Collagen Handbook: Recipes for Natural Living

by Kimberly Holland, Carolyn Williams (Foreword by)

Overview

An authoritative, illustrated, and easy-to-follow guide to collagen and how it can enhance your health—from rejuvenating hair and skin to treating bones and joints. 

Collagen, in the form of supplements and additives, and in natural sources, has become one of today’s most popular paths to wellness. But what exactly is collagen, how is it produced, and how can you incorporate it into your diet? The Collagen Handbook is an essential resource for understanding the benefits of collagen in your diet and learning how to incorporate the fountain of youth into your everyday wellness routine. Featuring 40 recipes, this book will help those looking to rejuvenate their skin, improve gut health, ease arthritis symptoms, or simply ward off degeneration in muscles and tissues in the body. Topics that are discussed include the difference between collagen and gelatin, various sources of collagen and supplements, and the status of collagen and FDA testing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454936626
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	01/07/2020
Series:	Recipes for Natural Living , #5
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Kimberly Holland is a food, lifestyle, and health writer. For Holland, food is both a joy and a way of caring for herself and others. The former editor of CookingLight.com and current senior editor of Allrecipes.com, Kimberly's work has also been featured in various print and online publications, including EatingWell, Real Simple, Southern Living, and Healthline, among others.

Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian, culinary nutrition expert, James Beard award-winning journalist, and author. Williams develops content for a variety of media outlets and lifestyle brands, including Real Simple, Parents, EatingWell, Health, eMeals, MyFitnessPal, and Rally Health. Other work includes nutrient analysis for recipes and menus and recipe development. She is the author of Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Part 1 All About Collagen 1

What's in Collagen? 2

What's Made from Collagen? 3

When Was Collagen Discovered? 4

What Destroys Collagen? 5

How Did Our Ancestors Get Collagen? 5

Types of Collagen 8

The Main Types of Collagen 11

The Sources of Collagen 17

What's Hydrolyzed Collagen? 18

What Are Collagen Peptides? 18

Why Food is Good for Collagen 19

Why Supplements Are Good for Collagen 19

How Do Collagen Supplements Work? 19

What's Better: Food or Supplement? 21

How Can You Know Collagen is Going Where You Want it? 21

Gelatin Vs. Collagen 22

Everything You Need to Know About Collagen Powder 23

How are Collagen Powders Made? 23

How is Hydrolyzed Collagen Made? 24

Where Do I Use Collagen Powder? 25

Can I Buy a Vegan Collagen Powder? 25

A Word About Sourcing 25

What to Look for in a Collagen Powder 27

Where Do I Buy Collagen Powder? 28

How Much Collagen Should I Take? 28

Are There Side Effects or Risks? 29

Is Collagen Right for Me? 30

Part 2 Skin Health 33

Collagen: The Fountain of Youth? 33

Skincare That Shows: Antioxidants Can Boost Collagen 35

Topical Collagen for Skin 36

Bid Brittle Nails Adieu 37

Healthier Joints 38

Collagen: The Ultimate Pain Reliever 40

Good for the Heart 43

Collagen: The Heart Healer? 43

Better Bones 44

Collagen: The Bone Builder? 46

Build Stronger Muscles 48

Collagen: Just Like Lifting Weights? 49

Other Possible Benefits 51

Collagen-Rich Foods 53

Collagen-Boosting Foods 56

Part 3 Collagen Recipes 71

Part 4 Frequently Asked Questions 139

Metric Conversion Chart 143

Glossary 144

Resources 145

Bibliography 146

Index 156

Image Credits 162

Acknowledgments 163

About the Author 164