Collagen might sound like just another wellness buzzword, but it’s far more than a trend. This vital protein plays a crucial role in keeping your skin glowing, joints strong, and hair and nails healthy. Unfortunately, as we grow older, our body naturally slows down collagen production — which means we need to give it a little help.
2 Simple Recipes to Make Collagen Naturally at Home
1. Classic Bone Broth
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (about 2 lbs) of organic beef or chicken bones
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Enough water to cover the bones
- Optional: carrots, celery, onion for flavor
How to Make It:
- Place bones in a large pot or slow cooker and cover with water.
- Add apple cider vinegar (this helps extract the collagen from the bones).
- Let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 24 hours.
- Strain and store in the fridge.
2. Fruit-Based Collagen Gelatin
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of natural fruit juice (orange, apple, or grape work well)
- 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin
- Fresh fruits (optional)
How to Make It:
- Warm 1 cup of juice and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining cup of juice and mix.
- Pour into molds or a dish and add chopped fruit if desired.
- Refrigerate until firm.
Collagen might sound like just another wellness buzzword, but it’s far more than a trend. This vital protein plays a crucial role in keeping your skin glowing, joints strong, and hair and nails healthy. Unfortunately, as we grow older, our body naturally slows down collagen production — which means we need to give it a little help.
2 Simple Recipes to Make Collagen Naturally at Home
1. Classic Bone Broth
Ingredients:
- 1 kg (about 2 lbs) of organic beef or chicken bones
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Enough water to cover the bones
- Optional: carrots, celery, onion for flavor
How to Make It:
- Place bones in a large pot or slow cooker and cover with water.
- Add apple cider vinegar (this helps extract the collagen from the bones).
- Let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 24 hours.
- Strain and store in the fridge.
2. Fruit-Based Collagen Gelatin
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of natural fruit juice (orange, apple, or grape work well)
- 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin
- Fresh fruits (optional)
How to Make It:
- Warm 1 cup of juice and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add the remaining cup of juice and mix.
- Pour into molds or a dish and add chopped fruit if desired.
- Refrigerate until firm.
