Breaking the Sugar Cycle: How Bone Broth Can Be Your Midday Reset
It’s mid-afternoon, and the quiet lull of the day sets in. Lunch feels like a distant memory, and dinner is still hours away. The pull toward something sweet whispers softly—perhaps it’s the hope of quick energy or simply a moment of comfort in the midst of the busyness.
But what if this moment could become something different? What if, instead of reaching for fleeting relief, you chose something that steadies, sustains, and nourishes—not just your body, but your spirit?
This is where bone broth becomes more than a food. It’s an anchor. A pause. A reset. It’s warmth held in your hands, offering calm and renewal amidst the rhythm of your day.
Why We Crave Sugar in the Afternoon
The afternoon is a hinge in our daily rhythm—a space where we can either lean into rest and nourishment or be swept away by the rush to “push through.” For so many of us, this is when the sugar cycle sets in: the spike, the crash, and the craving for something quick to keep us going.
This cycle isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, too. A full day of tending to children, work, and endless to-dos can leave us weary, searching for a small reward. But sugar’s comfort is fleeting, leaving us feeling more depleted than before.
What if, instead of giving in to that cycle, we paused? What if we stepped out of the rush, just for a moment, to care for ourselves with something truly nourishing?
Bone Broth: Nourishment That Resets Your Day
Bone broth is more than just a meal or a snack. It’s the kind of food that feels sacred—slowly simmered with intention, rich with nutrients, and deeply grounding.
• A Source of Calm and Energy: Glycine, found in bone broth, steadies our energy while soothing our nervous system—a gift for busy afternoons.
• Gut Support for Lasting Strength: The collagen and gelatin in broth repair and sustain the gut, helping our bodies stay balanced and resilient.
• A Boost of Vital Minerals: Naturally full of magnesium, potassium, and calcium, bone broth restores what’s lost throughout the day, keeping energy steady and cravings at bay.
When you take a moment to sip on broth, it’s more than just nourishment. It’s a small act of reverence for the body God gave us—a reminder that even in the busy seasons, we are worthy of care.
A Midday Ritual for Nourishment
Making bone broth part of your daily rhythm doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about finding small, intentional ways to reset and reconnect with yourself during the day’s quiet pauses.
• Sip It Warm: Heat a cup of bone broth and sip slowly in the stillness of the afternoon. Let the warmth bring you back to center.
• Create a Moment: Pair your broth break with a walk outside, a prayer, or a few deep breaths—anything that lets you pause and reconnect.
• Add a Twist: Make it your own with spices like smoked paprika, coconut aminos, squeeze of lemon or a splash of coconut milk.
Simple Recipe: Bone Broth Elixir
• Heat 1 cup of Wildfeather Bone Broth.
• Stir in a pinch of smoked paprika, a dash of sea salt, and a splash of coconut milk.
• Sip slowly and let it nourish you deeply.
Finding Sacredness in the Everyday
There’s something profound about the way we care for our bodies and our families through food. It’s in the simple, steady rhythms—the meals prepared with love, the hands that pass steaming mugs across the table, the nourishment that flows from the kitchen to the heart.
When we take a moment to pause, sip, and reflect, we step out of the hurriedness and into something sacred. Even in the busiest days, we can find nourishment—not just for ourselves, but for those we love.
An Invitation to Reset
Breaking the sugar cycle isn’t about willpower or perfection. It’s about honoring yourself with small choices that add up to something beautiful. A warm cup of bone broth can become a moment of rest, a gift of care in the middle of the day.
Whether it’s our fresh bone broth, freeze-dried broth for convenience, or a nourishing twist like our Bone Broth Hot Cocoa or upcoming Bone Broth Matcha, there’s a way to make this sacred pause part of your daily rhythm.
Ready to start your own midday reset? Explore our collection of bone broth options and find the one that fits your rhythm.