Collagen
...it’s benefits and how can vegans get it.
Collagen comes from connective tissues in the body and it is considered to be the most abundant protein, essentially sticking everything together.
Collagen is believed to be anti ageing, keeping our hair, skin and nails healthy and looking youthful.
Collagen improves our immune system together with our mood and our bone density. It helps regenerate new tissue and repair our gut.
As we age, our production of collagen slows down. This process starts from our mid 20s.
The simplest way to get collagen is by making a bone broth using beef, chicken or fish bones. However, what if you are a vegan? Do not despair! A balanced wholefood vegan diet together with a healthy lifestyle should do the trick. However, we can help this process by making sure that we get all the necessary nutrients that are integral to collagen structure. These nutrients are:
Vit C (from citrus fruits, kale, broccoli...)
Vit E (from green leafy vegs, nuts/seeds..)
Zinc (from legumes, nuts/seeds...)
Amino Acids, all 9 essential ones (from pea protein, quinoa...)
Useful extras: turmeric, Aloe Vera, cinnamon, dill and silica.
It is not difficult to look beautiful, youthful and healthy if you are a vegan. Just organise your meals properly and follow a healthy lifestyle.
Enjoy life.
