The number of people identifying themselves as following a vegan diet in the US more than doubled between 2009 and 2013, going from 1% of the population to over 2%.1 Just like vegetarians, people who follow a vegan diet do not consume meat. Along with not eating meat, vegans also stay away from any item that is an animal product such as leather, honey, eggs, dairy, non-cruelty free cosmetics, and fur. There are a variety of reasons people chose to follow a vegan diet, including ethical, health and environmental impacts. With so many grocery stores and restaurants offering vegan options, eating vegan is easier than ever.

You may have heard of bone broth. Kobe Bryant even likes to drink it after his workouts. A quick Google search may leave you with the impression that bone broth is quite certainly an elixir full of almost magic-like powers. But what exactly is bone broth? And does bone broth actually measure up to the hype surrounding it?