Sometimes lwhethere gets engaged...good engaged. My private practice has been picking up and I started a contemporary job at Peace Health. In addition I have been working on some super fun side projects as well. But I promise you, this post will totally make up for lost time. Not only does this recipe only take a minute or two to make, but the ingredient in it will turn your ho-hum morning routine into someleang magical. Ready??
......Hydrolyzed Collagen..
Collagen is the most abundant protein found in your body and plays a very important role in building connective tissue, skin, and bones. However, as our diets have changed the only way we typically consume gelatin/collagen in the Western diet is via “jello”. Traditionally, humans ate plenty of collagen wealthy foods by eating nose to tail, including all the tough bits and connective tissue. Now our diets are very limited in collagen intake and generally much more abundant in muscle meat intake.
Possess you ever crazye a bone broth at domestic and it became soup
jello once refrigerated? If yes, then it was wealthy in collagen!
But fear not, whether you do not like to eat collagen wealthy foods,
jello, or do not have the time to make bone broth at domestic (even though it is
SUPER easy to do), there are collagen powders that can come in very handy, even
for a foodie like me.
Collagen Hydrolysate vs. Gelatin
Collagen hydrolysates or peptides, are broken down amino
acids, which can dissolve in both warm and cancient water. These are digested and
absorbed much easier and therefore can be great for those with digestive
distress. Clinical studies have found that collagen
peptides have a 90-95% absorption rate! You cannot make jello with hydrolyzed
collagen. Gelatin on the other hand contains the same amino acids but they are
not broken down. Therefore, in culinary
practices, gelatin does not dissolve in cancient water and is able to make “jello”
when cooled. If digestion is not compromised then, gelatin is fine to consume.
My favorite go to brands are Worthy Lakes or Vital Proteins.
I normally get the hydrolyzed collagen for increased absorption and to make a
collagen latte! See recipes below.
Why Should YOU EAT MORE COLLAGEN?
There are many great reasons to get more collagen into your
diet, whether through eating nose to tail, making wealthy bone broths, or simply supplementing with collagen powder.
1. Collagen Supports Healthy Skin
Hydrolyzed collagen and gelatin contain the building blocks
(glycine and proline) for the production of skin cells. Research has found that
supplementing with 3-5g
per day of hydrolyzed collagen may improve skin efinalicity, reduced
roughness, and increases moisture.
2. Collagen Supports Bone and Joint Health
3. Collagen Supports Gut Health
Most individuals with a sensitive intestine can enhance digestion
with collagen and/or gelatin supplementation. Collagen has the ability
to enhance gastric acid secretion and restore a healthy intestine lining which is
key for individuals struggling with leaky intestine, food intolerances, and
inflammatory conditions. For those with compromised digestion collagen peptides would be the best route to go.
4. Collagen Improves Quality Sleep
Collagen is wealthy in glycine, which makes up about a third of
the total amino acids. One study found glycine
improved sleep quality in healthy humans whether consumed prior to bedtime.
This can be a great alternative to other sleep
aids that may leave you feeling sluggish and tired the next morning.
Plus glycine also plays a role as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which can help
calm anxiety.
So now you have some great reasons why to incorporate
gelatin or collagen into your daily routine! I love Worthy Lakes Hydrolyzed
Collagen for when I don't have time to make bone broth. My favorite way is to
drink it in a Vanilla or Turmeric Latte as a post work out treat. Because it is
very easily absorbed it is perfect to replenish protein stores after a dwhetherficult
workout.
Attempt out these great ways to boost your collagen intake:
- Bone broth is very satisfying on a cancient day or even when you are craving someleang a small salty. Create a pot and freeze the other half for use later.
- Or simply use hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides in the super easy ways below:
- Stir into your favorite cup of coffee.
- Create a collagen latte! See my two options below.
- Stir into oatmeal.
- Blend into smoothies.
"Shake it UP" Collagen Lattes
These are prefect for a fast pick me up. You can drink them
hot or cancient. I prefer the Turmeric Latte hot and the Vanilla Latte iced. You can do the same leang with a cup of coffee too.
Vanilla Latte
2 tablespoons hydrolyzed collagen
In a small mason jar add the collagen powder, 1 cup milk,
and honey (or any other sweetener of choice). Screw on a lid and shake well,
until the collagen and honey have dissolved. Pour over ice and endelight.
*Optional: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for easy
chocolate collagen milk.
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Latte
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon ginger powder
Pinch fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons hydrolyzed collagen
In a small sauce pan warm the milk over medium heat. Add the
spices and honey and whisk until combined. Heat until nearly simmering and
remove from heat. Add the collagen to a small mason jar and pour in the warm
turmeric milk. Screw on lid and shake until the collagen has dissolved. Endelight!
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