300+ Recipe Digital Cookbook
"I spent 10 years creating and testing recipes for this cookbook, it's my proudest creation!"
300+ Recipe Digital Cookbook
"I spent 10 years creating and testing 1000's of recipes for this cookbook, it's my proudest creation!"
- Mariel, Author & Founder
I am excited about this blog post, as I think I just discovered my new favorite product and I’ve been dying to share it with you all.
If you follow me on Instagram, and whether you saw my latest post or watched my stories of the day, then you probably know what I am talking about. Today I got a nice little box filled with an amazing healthy product: a collagen peptides bottle.
I have been reading a ton of blogs and watching a lot of review videos, where people swear by collagen peptides and all of the wonderful things it has done for their health and bodies: improved skin, nails, hair, bones and joints. I am all about health and beauty, so the more products that I can use to help me be my best self, the better.
The thing about collagen peptides is that not only does it have incredible success stories told by real people, but it is also a supplement that is 100% Paleo. And if a company is legit, which Aspiro Health is, their source their collagen from the best sources available (top 1%). Amazing, right?
I love products like these. Products that not only work and do what they say they will do, but that are also extremely “clean” and trustworthy. If I am putting something in my body, I better know what’s in it and I better trust the company that produces it. Our bodies are like temples, so we should always care about what we put in them. Any ailment or sickness in my life has come, in one way or another, from a bad product/ingredient I ate or from not knowing that a specific ingredient affects me (being intolerant or allergic to it). We are what we eat. Period. This is partly why I am so obsessed with cooking and baking my own foods; I want to give my body the very best I can. Thus, I try to make the best product and ingredient choices I can.
As I unboxed my mail today, I opened the Collagen Peptides bottle, added two scoops of it to the blender, threw in a few more of my favorite ingredients, and made myself an oh-so satisfying Dark Chocolate Smoothie. The urge was stronger than me; just couldn’t help myself. Had to have it.
That smoothie recipe is what I am sharing with you today. I can already picture ten more recipes with this ingredient, so be sure to stay tuned for more to come.
My goal is to use collagen every day, without skipping, for the next month or so to test it out. I’ll be looking for changes both on the inside (how I feel, etc.) and on the outside (my hair, skin, nails, etc.), as I want to know what collagen does for me. I’ll be sure to report back to you guys and share my findings; got a feeling it will be a positive report though. Taking collagen makes sense.
Pure collagen peptides contain specific essential amino acids that are needed by our bodies to produce new collagen. Therefore, when we take a Collagen Peptides supplement, we are helping specific cells in our body produce more collagen. Another crazy fact is that collagen makes up 90% of our organic bone mass, so by encouraging the production of collagen with a supplement, we can help increase our bone density and allow for a healthier bone metabolism. Also, collagen brings moisture to our skin, which helps our skin with its elasticity, its vibrancy and its freshness.
Most common Collagen Health Benefits
- Promotes healthy digestion*
- Contributes to a balanced diet*
- Promotes healthier hair*
- Supports bone and joint strength*
- Promotes youthful appearance*
- Enhances skin hydration*
- Promotes stronger nails*
Incredible, right? So what do you say, wanna try it together?
The Collagen Challenge
Let’s do two scoops a day for thirty days and see which one of the above benefits we can see and feel first hand. Would love to do it with you guys, as it’s always more fun to have accountability buddies. I will probably take my two scoops either first thing in the morning, mixed with water or with my coffee, or after I come home from the gym (mid-morning), in the form of a fun smoothie or juice. Cheers to health!
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Dark Chocolate Smoothie with Collagen Peptides
- Total Time: 3 mins
- Yield: 20 oz 1x
Description
This Dark Chocolate Smoothie with Collagen Peptides is the perfect mid afternoon snack. It’s decadent, perfectly sweet and extremely nutritious.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops Collagen Peptides
- 1 frozen banana (freeze banana in small chunks or slices, for ease of blending)
- 2 cups unsweetened carton coconut milk (or any other dairy free milk)
- 2 tbsp your favorite nut butter
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Place all ingredients in high-speed blender, and blend on high until smooth.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This looks yummy! Excited to try the peptides. Could you make the dark chocolate smoothie without honey or sweetener?
Hi Myndi! Yay, I am really excited for you to try the collagen peptides too. I think you’ll love what it does to your health and skin! Yup, you can certainly make the smoothie without the honey…the banana (if ripe enough) will sweeten it perfectly! 🙂 ENJOY!