Express smoothie with collagen

A nourishing smoothie with collagen for radiant skin.

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Turn seven ingredients into one nutritious dessert. This collagen smoothie provides youth protein, vitamins and minerals to support the appearance of skin, hair, nails and musculoskeletal system. The recipe is recommended by author Aleksandra Cudna-Bartnicka. 

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From this article you will learn:

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  • How to make a smoothie with collagen.
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  • How to compose a nutritious and tasty dessert.
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  • Why it's a good idea to supplement with collagen.
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Chia smoothie with collagen for active people

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Rescription for 1 serving

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Ingredients:

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  • Chia seeds 10 g (1 tsp)
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  • Natu.Care Collagen Premium 5000 mg, mango-maracuja
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  • banana 120 g (1 piece)
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  • strawberries 180 g (2 large handfuls)
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  • monds 10 g (10 pieces)
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  • natural thick yoghurt 100 g (5 tbsp)
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  • water 50 g (⅕ cup)
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Preparation:

  • Place all ingredients in the cup of a blender and blend until smooth.
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This is the perfect shake for physically active people who have high nutrient requirements and want to recharge their joints with collagen. In the shake you will find calcium (as much as 61 mg), which supports bone and joint health. The meal will also provide magnesium showing beneficial effects for muscle recovery after exercise and nervous system function. Healthy omega-3 fats from chia seeds have anti-inflammatory effects and are a valuable source of fibre. The fruit blend is filling and tasty - perfect after a workout.

Macronutrients per 1 serving: 338 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 12 g, carbohydrate 55 g

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Why is it worth supplementing with collagen?

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After 25 years of age the body's natural production of collagen begins to declineand. Unfortunately - this is why the first wrinkles and crow's feet appear and the skin loses its firmness. It is then worth considering collagen supplementation.

Drinking good quality fish collagen at a minimum serving of 2,500 mg for 3 months has an impact on the appearance of your hair, skin and nailsand. Collagen is also an ally of joints, bones and musclesand. Below you will read what scientific research suggests about the effects of collagen.

How does collagen affect your body?

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skin

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Hair

Nails

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Motion system

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  • reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
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  • improves elasticity, firmness and tone,
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  • increases hydration,
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  • can reduce imperfections,
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  • reduces the appearance of cellulite,
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  • helps skin healing (e.g. after acne),
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  • gives them a strong structure,
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  • reduces damage to the hair follicle,
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  • prevents damage to the hair shaft,
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  • can slow down the greying process,
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  • can prevent hair thinning,
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  • improves the condition of the scalp by increasing its moisture level,
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  • reduces breakage, 
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  • gives elasticity to the plate,
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  • can accelerate growth,
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  • reduces unevenness,
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  • may increase hardness,
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  • improves the hydration of the skin around the nails,
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  • rebuilds cartilage tissue,
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  • improves joint flexibility,
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  • Participates in the production of joint lubricant,
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  • helps muscle regeneration and endurance,
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  • increases bone density,
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  • can prevent osteoporosis,
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  • can reduce joint pain,
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Nina Wawryszuk - Author

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Nina Wawryszuk specialises in sports supplementation, strength training and psychosomatics. On a daily basis, in addition to writing articles for Natu.Care, as a personal trainer she helps athletes improve their performance through training, diet and supplementation.

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Clinical nutritionist whose main area of interest is nutrition in diseases and functional disorders of the digestive system.

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Bart Turczynski is the editor-in-chief of Natu.Care. He is responsible for the quality of the content created on Natu.Care, among others, and ensures that all articles are based on sound scientific research and consulted with industry specialists.

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Emilia Moskal specialises in medical and psychological texts, including content for medical entities. She is a fan of simple language and reader-friendly communication. At Natu.Care, she writes educational articles.

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