Bone broth is an amazing source of gelatin. But I don't always have home made broth on hand. Sometimes it's more practical to get gelatin in a powder form. It's really simple to add the powder to hot tea or a smoothie. Coconut milk makes this smoothie really creamy and it's packed with anti-oxidants from the berries along with the superfood powers of gelatin.
Gelatin is absent from the modern diet. Traditional diets were very high in gelatin. Man used to practice nose to tail eating (eating all parts of the animal). Bones, organs and tendons are very high in gelatin. Most Americans do not regularly eat these parts of the animal. But why is gelatin so important?
Benefits of Gelatin
Skin, Hair and Nail Health
Gelatin has the amino acids needed for collagen production. Collagen is an essential building block for skin, hair and nails. Collagen gives skin elasticity and helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines. Collagen cannot be absorbed through the skin - so all the expensive skin creams do not provide the benefits that ingesting collagen does. Collagen is thought to protect the skin against the damaging effects of UV rays as well.
Gut Health
Gelatin can heal the stomach and intestinal lining. This can repair or prevent leaky gut. Leaky gut is often the cause of food allergies, food intolerances and autoimmune disease.
Joint Health
Gelatin reduces inflammation and helps joint recovery. This can help prevent joint injury, pain and arthritis. Gelatin should be included in any weight lifters supplement program.
Directions:
Add all ingredients in blender or magic bullet until smooth.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (no sugar added full fat coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup water
- 6-8 frozen berries ( I used blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
- 1 Tablespoon gelatin (Great Lakes grass-fed gelatin)
- 2-3 ice cubes
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