Three unusual coffees with collagen: a nutritionist’s healthy menu

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body. It supports the body’s vital functions, ensuring skin elasticity and firmness, as well as healthy bones and cartilage. Today, expert Olga Stepanova will talk about the importance of protein for beauty and youth, and will also advise three delicious drink recipes from the nutritionist’s menu.

The importance of collagen

Collagen is a protein component found in most tissues of the body, including bones, cartilage, skin, and hair. In total, it makes up about one-third of all proteins in the body.

Collagen is composed of amino acids (including lysine, glycine, and others) that create special collagen fibers. They, in turn, form a network, ensuring the strength and elasticity of tissues. This protein also helps to retain moisture, which helps to maintain healthy skin.

Among the functions of collagen are the following:

• protection of tissues and bones from damage;
• support for joint health;
• to give elasticity and smoothness to the skin;
• improving the condition of hair and nails;
• maintaining heart health.

Over time, our body ceases to effectively synthesize collagen in the body, which causes the first signs of aging (including wrinkles), joint cramps and other health problems. That is why you should take special collagen supplements in powder form, which are well absorbed by the body.

“However, it’s not very interesting to consume collagen by dissolving it in water or juice. Instead, you can get into the habit of preparing interesting and simple drinks that must include collagen powder,” says Olga Stepanova.

By the way, you can find such versions of wellness drinks in a large number of modern cafes and bars that emphasize healthy eating. However, they are very easy to prepare on your own, not to mention significantly cheaper. Let’s look at three simple recipes from the nutritionist’s menu that everyone will love.

For coffee lovers: chocolate collagen mocha

Using this recipe, you will make a flavorful coffee that will not only surprise you with its pleasant taste, but also have a healthy and nutritious composition. The secret ingredient is a special powdered collagen that is beneficial for beauty as well as for intestinal health. Pure collagen itself is tasteless. However, you can choose a supplement with an additional content of organic cocoa powder, which will give the drink a pleasant chocolate flavor.

So, for cooking, we need:

• 1-2 servings of espresso;
• 1 serving of chocolate collagen;
• 1.5 cartons of milk;
• 1 tablespoon of sweetener of your choice.

How to make a drink:

1. Making espresso.
2. Heat the milk. If you prefer plant-based options, you should choose oat milk, as it whips up best.
3. Take a tall glass and add espresso, heated milk, and collagen. Using a special handheld coffee mixer, stir the drink from the bottom up, which will create an additional layer of foam. If necessary, you can add a sweetener to taste or leave it out altogether.

A drink for those in need of relaxation: “Golden Milk”

It is an ancient Ayurvedic drink that is suitable for consumption in the evening. It has a calming effect and allows the body and mind to relax at the end of the day. It is not difficult to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk (if you choose plant-based milk, it is better to take coconut milk, as it will give the finished drink a sweet taste);
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric;
• 1 scoop of collagen;
• a pinch of black pepper.

Additionally, you can add a pinch of cinnamon and cardamom, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.

How to make a drink:

1. Take a deep bowl and put all the ingredients together.
2. Mix everything using a blender.
3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and put it on the stove, heating moderately (but not to a boil) for 15 minutes.
4. Pour the resulting drink into a mug and enjoy the incredible taste.

Nutritionist’s menu: a drink with a refreshing effect Ice Matchand Latte

This drink is ideal for those who want to recharge their batteries. The fact is that one serving of matcha contains 70 milligrams of caffeine, while the same serving of coffee contains 96 milligrams. So, you can get a good dose of caffeine from this drink. And don’t forget that matcha contains an amino acid that can increase energy and reduce stress levels in the body. In general, this drink has the effect of vigor and freshness.

Ingredients:

• matcha powder;
• 0.5 cups of milk (any milk of your choice);
• 1 spoonful of collagen powder;
• 0.5 cups of warm water.

How to make a drink:

1. Heat the water to a boil and let it stand for 5 minutes.
2. Put milk, water, matcha, and collagen powder in one bowl.
3. Mix all these ingredients in a blender until smooth.
4. Pour into a cup and enjoy the taste.

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the drink. If you want a more refreshing effect, use cold milk and then add a few ice cubes to the cup.

“You can prepare delicious and healthy drinks that will not only satisfy your taste buds, but also give you smooth and moisturized skin, as well as support blood sugar levels and balance digestion by adding collagen powder. Take into account the above recipes from the nutritionist’s menu and create your own daily ritual for making interesting health drinks,” says nutritionist Olga Stepanova.