can't wait to try it now

[@JenniferMyers]

It's so great! Kombu especially is very mild in its flavor, especially when prepared in a soup base form as I demonstrated. It really is like a seaweed "tea" (or elixir, like I call it, because that sounds more fancy lol).

[@Kanamiya8]

Kombu seaweed I put that in miso shiru, with tofu its really good

[@fymanaeem3947]

Hi ! I simply love your videos .A big thankyou. Please can u help me where can I find the exact quality seaweed

[@SugarTide935]

Love you channel!! I’m curious how many times a day you eat.. ? I know you mentioned fasting, so I’m curious if you only eat once a day.

[@zzh-xn9hx]

Beautiful

[@magdalena.slavova]

I was JUST about to ask you for vegan options for colagen and saw the video.

[@JenniferMyers]

I must've read your mind!

[@Days.]

Thank you so mach)

[@JenniferMyers]

Thanks for being here, Emilia. I love your name.

[@scentedlove2537]

Yay! So glad you did this! Also, where did you get that little bear cover? So cute ☺️

[@JenniferMyers]

Amazon! I love it and use it daily to cover things like teacups. It's actually really nice and saves having to us (waste) plastic wrap unnecessarily!

[@gledaui4721]

i just realized that u put the apple sticker on your dishwashing soap bottle 😂

[@kmiklec]

You can Just soak sea vegetables in water owernight and add it too smoothie

[@source.fountain]

Maybe putting seaweed to boil alone than putting other ingridients when water cools down , you might keep nutrients alive and in more effective form.

[@sdocsydney5821]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for all the informative videos. Plz keep uploading. Where do you order your 45g tretinoin tube as there are lots of online pharmacies to choose from. Plz reply, your answer is much appreciated..

[@EclecticDiaries]

Amazing! 💖 I can't wait to try this! 🤩

[@JenniferMyers]

I hope you do try it!

[@EclecticDiaries]

@@JenniferMyers I will gratefully 😍💖

[@blackmonday738]

Interesting.

[@Amandakannisad]

Make a video about your Body Care Routine please 💕

[@JenniferMyers]

I featured them in my Skincare Q&A video that I recently posted! Thank you!

[@myblahblahification]

White Chinese bird'snest mushroom or also called snow fungus is also super packed with collagen. It's sold at local Asian grocery stores and looks like a sea sponge. It is vegan it's a mushroom. Soak it in warm water for 15 minutes then cut off the tough yellow parts. Boil in large pot with adequate water until the water is syrupy. I usually season with a vegan bouillon ginger and pepper, fresh green scallions on each portion. Stores in the fridge for a week. Also really awesome if you have an upset stomach or sore throat avoid putting in black pepper if sick though.

[@JenniferMyers]

That sounds awesome!

[@myblahblahification]

@johnny bhai 银耳 yin er... but you could probably bring a picture of the snow fungus and they would be able to help you find it because a lot of Asian grocery stores are just that and have a lot of ethnicities of people and the odds of you finding a Chinese person that works there are slim.

[@myblahblahification]

@@JenniferMyers It is! It's so good for you too. Thank you for having such an awesome youtube and bringing really lovely people to it 💚

[@JenniferMyers]

@@myblahblahification Thank you, The_Jade

[@blue3374]

I loooove seaweed ❤️

[@JenniferMyers]

Me too!

[@Dobetter15]

White snow fungus is amazing for collagen

[@JenniferMyers]

The entire fungi kingdom is a wealth of health (hey, lol, I rhymed unintentionally)!

[@Diachrony3]

Hi Jennifer, I appreciate this information, thank you. Do you discard the kombu & garlic cloves after the broth cools, or do you consume them as well?

[@JenniferMyers]

I sometimes do, sometimes don't. My mom would always make us Korean seaweed soup using kombu, and we'd always eat it. It's jelly-like and mild in sea flavor; very enjoyable, in my opinion!

[@ReiHino555]

Hello Jennifer! I fell in love with your channel! I am a 25-year-old girl and I'm getting into skincare and mindfulness so your videos are like a Godsend :) I wanted to ask you something and I really really hope you understand where I'm coming from. I'm wanting to start on retin-a soon and I was wondering if you ever explained/talked about that little brown spot you have under your right eye ( I think). Is this sun damage? Why do you think your skincare didn't help with that? Or maybe was the spot caused by the treatment? I really hope you understand why I'm asking - I don't want you to think that I think the spot makes any difference in how beautiful your skin is - it's just I'm curious and trying to know as much as possible before I start using Retin-A myself. I will continue watching your channel and I hope you grow your audience (but only if that's your wish too!) Thank you!

[@ReiHino555]

@@beingyourself6813 oh, thank you for the answer!

[@ceik1562]

Hey Jennifer, I saw your book recommendation video, but do you have any book recommendations about food? Not recipes per say, but just about nutrients, dietary tips?

