Digestion is the most important function in our body and can contribute to our overall wellness & health.
Adding our Premium Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides to a berries smoothie gives your body a boost of the most abundant protein in the body. Collagen is the building material to renew cells in all areas of the body including: hair, skin, nails, eyes, teeth, cartilage, bones, tendons, internal organs, arteries, blood vessels, and the immune system. Collagen accounts for 80% of all connective tissue and 75% of the skin.
Let's get into our recipe:
Ingredients:
1 tbsp of fresh herbs (We recommend basil, parley, and mint)
1 1/2 cups coconut water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4" of fresh ginger chopped up (or about 2 tsp)
1/3 cup raspberries
1 Scoop of Amandean Premium Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides
Ice if desired
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Enjoy!
Benefits:
In addition to the superfood advantages of our Collagen Peptides, these ingredients have been carefully selected for their nutritive and detox benefits:
Basil
Anti-oxidant effects which slow down the effects of aging, supports liver functions to detoxify the liver.
Parsley
Contains iron to fight fatigue, contains antioxidants to protect against aging.
Mint
Promotes digestion and soothes indigestion and inflammation in the stomach.
Coconut water
Full of electrolytes to help maintain proper fluid balance and hydration. Also acts a diuretic and helps with metabolic rate.
Cinnamon
Contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Helps to maintain normal digestion functionality by relieving abdominal discomfort brought about by excess gas.
Ginger
Ginger has been shown to speed up emptying of the stomach in people with indigestion.
Raspberries
Raspberries contain certain ketones that can affect the activity of enzymes and cell signaling molecules that are involved with the breakdown of fats which can help with weight loss. Raspberries also contain anti-oxidants.