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Our smoothie recipes to enjoy your collagen drinks
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Here you are, motivated to start a collagen cure. 👏
Why not take the opportunity to prepare delicious smoothies? Rich in fiber and protein, they are also excellent appetite suppressants .
Rediscover in this article, the benefits of collagen, and put on your apron for three recipes of collagen drinks as healthy as they are tasty. 🥤
Collagen: But What Is It, Exactly?
You've probably seen it in cosmetics, dietary supplements, and even drinks... collagen is everywhere. While the collective enthusiasm for this protein is undeniable, it's essential to understand its impact on the body before deciding to consume it appropriately.
A Key Protein for the Human Body
The word “collagen” comes from the Greek word for “glue”. And for a good reason: it's the protein that ensures the cohesion of the body's structural tissues, such as skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
Although the body naturally synthesizes collagen, from the age of 25, its production begins to decrease progressively. It's estimated that by the age of 45, the collagen content in the human body has decreased by 30%.
This is associated with the natural aging of our body, and particularly of the structures of our body that are abundant in collagen, like the skin and joints.
Well, let's not dramatize! By starting early enough, plenty of tips can help you slow down and minimize the effects of premature aging.
How Does Collagen Contribute to Our Skin's Youthfulness?
As a protein, collagen has a structural role to play in our bodies. Being the predominant protein in the deep layer of the skin, the dermis, it is responsible for its firmness and elasticity. By providing an adequate amount of protein, and collagen to our body, we contribute to the good integrity of the structures that contain it, especially the skin.
Just noticed your first wrinkles? 😱 Don't panic!
Check out our article “ First Wrinkles: What to Do? ” for useful information on preventing early signs of premature skin aging.
This protein also stands out for its presence in hair and nails. Consuming dietary supplements or collagen drinks is therefore a simple way to take care of your overall beauty.
Collagen Drink: Combining Benefits and Pleasure
By concocting collagen drinks, you truly combine the useful with the enjoyable. Thus, you enjoy the benefits of the protein along with the vitamins, fibers, and nutrients of the added fruits or vegetables, while savoring a delicious drink. This is an opportunity to give yourself a break that may avoid unnecessary snacking.
We recommend
Mar ine Collagen Powder
Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Powder of Type I & III.
- ✅ Patented, hydrolyzed, and highly assimilable collagen
- ✅ Fine powder easy to dissolve
- ✅ 1 month of treatment
- ✅ Made in France 🇫🇷
3 Collagen Drink Recipe Ideas
Here are 3 simple recipe ideas for collagen drinks. It's up to you to adapt them to your tastes using seasonal fruits or replacing milk with a plant-based milk, for example. 😋
Neutral Tasting Collagen Smoothie with Fruit 🍌
Ingredients:
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235 ml of milk;
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100 g of fruit;
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½ tablespoon of honey;
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1 scoop of marine collagen powder;
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a few ice cubes.
Preparation:
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Put the ingredients in the blender, starting with the fruits and ice cubes.
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Blend on medium speed, then gradually increase until you get the smoothie. Your collagen drink is ready!
Mango Flavored Collagen Smoothie
Ingredients:
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235 ml of orange juice;
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one banana;
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½ tablespoon of honey;
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1 scoop of mango flavored collagen;
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a few ice cubes.
Preparation:
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Place the ingredients in the blender, ending with the banana.
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Mix on medium speed, then gradually increase until you get the smoothie. Enjoy your collagen drink! 😋
Caramel Flavored Collagen Smoothie
Ingredients:
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235 ml of milk;
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one peeled and chopped pear;
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½ tablespoon of honey;
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1 scoop of caramel flavored collagen;
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a few ice cubes.
Preparation:
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Place the ingredients in the blender, ending with the pear.
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Mix on medium speed, then gradually increase until you get the smoothie.
Our Tips to Maximize the Effectiveness of Collagen Drinks
To maximize the effectiveness of your collagen drinks, follow these tips:
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Choose a high-quality collagen to make your collagen drink.
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Follow the product's usage recommendations, especially regarding dosages.
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Try to consume your collagen drinks regularly, to be able to feel their effects. Well, if you forget once, it's not a big deal! 😉
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Combine your collagen drinks with other skin-beneficial nutrients such as vitamin C or omega-3 fatty acids.
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Incorporating your collagen drinks as part of a balanced diet is recommended to optimize effects.
While the nutritional qualities of smoothies are undeniable, they are still caloric. To lighten your collagen drink recipe a bit, you could replace milk or fruit juice with crushed ice and use low-sugar fruits, like berries.
Enjoy and don't hesitate to tag us in your recipes!
Lucas PINOS
Co-founder of NOVOMA
Passionate and expert in micro-nutrition, Lucas founded Novoma in 2012. With conviction, he develops dietary supplements with effective active ingredients, carefully chosen and 100% clean, to best meet the body's needs.