[@amiranvarov]

Jennifer, do you know about simple ways to make skin whiter and brighter? If yes, please suggest me your tips, or make video about it. Thank you in advance. You are gorgeous as always btw)

[@shiwangipriya5791]

Hey @stephanie what do you do with the leftover kombu strips , I don't want to waste them so asked .

[@brenda5924]

💕💕💕

[@joyshreebiswas5713]

❤❤

[@angelagallagher8136]

Thank you for sharing this.. As a vegan it's a brilliant recipe to be healthy.. I've left a question about getting retin A from food, without the grass fed beef or liver.. I agree about not consuming tablet form, so is there a vegan alternative to getting retin A from food?! Love your videos so much!! ❤️🌿

[@unicorntastic6379]

Would you eat the things you put inside or do you throw them away and only drink the juice? Thank you

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Hi thank you for your videos they are wonderful.Could you tell me if you can have this if you are on thyroid medication ?

[@JenniferMyers]

That is a topic for you and your prescribing physician to discuss and determine. Always consult a health care professional and use your own discretion, too, whenever making any dietary changes about which you may have questions. That would be my advice! Thank you for being here.

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Thank you for taking the time to reply, love & light from Ireland

[@birutec8725]

Hello, Jennifer. I would like to ask how much you drink each day of this?And do you drink cold or you can warm up it? thank you:)

[@suzanne9821]

Hi, I just tried this using some kelp I have (but rarely use) and the water turned out a murky white colour with some(unappetising) foam on top, yours looks more nutritious. I'm wondering if I've done something wrong in preparing the seaweed, I know you said yours was frozen, but I just used mine straight from the package which was stored at room temperature. Hope you can advise if I've missed something. Thanks!

[@reetikas3083]

@jennifer how many times a week ? Should we have this ? Can I have this without garlic ? I’m allergic to it

[@ireland8308]

Hi. What do you do with the solid stuff...the seaweed, chives, etc...do you just throw it away?? Ty

[@annagopala3492]

What do you do with the leftover algie? Do you eat it or do you throw it away?

[@shelbyhasselbach]

Hi!! Do you consume grains of any sort? Rice, millet, etc

[@emmathomsonsmith]

Do we just drink it at is or use it as a base for soups or something?

[@laylabarker]

Thyroid playlist: She talks about under and over active thyroid conditions and the importance of iodine

[@anamunoz3146]

I am sorry if I missed it but what is the serving size for consumption. Thank you for this video🙏🏽

[@JenniferMyers]

I drink about a cup at a time. Or I use it as a soup base (and eat the soup as an addition to my meal).

[@Snoozler]

i've heard that konbu should not be boiled but just slowly heated up until almost boiling and then turn off heat and let simmer. Otherwise it could lose some nutritional value. Is this incorrect?

[@lolalolic]

Can we use like a regular dry seaweed?

[@johannvj5893]

Is the guarantee of seeing the optimal levels of a given nutrient through blood tests not enough? Speaking of the bioavailability of a given nutrient

[@9melissal]

Is the benefit of this just the iodine or does it have any collagen benefits too like the bone broth?

[@bell1435]

What brand of dry seaweed do you use?

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

Any idea how much protein is in seaweed broth only?

[@pernillev.k9541]

Are you drinking filtered water?

[@elenaaddams]

What do u do with the veggies? Also do u drink the broth cold straight up or cook it with rice? Thank you

[@JenniferMyers]

I eat it. I sip this mixture or I often use it as a soup base.

[@elenaaddams]

@@JenniferMyers thank you keep up the good work!!

[@dennisvanoort5366]

With bare hands watch out touching frozen ginger. Really handling it. At some point it can do something to the surface of the hands. At least if handling frozen items regularly.

[@Meg104D]

@Jennifer Myers Could this be made with seaweed other than kombu? I have a package of wakame in my cupboard. Do you think that would work?

[@JenniferMyers]

Try it! I love wakame. I love all sea vegetables!

[@Meg104D]

@@JenniferMyers Thanks for your response! I plan to try to make it this weekend.

[@anye76]

Do you use the rehydrated kombu in other dishes or you discard it after you've made your elixir?

[@JenniferMyers]

I often eat it! Just eat it.

[@anye76]

@@JenniferMyers 😉

[@extracelestial9527]

I respect your right to know what is best for you and your body but I think it is erroneous and misleading to tell people that synthetic vitamins are not bioavailable when it's obvious they are. I have a condition which inhibits my body from producing and absorbing vitamin D3 and B12. My blood levels were extremely low. My specialist prescribed supplements for both and my blood serum levels reflected that the supplements were indeed effective. I also take vegan blood builder by Garden of Life and my iron has returned to normal after post operative bleeding. Supplements work.

[@rachanautekar28]

Do have any link where we can purchase dry seaweed? I have Japanese store nearby.. plz suggest what to look for while buying.

[@JenniferMyers]

I often purchase it from my local grocery store in the ethic food section they have a variety of dried sea vegetables. Whole Foods also carries it.

