Savor the Flavor, Nurture Your Bones: Your Must-Have Mulled Wine Recipe
Imagine yourself, nestled by the fire, cradling a steaming mug brimming with the perfect winter cocktail, our delectable mulled wine.
Not only is it perfect for the holiday season — it’s a breeze to whip up. I mean, we’re talking 5 minutes tops!
Simply toss some spices, oranges, and wine into a slow cooker or saucepan. Then, let the magic begin as those aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom waft through your home.
The intoxicating scent sets the stage for memorable events, where laughter and heartfelt conversations flow freely.
But this treat isn’t just here for merry making. Oh no. It doubles as a stealth ally for your bone health. As you may know, oranges are packed with vitamin C. And vitamin C is loaded with bone healthy calcium. Plus, a single orange provides upwards of 200% of your daily vitamin C requirement! And vitamin C is vital to collagen development. Since more than 90% of the protein in bone is made from collagen, vitamin C is an essential nutrient for healthy bone [1].
Mulled Wine
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 750 mL red wine
- 2 tsp brandy extract organic
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 cardamom pod slightly crushed
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Place all spices into a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Toast spices for 3 minutes, while moving around the pan to toast evenly. Toasting spices brings out the flavor of each spice.
- Using a peeler, or paring knife, remove four thin pieces of peel from the orange, avoiding as much of the pith as possible.
- In the saucepan of spice, add the orange peel, the orange juice and the remaining ingredients. Increase heat to medium high. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer, while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes. Strain to remove the orange and spices.
- Serve in mugs with a fresh orange slice from the second orange.
Notes
Nutrition
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You already know oranges pack a punch of bone-loving vitamin C, which is crucial for boosting collagen. But vitamin C isn’t just about collagen — it’s the catalyst for ramping up mesenchymal stem cells (MSMs) [2].
MSMs are produced in our bone marrow and can develop into different types of cells, including cartilage, muscle, and fat cells, as well as bone-building osteoblasts.
So, while you enjoy the zesty burst of oranges, you’re also feeding your bones the essential support they crave.
Takeaways
Ready to indulge in a palate-popping experience with our unforgettable mulled wine recipe? Your taste buds and bones have been yearning for this kind of TLC, and it’s time to deliver the goods.
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Carolyn
December 22, 2023 , 5:24 amYou got to be kidding me. You say that vitamin c is loaded with bone healthy calcium. No vitamin c is loaded with vitamin c. Also Vitamin C is destroyed when you heat it. Up until now I had believed you with your bone healthy recipes but now I seriously wonder who on Earth is your scientist who vets these things. Such blatant misinformation and you are sending it out to people who trust and believe you. So disappointing.