How to Conceive Naturally by Christa Orecchio

Author:Christa Orecchio [ORECCHIO, CHRISTA, CHN / BUCKLEY, WILLOW, CCH, CD (DONA)]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2015-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that’s found in tendons, ligaments, and skin and it is the main protein in your skin, hair, and nails. Collagen is also important because it thickens our intestinal lining so we can fight off foreign invaders, absorb more nutrients from our food, and synthesize protein better (equaling more energy and brain power). This is why it’s a crucial protein during the second trimester.

Bone broth is one the best foods for collagen production. If you remember from the superfoods discussed in Chapter 5, the bone broth we are talking about is made from raw chicken bones that soak in water with a splash of apple cider vinegar and are then cooked for 24 hours to draw out the minerals from the bones. This is serious food as medicine. Authentic bone broth that really supercharges your pregnancy is made with the chicken’s feet. We know, this sounds gross, but all the collagen is in the feet of the chicken.

Skin and bones need vitamins C and A working synergistically to develop properly, and collagen gives you this magical combination. Your baby will love the abundance of collagen you are providing from bone broth. Or you can just buy collagen and use it like a protein powder, mixed into smoothies, soups, sauces, mashed potatoes, etc.

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