[@faizaelghazouani3668]

Jia rien comprise he veux la traduction Merci

[@lizzzarduh]

Just wondering why you use filtered water if you’re boiling it?

[@houseaudio5157]

Fluoride maybe?

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, NOW PLEASE WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THESE DRIED SEAWEEDS, I'M IN THE UNITED STATES, IN MID WEST OHIO

[@JenniferMyers]

Hi there! You can find a variety of dried sea vegetables at Whole Foods and grocery stores like Heinen's and Fresh Thyme (in the ethnic aisle). Most grocery stores carry dried seaweed!

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@@JenniferMyers Thank you Jennifer, you ALWAYS reply, I have errands to run and I will go to Whole Foods,

[@JenniferMyers]

Not a problem, Walking by faith. I love that user name, by the way; so positive! 🙏

[@walkingbyfaith5504]

@@JenniferMyers Jennifer if you don't mind I realize privacy is relevant, what State do you live in, just wondering why some of the items you reccomend aren't readily accessible, or is it I've not looked for them until you mention it lol ❤

[@JenniferMyers]

Ohio!

[@ladiesfirst8773]

I can't eat this any other option plz

[@lauraaa3400]

Can you do a video about your experience with veganism?

[@JenniferMyers]

Oh! I'm not vegan, nor am I vegetarian. While my diet is plant based (that is, mostly composed of vegetables and some fruits), I include certain animal foods to nourish my body and mind. When I was not eating meat for about 12 years of my life, my health suffered a great deal, and thankfully I've recovered since then and am continuing on that path forward.

[@lauraaa3400]

@@JenniferMyers I know that you're not vegan, but i was talking about the experience that you had in the past.

[@JenniferMyers]

My dietary experience, I see. I’m sorry, I misunderstood your comment! I can talk about that in a future video (at the risk of enraging those who are vegan, however). In any event I’ve written it down in my notebook for potential topics. Thank you for that suggestion. I think it’s an excellent one, but as I said it could rub people the wrong way. I suppose anything holds that risk, though. Thank you again. ❤️

[@datgreekgal]

@@JenniferMyers how often do you eat meat?

[@JenniferMyers]

@@datgreekgal Once a week I consume about 4 ounces of red meat. And I eat grass fed beef liver (2.5-3 ounces) once every 7-10 days.

[@Queen_Nibedita]

Please share how to make chiken or mutton bone broth soup????

[@JenniferMyers]

I've not made either of those, I'm sorry! I prefer my marrow from grass fed beef bones, and that's the only bone broth I personally make and consume. (The amino acid profile of chicken is not nearly as robust, so that is why I prefer beef marrow bones.)

[@Queen_Nibedita]

@@JenniferMyers thank you fr ur reply actually in my place i couldn't find out grass fed meat. That's why its ok. But if i brought brought powder can it will be alternative?

[@Gabriela-ej5ew]

Hey Jennifer! Fellow gemini here :} I have been using castor oil on my eyelashes for two weeks and have noticed that every day I lose a few eyelashes, researching on the internet says we lost about five eyelashes a day, but I had never noticed it before. I don't know if it's because I'm handling them more often or if I'm probably clogging my pores. I researched this and they said it is likely that I am putting too much and too often and they suggested mixing with almond oil. I'm freaking out a little now, I want so much long lashes ... should I try to mix the oils? They say almond oil has the same effect, should I try pure? Did this happen to you? Do you have some insight? thanks and sorry about misspelling etc I don’t usually speak/write in english.

[@dreamof_me]

Hi I’m not Jennifer but I’ve had that problem. Maybe be a bit gentler with your eyes? But otherwise I don’t think you have anything to worry about. If you lose eyelashes, it’s possible you don’t notice since it stays in your lashes until it gradually falls out. Whereas when you are massaging that area, you might notice it more. Personally(if you google before and after vaseline, jojoba oil, etc on eyelashes), I think any oils help eyelashes grow better. I don’t think our eyelashes like to be dry and brittle and that’s what helps them grow longer and stronger.

[@Gabriela-ej5ew]

Ginny D Thanks!

[@JenniferMyers]

Hi, Gabriela. A little oil goes a long way, in my experience! I use 2-3 drops only, for both of my eyes. I use that small amount to not only massage my lashes, but spread the oil and massage all around my orbital (eye) area. I've been doing this for years, because my line of reasoning is that that nightly oil massage to my delicate eye area is beneficial for that skin, which it definitely has proven to be. I've never personally used almond oil (or any other oil besides 100% castor), so I wouldn't want to speak on it. Good luck!

[@Gabriela-ej5ew]

Jennifer Myers thank you!

[@KK-yr6gi]

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much. I have being enjoying your beef broth every morning, beef liver. Delicious food source. Can you do something on post menopause? I'm 56 and have not taken anything, just like you 😃 I don't like supplement too. Love the way you think about life.🙏