Everyone is talking about collagen these days! I tried it for the first time a few years ago, but just didn't jump on the bandwagon right away. That's all changed now (as you can see in my video below!) :)
This is because one of my favourite brands of natural health supplements just launched their own collagen - Genuine Health (CONGRATS!!). I got a sneak preview of it before the official launch to give it a test drive.
I've been adding a scoop of Genuine Health's Clean Collagen (see my coupon below!) on a daily basis for the last several weeks. I add it to a warm drink like hot tea but I also LOVE lattes so I've also been mixing it into my matcha latte. Collagen has no flavour or odour either so when you mix it into drinks, all you can taste is the goodness of all the ingredients in the latte, while getting all of the wonderful benefits of the collagen!
Since I've been taking collagen over a month now, the biggest difference I've noticed is that my skin feels softer to the touch. I've also noticed that my skin is less dry, which by this time of year, I'm definitley needing to use more Smooth Like Body Butta! However, all the research into collagen peptides are pretty impressive (beyond skin health) and quite convincing, so I just had to give it a try!
Since I love matcha lattes, I thought this would be the perfect recipe to share with you guys!
Before I get to this this recipe, you might be wondering...
What is collagen?
It is the "glue" that holds our body together and supports our tissue's elastic quality. Being the most abundant protein in the entire body, you'll find collagen in your blood, bones, joint cartilage, ligaments, muscles and skin. It is literally a building block. Speaking of skin, collagen makes up 90% of the dermis of the skin. This is essentially the scaffolding of the skin. This helps the elastic quality of your skin and not surprisingly, one of the most compelling research points about collagen is just how amazing it is for gorgeous, healthy, hydrated and youthful skin.
Why is collagen amazing?
Because it actually works! This is one of the reasons it's a huge health trend now. It actually gets absorbed in the gut and research has shown it gets delivered to wherever it is needed. This is one of the reasons it's trendy, because it's proving to be a very effective way to soak up the health benefits such as increasing bone mineral density, improving exercise recovery, cardiovascular health and more. You can learn more on Genuine Health.
Should you be taking it?
Everyone (over the age of 18) can benefit from collagen. As of the beginning of your 20's, the collagen in your body begins to decline. By the time we reach our 60's, we have half the amount of collagen that we had in our 20's. Isn't that nuts?! And because there are so many benefits from heart and cardiovascular health, skin health, healthy joints and more, I think it's worth anyone giving it a try!
Let's get to my yummy recipe for this creamy, smooth, perfectly sweet (but not too sweet) matcha latte!
Serves 1.
Right now you can find the collagen in my Clean Beauty Bundle OR you canfind it over on Genuine Health.
Any questions, just ask below in the comments :)
Have a wonderful week!
Joy xo
Hi Joy! Is there benefits to choosing marine over bovine or vice versa?
ReplyGreat question Tricia! There are not. It's really a personal preference. They both contain type I collagen and your skin is 80% type I so either are great. The research does not currently indicate one is better than the other.
Love matcha! Where do you get yours?
ReplyI like Matcha Ninja http://www.matchaninja.com/
Can Matcha Ninja been found in stores or is online ordering how you get it?
I usually buy it online at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DaVcTj
Perfect. Thanks so much!
Hi Joy , wondering if clean collagen is OK if my husband take it oslo, thank you , we take B Complex ,if we take collagen we shouldn't take B Complex ?Thank you .
ReplyHi Nancy!
I haven't heard this before, can you attach a link to where you read this and I can take look? To my knowledge it's safe to take both B-complex and collagen at the same time.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, Joy. I've been wanting to incorporate collagen into my diet but never really knew how (without just throwing it in my smoothie or my hot tea). Adding it to a matcha latte is the best, and perfect for the winter. Do you think I could also add it to a Turmeric Tea? Can't wait to try!
ReplyHi Amy! Yes 100%!! Adding it to a turmeric latte would be perfect! The one I use is tasteless and odourless so it's ideal. Enjoy!
Thank you Joy I'll get collagen , hopping it is going to help for healthier hair also .
ReplyYou're welcome!
Does collagen peptides cause a histamine reaction in people that have "histamine intolerance"?
ReplyIt's possible and I've heard of this. If you experience this then you should discontinue using collagen for 2 weeks and then introduce it again. That being said, I have a friend who is highly histamine intolerant and she's fine with collagen so I think it really depends on the person.
Thanks Joy! I have had pretty bad reactions to bone broth before so I have been tentative to try collagen. But it looks so amazing in these delicious drinks :)
Hello Trying to figure out what collagen to try. Do you recommend the genuine health or withUs tru marine collagen?
ReplyI use the Genuine Health unflavoured marine collage and the grass-fed bovine one. I mix them up!
Hi Joy I just joined the Joyous Health group I’m very excited as I really like your segments on City Line. I just ordered the Collagen powder you featured on your web site. I am very intrigued and interested in purchasing the Eczema Healing Guide as I suffer from it. I would like to know if there is a promo code you offer before I order the program?
ReplyHi Nathalie! Thanks so much. Glad to hear you're enjoying my segments on Cityline! There is no promo code for the Eczema Guide right now. However if you want to join the Joyous Kitchen Challenge and get on my newsletter list that's where you'll get emailed discounts and promotions: https://hi.joyoushealth.com/joyous-kitchen-challenge/ This challenge is completely free and gives you access to tons of great content. Thanks for visiting!
Can you make the matcha latte using a milk steamer instead of a blender? If so, how?
ReplyHi Kim, yes you can do that to warm up the milk in a steamer. The only thing is you'll have to mix the matcha the traditional way with hot water before combining everything. So steam the milk first, make the matcha traditionally. Combine both in a mug, add collagen (skip coconut butter because it needs to be blended), add collagen and honey - both will mix in nicely. Voila!
Thank you! I got an aerrocino frothed for Christmas too and LOVE it! Lol.
ReplyWhat amount of collagen should we be taking every day?
ReplyMost of the recent research is on 10g. One scoop of genuine health's collagen is 10g per scoop. When I make my Matcha Collagen Latte I use 1 scoop. This is the recipe: https://www.joyoushealth.com/27280-blog-matcha-collagen-latte
How much collagen can you have a day? And can it do more harm if you have too much? If putting it in baked goods or eating it in foods? Just asking.
Reply10g is an ideal serving. I wouldn't suggest going above this as the research supports 5-10g per day. Hope that helps! Taking it daily, you may notice a change within 10 days!
Thank you for the answer that helps and yes I have noticed the difference.
ReplyGlad to hear it!
Hi Joy, I tried the recipe and love the flavor but it was not as hot as I like to drink this kind of beverages. I was wondering if adding hot milk also could alter the collagen properties.
ReplyNot at all, you can definitely add collagen to a hot drink and it won't destroy the amino acids.
Hi Joy - I am new to your site and wanted to order the clean collagen but did not see the coupon but then noticed this was from 2018 so might not be available anymore? Thanks Gina
ReplyHi Gina! I don't sell the collagen personally but you can check out Genuine Health's site. I am pretty sure if you sign up for their newsletter you can get a code to save 10% or 15% off. Hope that helps!
Why have you chosen “Genuine Health” marine collagen over Bovine and how does this brand compare to Organika?
ReplyI value the research and development that Genuine Health puts into every single product that have. Every ingredient is scrutinized and everything they use is functional so I have a great deal of trust in all their products. I've worked with them for nearly a decade and I feel very confident recommending their products. I would never reco something I don't personally use and I love their collagen! That being said, I don't know much about Organika's collagen however from what I do know about their brand I believe it would be a decent choice :)