I have started integrating collagen powder and pills into my everyday diet the last couple of years. I especially amped up my intake leading up to my wedding as I wanted to grow thicker, longer hair. (It helped a ton!) Along with healthier hair and skin, collagen can help with joint and bone health. Knowing all these benefits, I knew I had to give collagen a try.
There are several ways you can integrate collagen into your diet--whether that be a powder or a pill. Not only will it give several beauty and physical benefits, it can be a source of protein as well.
Take it in a pill form
The easiest way to integrate collagen into your daily diet is to take it in a pill format. You can get high quality collagen pills from Target, Walmart or any store that sells supplements. This is definitely the no-brainer way to start taking collagen. Just add it to your daily vitamins.
Add it to your oatmeal
I only purchase non-flavored collagen powder (Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides to be exact). Because of this, I can add it to literally anything and it won't add any flavor or texture. I eat oatmeal everyday and this is a great food to add collagen to. All you do is grab a scoop and stir it in.
Add it to your smoothies
Like the oatmeal, you can easily add collagen to your smoothies and it won't add any flavor or texture.
Put it in your coffee
When I want a little extra protein in the morning, I add a scoop of collagen powder to my coffee. I drink my coffee black and I do not notice a change in flavor.
Scoop it into your water
My favorite thing to do is put a pack of Liquid-IV and a scoop of collagen in my water bottle and go on my way.
Add it to literally any food that is liquid-y
If you are making a food that has liquid that can absorb the powder, then just add a scoop of collagen and you'll get the health benefits along with a little bit of protein! Examples of foods that are liquid-y that you can add it to are: soups, ground beef or turkey, cereal, and pasta sauce.
If you are looking to add collagen to your diet, I highly suggest Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored. This can be found at Target, Walmart, Costco, online or a variety of other retailers. I prefer buying it at Costco as it is a larger canister and you get more for your money.
