Collagen is such a versatile superfood with so many benefits and you can sneak it in just about anywhere! This post will share with you my favorite tips and recipes for how to get more collagen into your diet.
Benefits of Collagen
- Reduce wrinkles and improve skin quality
- Supports the regrowth of joint tissue
- Prevent bone loss
- Reduce cellulite and prevent stretch marks
- Support healthy weight
- Detoxify the liver
- Repair leaky gut
- Excellent for hair, skin, nails, teeth, bones, etc.
- Balance hormones
- Alleviate anxiety
- Promotes restful sleep
- Prevents hardening of the arteries
My Favorite Brand of Collagen
I have tried different brands of collagen and my favorite is Vital Proteins because I love their different flavors and how easy they make it get more collagen into the diet. Like Dark Chocolate and Blackberry! I can add to some dairy-free milk for a super simple and healthy chocolate drink that my kids love. Or the Strawberry Lemon Beauty Water that adds a subtle flavor while also giving you a hefty dose of collagen while you imbibe. I can easily increase my protein and collagen intake every single day for myself and my kids. Click here to check them out for yourself!
How to Get More Collagen Into Your Diet
Collagen peptides can be added to just about anything! It dissolves and has no offensive taste or odor. Make sure you get collagen peptides that can be dissolved vs. Collagen that will gel. We use both, but for different reasons. Here are some of the ways you can get more collagen into your diet.
One of the easiest ways to get more collagen into your diet is to simply add to your favorite drinks and recipes! This brand is my favorite and has both flavored and unflavored options. I used both depending on what I am wanting. Click here to see the unflavored version that I add to tea, coffee, smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, muffin and pancake recipes etc. Or you can add their different flavored options for an extra flavor boost of your choice!
Homemade Gummy Recipes – These are so yummy and easy to make. My kids love them. Click here to checkout my roundup for homemade gummy using gelatin which solidifies.
Panna Cotta with Gelatin Recipe:
This is a really yummy recipe from my online Mindful MealPlanning Program. It’s delicious to eat for breakfast or as a dessert.
- 2 cups coconut milk (where to buy)
- 2 teaspoons plain, unflavored gelatin (where to buy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (where to buy)
- 2 cups 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (where to buy)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (where to buy)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (where to buy)
1. Pour 1 cup milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top. Let soften for 5 minutes, then stir until dissolved.
2. In a pan, mix remaining milk, and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture. Transfer to a bowl; whisk in yogurt, vanilla and turmeric. Divide among 8 6-ounce ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap; chill until firm, at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Vital Proteins Collagen Sampler Pack GiveAway
I will be giving away a Vital Proteins Collagen Sampler pack to one lucky reader! Enter to win below and on August 1st I will choose one winner (must reside in contingent United States) to receive this awesome kit that allows you to sample some of my favorite, healthy collagen supplements!
