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When it comes to superfoods and sprinkling some good stuff on top of food or beverages, taste is a MASSIVE deal breaker. I do want to pack nutrition and vitamins, but do I want to sacrifice the beautiful taste of my morning coffee ? Not so sure.

But here comes collagen powder. 

What is collagen ?

What is collagen powder ?

How to add it to your diet ?

Collagen powder usually dissolves in all types of beverages, whether hot or cold. Dissolving it in hot beverages is a tad easier though !

The taste is VERY minimal, it barely tastes like anything, which is why I've been loving it so much. You don't have to 'force' yourself to have it since you'll probably won't even notice the taste, and if you do, just spread out your daily dose more throughout the day.

You can add it to soup, coffee, tea, smoothies... I usually go for two teaspoons a day, in my morning coffees.

Why is collagen powder good for you ?

Collagen powder is basically pure protein.

It contains all of the 9 essential amino acids, which makes it a complete and balanced protein. If you're struggling with adding more proteins to your diet, like I do, this is a super easy way to add some : one scoop of 10g of collagen powder contains 9g of pure protein.. and nothing else !

People trying to build muscle mass will love it since it's so easy to add to any food or beverage. 

Since proteins also help with feeling full and keeping blood sugar stable, I have been loving it as part of my diet as I am a VERY sugar-sensitive person. 

Collagen is responsible for the health of your skin, but can't be absorbed and used by the skin itself : the molecules are simply too big, that's why taking it orally is best way to go. Those collagen anti-aging creams are not worth it ; you want to pack on the moisture and nourishing properties when it comes to anti-aging skincare (with a side of antioxidants), but if you want to do your skin a favor, simply add one or two scoops of collagen powder to one of your daily beverages !

Since it is helping with the health of all kinds of connective tissues by increasing the renewal rate as well as the quality of those tissues, it is also recommended for people with joint pain/issues, anyone healing from any type of injury or surgery, but also individuals suffering from acne ! 

I have noticed it helps with the scarring, improving the old scars, including the icepick type (tissue scarring from severe acne, resulting in smalls dents on the surface of the skin). Again, it's not working miracles, but I found that it does help, at lot, along with MSM supplements. 

I linked a couple products below, but you can find it pretty much anywhere : health stores like Whole Foods, iHerb, supplement shops and even Amazon. Just make sure you pick a grass-fed or organic option :)

Take care & much love,

Millie

If you're looking to purify your water without having to invest in an ugly and/or expensive water-filter device, those charcoal sticks ARE the perfect option.

With my long, fine and sun-bleached blond locks, having a team of trusted allies to keep them alive is non-negotiable. Hair masks and overnight treatments are mandatory, but I usually use those pre-shampoo and rely on leave-in products post shower. The challenge here is to nourish and moisturize, without weighing it down. Here are my top products !