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There are many things that one can consider adding to their morning cuppa to enhance it health-wise and flavour-wise.

Today, we’re focusing on just one.

It’s the stuff that is found in your skin, nails, hair, and bones if you can believe it, and it has positive effects on gut health, as well as cartilage, joints, and wound healing.

Dieticians recommend a scoop of collagen powder mixed into your brew for the ultimate boost.

Emerging research points to a number of health benefits, according to Holley Samuel over at Livestrong.

Folks who care about their skin journey will also know that collagen protein is vital in keeping your skin elasticated and smoother for longer.

So putting some in your daily coffee can enhance the way you look and feel – which is what I like to call an all-around win.

But there’s a caveat.

The ​quality​ of your ingredients matters a lot:

“Various brands offer different types of collagen and therefore different benefits. But one of the most important things studies show is that the ​quality​ of the supplement matters,” Samuel says.

“As a dietitian, I recommend looking for grass-fed or pasture-raised sources of collagen from brands with superior quality standards.”

The same goes for the coffee you drink, which should also be sustainably sourced and quality-controlled.

Anything from Terbodore Coffee Roasters will do the trick, producing deliciously vibrant flavours, all while giving back to the communities in which the beans are harvested.

If you’re worried about the collagen meddling with the important flavour of your coffee, fear not, for there are options.

Besides being able to pick a plain, unflavoured variety of collagen, you can also choose a quality, fully hydrolysed collagen, which won’t take anything away from your cuppa.

Samual notes that fully hydrolysed varieties can also be added to cold coffee brews, as they are more bioavailable (“meaning, we can absorb and use it more readily in our bodies”) and dissolve easily.

Made with Terbodore’s famous Great Dane blend using carbonated mountain spring water, all three flavours are low in calories, too.

Jeez, I’m really loving these wins upon wins.

Another tip to aid collagen absorption at maximum capacity in the body is to add some vitamin C to your drinking experience.

While you may very easily eat vitamin C-rich foods like berries or citrus as you sip on your coffee, you could also combine the two into one, cold coffee drink.

More wins!

[source:livestrong]