Collagen from the Kitchen: How to Naturally Boost Collagen Through Food
My jaw literally drooped when I found that collagen, the protein responsible for steady plump, smooth, and wrinkle-free skin, begins to decline as early as the mid-20s. They never told me this back in my early 20s! I thought that skin would just stay bouncy forever. Then all of a sudden came the realization why my makeup wasn't sitting the same anymore, and my cheeks weren’t looking quite as full. Like many others, I went straight to Google and saw a flood of collagen powders, pills, and pricey procedures. However, after having experimented with some, I realized they were not magical solutions, especially not sustainable ones for me. Thus, the exploration of collagen-boosting foods began. If our body makes collagen naturally, then logically, we should provide it with everything needed for that. Here’s what’s now always on my collagen grocery list : My Collagen-Boosting Foods: Salmon & mackerel – Omega-3 fatty acids keep the skin barrier strong, reduce inflammation, a...
