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Tart Cherry Unwind Magnesium Gummies
Taking magnesium supplements at night helps you unwind, reduce muscle tension, relax the nervous system, decrease stress, and sleep well. These tart cherry gummies are a fun, satisfying, and kid-friendly way to incorporate magnesium into the diet or serve as an after-dinner treat. Each serving contains around 225 milligrams of magnesium. Plus, tart cherry juice is a natural source of melatonin, which supports drowsiness and sleep quality. Recipe notes: Any juice will work in this recipe except pineapple. If you don’t have tart cherry juice, 100% pomegranate juice is an excellent substitute. Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the recipe if you prefer sweeter gummies.
Chill Out with These Tart and Tasty Relaxation Gummies
Everybody needs a little help unwinding sometimes. According to the American Institute of Stress, 55% of Americans feel stressed during the day.* For some, stress can be chronically present as a result of an unhealthy workplace or the uncertainties of life. For others, it can manifest quietly, making you feel moody and irritable without understanding why. And when stress builds up, it shows up in tense muscles, a restless mind and a tired body that has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. But before you reach for a bottle of melatonin, wine or CBD gummies to help get you through the night, give magnesium a try. Magnesium is Nature’s Relaxation Mineral Your body needs magnesium to help carry out more than 300 functions in the body, from muscle and nerve function to blood pressure regulation and bone formation.* In fact, about 50-60% of magnesium is found in your bones.* Magnesium is also a powerful mood-boosting mineral. It binds itself to receptors in the brain responsible for calming you down and helping muscles relax.* And many studies show that taking magnesium supplements can help ease feelings of stress.* This superpower has rightfully earned magnesium its reputation as a safe and natural “chill pill”. This is especially true if your body is low on magnesium, because living with elevated stress levels depletes this precious mineral from your system. Make a Batch of Mood-Boosting, Muscle-Relaxing Gummies If you’re having trouble winding down and sleeping, it’s okay to nudge your body toward balance without going to extremes. And magnesium has the science and safety to back it up. If you’ve ever taken an Epsom salt bath to soothe your body and mind, you’ve already experienced magnesium’s calming effects. But when you take magnesium as a supplement, the higher concentration of minerals intensifies the soothing effect. Chillin’ Cherry Relaxation Gummies
Creamy Raspberry Chia Pudding for Glowing Skin
Chia pudding is a delicious way to incorporate Body Kitchen Collagen + Elastin powder into your daily routine!
Herbal Stress Release Latte
Coffee can be stimulating and increase stress in the body, but this herbal version provides the comfort and ritual of coffee with the benefits of stress release and adrenal support.
Spiced Tahini and Fig Overnight Oats
In this version of overnight oats, you’ll see the addition of collagen for added protein, tahini and hemp seeds for healthy fats, and figs and spices for flavor and antioxidants. Combining fiber-rich oats, collagen protein, and fats is a satisfying breakfast option. Enjoy!
Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Collagen
Chocolate pudding that’s good for your skin? Yes, please.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Power Smoothie
Collagen and elastin work together to promote supple, plump, and glowing skin. Collagen builds structure in the skin, while elastin allows for increased flexibility. Both proteins decrease with age, stress, and exposure to environmental toxins. Adding them to the diet using Body Kitchen supplements helps to replenish and rejuvenate the skin from the inside out. Both collagen and elastin are easy to incorporate into smoothies, such as this delicious chocolate peanut butter version. Try it for breakfast, after a workout, or as an afternoon snack. The only sweetener in this smoothie is banana, but for a sweeter version, feel free to add a little honey or maple syrup.
End-Of-Summer Melon Smoothies with Collagen Powder
Smoothies are a delicious, simple way to increase your intake of fruit, and with the right smoothie add-ins, you can boost the nutritional value of your sipper. Read on to learn about the benefits of collagen peptides and why you should consider mixing some into watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon smoothies. Adding Collagen to Your Diet Collagen peptides are chains of collagen protein, the most abundant protein in your body. Supplementation with collagen may: Support skin elasticity and firmness Diminish the prominence of signs of aging Aid in the healing process following injuries Assist with joint and bone health Contribute to overall skin health If you're a smoothie fan, collagen powder supplements can be a unique solution because you can mix a scoop or two into your favorite recipes. Seasonal Produce Provides Ample Nutrition When making smoothies, incorporating produce in season is always a stellar idea. Seasonal produce contains vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients like antioxidants. When you modify your smoothie routine to include what's currently in season, you can add variety to your diet and enjoy fruits and vegetables when they're the freshest. Melon Smoothie Recipes for Summer Melons are delicious this time of year. Here are some delicious ways that you can use some of the most popular varieties to revamp your collagen smoothies: Watermelon Smoothie Recipe Remove seeds and cube 1.5 cups of fresh watermelon. Place in blender. Add 1 cup of frozen strawberries. Add the juice of one lime. Drop in one scoop of Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder. Finish off with two to three mint leaves. Add ice, if desired. Blend until smooth. Cantaloupe Smoothie Recipe Cut one small cantaloupe into 1" pieces. Place the cantaloupe in a resealable bag and freeze for at least four hours. Add frozen cantaloupe to the blender. Add 0.5 cup ice cubes. Slice 0.5 cup banana and add to blender. Mix in 0.25 cups of plain unsweetened Greek yogurt. Pour in 0.5 cup pineapple juice. Finish off with one scoop of Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder. Blend until smooth. Honeydew Smoothie Recipe Dice 5 cups of honeydew melon and add to the blender. Mix in 0.25 cups plain unsweetened Greek yogurt. Add 0.25 cup frozen pineapple. Mix in 1 teaspoon of honey. Add 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix in one scoop of Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder. Finish off with a pinch of kosher salt and 1 to 2 mint leaves, if desired. Blend well. Which Collagen Powders Are the Best Smoothie Add-Ins? When choosing collagen powder to use as a smoothie-add in, consider all of the following. Number of Dipeptides Per Serving Collagen powders that contain more significant numbers of dipeptides provide more of the building blocks that form collagen fibers per serving. The increased amount may increase absorption to enhance the benefits of collagen supplementation. Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder includes 30 times more dipeptides than many competitors. Source of Collagen Collagen powders may contain one or more of the following types of collagen: Type 1: Found in skin, tendons, bones, and ligaments Type 2: Found in joints Type 3: Found in muscles, blood vessels, and organs Type 4: Found in skin Type 5: Found in eyes Supplements that contain collagen derived from a single source will usually provide a limited number of types of collagen. Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder features both marine and bovine collagen to give a complete profile. Supportive Ingredients Some collagen powders contain supportive ingredients that offer additional benefits. Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Powder brings two other key elements to your smoothie recipes: Resveratrol: A powerful antioxidant, resveratrol helps to break down free radicals. These harmful particles in UV and environmental pollutants damage and destroy healthy body cells, causing oxidative stress. Studies have found that oxidative stress contributes to aging and increases the risk of many health problems. Hyaluronic acid: This fluid is found naturally in joints where it works with cartilage to help insulate the bones. In addition, hyaluronic acid is a humectant, a substance that draws moisture. As a result, it may help increase hydration levels in the skin to reduce signs of dryness.
Lunchbox-Friendly Collagen Seed Bars (Nut-Free)
In addition, many schools require a nut-free and peanut-free campus to accommodate those with food allergies. This recipe is built around seeds containing protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients to keep kids going all day without a crash, without the added sugar you’ll find in most bars at the store.
