This warm Collagen Cider A new fall favorite, just in time for the weather to start getting cooler.
While we heat our bones by the fire, how about supporting them with an extra dose of collagen? In fact, this Collagen apple juice Recipes are a way to support our holiday season Bone, joint, skin and gut health It also creates an autumnal atmosphere throughout the house.
I added mine collagen to this recipe because it is virtually undetectable in anything you add it to and it dissolves completely. So, before you know it, you're getting an extra boost of peptides that support your body's tissues.
One of the reasons I'm really paying attention to my collagen intake these days is gut health. Cells in the gut (epithelial cells) form tight junctions that form an impermeable barrier that keeps microorganisms and toxins out of our bloodstream.1)(2). The extracellular matrix that supports this important structure is composed of collagen.
You don't necessarily need to take collagen supplements because our bodies synthesize collagen from the different amino acids found in the proteins we eat. However, there are factors that can reduce your ability to produce collagen, such as stress, smoking, not enough protein in your diet, and as we age, we produce less collagen (3).
At this point in my life (now 47), I take collagen powder almost every day because I want that extra boost to support my joints and bones, as well as my gut health. Good gut health is important at every age, but it’s especially important for us women as we enter perimenopause and transition into menopause. A balanced gut can help reduce some of the symptoms associated with hormone fluctuations (hot flashes, mood swings, etc.) by breaking down and recycling estrogen through a specialized part of the microbiome called the estrogen metabolome.
Eating a balanced diet with enough protein at each meal is a great way to support your body's natural production of collagen. Taking a collagen supplement can be a great backup and can make a difference with regular use.
I know you’ll love this festive fall recipe and I hope you’ll share it with your friends and family!
Collagen apple juice
yield: 4 number of copies
You will need: Blender, measuring cup
key: T = tablespoon; teaspoon = teaspoon 
raw material:
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1 orange, cut into quarters
- 2 apples (any variety), cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger)
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (or 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg + 1/4 teaspoon allspice + 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- 2-4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 servings (52 g) whole body collagen,* remove
Optional additions:
- 3 T. sweetener of choice (pure maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit sweetener)
- whole star anise
- pinch of sea salt
route:
- Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer.
- Add the orange slices, apples, ginger, spices and cinnamon stick, plus any optional additions, and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Using a large bowl and strainer, strain the fruit and whole spices from the cider (discard the fruit or remove the whole spices and store the fruit to add to smoothies or overnight oats).
- Pour cider into glasses. Add 1 serving (13 g) of Whole Body Collagen per serving of cider and stir briefly until dissolved.
- Serve immediately with orange wedges and cinnamon sticks!
*Enhance the effects of any drink with the addition of collagen peptides. I don’t count peptides in my daily protein total because collagen itself is not a complete protein source.
Nutritional information
Additional notes: Peptides: 11g* *I don’t count peptides in my daily protein total because collagen itself is not a complete protein source.
whole body collagen In my personal daily rotation, it’s because of its amazing protective effects on our skin, joints, and bones. It's very versatile because it's odorless and can be mixed with anything and dissolves instantly and completely.
- Williams, J. M. et al. “Epithelial desquamation and barrier function: a matter of life and death at the villus tips of the small intestine.” veterinary pathology Volume 52,3 (2015): 445-55. Number: 10.1177/0300985814559404. network. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4441880/
- Chen Qianru et al. “Collagen peptides improve intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction in immunostimulatory Caco-2 cell monolayers by strengthening tight junctions” Food Funct., 2017, 8, 1144-1151. network. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2019/fo/c9fo00590k
- Varani, James et al. “Reduced collagen production in chronologically aged skin: Age-dependent alterations in fibroblast function and the role of defective mechanical stimulation.” American Journal of Pathology roll. 168, 6 (2006): 1861-8. doi:10.2353/ajpath.2006.051302. network. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1606623/
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