Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is beneficial for all aspects of beauty and health. It is found in bones, muscles, skin, and tendons, and makes up a third of the protein in the human body. It is the substance that provides the body with flexibility and strength and maintains its cohesion.
There are two types of collagen in the body:
Endogenous Collagen: Endogenous collagen is found naturally within the body and is manufactured by our bodies themselves.
Exogenous Collagen: Exogenous collagen comes from sources outside the body, such as the food we eat or collagen supplements.
Symptoms of collagen deficiency:
The appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, muscle weakness and weak bone density leads to joint pain and stiffness, inflexibility of joints, increased injuries, dry skin, brittle nails, cellulite, hair thinning, pigmentation, and varicose veins.
Foods that can increase collagen production:
Those who consume the right types of collagen-rich foods, do not need to take collagen supplements.
Here are some foods rich in collagen:
Fruits such as citrus fruits and tropical fruits such as guava, kiwi, pineapple, avocado and mango
Vegetables like – garlic, leafy greens, beans, tomatoes, peppers
Other foods like – bone broth, egg whites, chicken, fish, shellfish, berries and flaxseeds
Nuts like – walnut
Easy recipes to prepare collagen at home:
Collagen drink:
2 tablespoons dry roasted buckwheat flour
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Half a cup of mango slices
½ cup kiwi
water (as needed)
Method:
In a mixer grinder, add all the dry ingredients and grind until they turn into a fine powder. Then add the fruits with a little water and mix until it becomes a smooth liquid consistency. Pour into a cup and then eat it.
Natural Collagen Powder Recipe:
25 grams pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon amla powder
1 tablespoon edible rose petal powder
50g dry roasted oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Method:
In a blender, add the ingredients until they turn into a powder; This powder can be stored in a container. You can add 1 tablespoon of this powder to warm water in juice or warm milk
