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APR 19, 2021

F45 Nutritionist and Trainer Kim Bowman, MS, Discusses The Benefits of Collagen Peptides For Women and Why You Should Take Them

By Kim Bowman, MS, CNP    Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body forming our skin and connective tissues along with muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It’s what keeps our skin looking glowing and youthful by optimizing elasticity, firmness, and structure. Unfortunately, the production of this powerhouse protein within the body starts to slow overtime, declining with age. Now, researchers are discovering the supportive effects of regular collagen supplementation on retaining healthy-looking, youthful skin along with numerous other benefits including optimal gut health (see below).  It’s likely you may have seen collagen skincare products available on the market in the form of serums or creams claiming to boost collagen and skin firmness. However, topical collagen isn’t actually able to stimulate collagen production within the body as ‘collagen peptides’ are too large to be absorbed past the outer most layer of our skin--the epidermis. On the other hand, supplementation with a quality collagen powder mixed with a glass of water or in a smoothie allows for the internal absorption of collagen to occur providing greater support for our skin in addition to our joints and gut microbiome. Hearthy’s grass-fed collagen powder provides a rich source of protein (11g/serving) and amino acid peptides which act to minimize inflammation within the body and contribute to a healthy aging process.    What Makes a Quality Collagen Supplement?     A quality collagen powder is produced using ‘collagen peptides’ (also known as hydrolyzed collagen) which are made of the same amino acids as collagen yet are more easily absorbed by our bodies. Collagen peptides are much shorter amino acids than collagen itself allowing them to be taken up more rapidly in our body to stimulate collagen production. Hearthy’s collagen powder uses premium grass-fed, Halal collagen peptides providing Type I and Type III collagen proteins. The best part? Hearthy’s collagen powder is unflavored and extremely soluble which allows it to be easily mixed with water, smoothies, or hot beverages including tea and coffee. Halal collagen may also be added to your favorite homemade baked treats as it has exceptional stability under extreme heat (300˚C)! Daily collagen supplementation has exceptional benefits not just for our skin but for our joints and digestive health as well.   1. Enhanced Skin Health   The combination of dry heat and sunlight along with environmental pollutants can really wreak havoc on our skin overtime. Regular collagen peptide supplementation has shown to not only boost skin moisture and hydration but also increase skin elasticity to minimize wrinkles. Collagen peptides work in two ways to optimize a glowing skin complexion; 1) help produce elastin and fibrillin--two proteins responsible for maintaining skin structure and integrity and 2) stimulate the body to produce collagen on its own.   2. Joint Pain Relief       Degenerative joint conditions including osteoarthritis increases as we age due to declining collagen production overtime. Fortunately, studies observing collagen peptide supplementation have found that daily use can lessen degenerative symptoms of osteoarthritis along with joint-related pain overall. Collagen peptides work by accumulating in the tissue that protects our joints (cartilage) which stimulates the tissues around our joints to produce more collagen. This results in greater protection from joint-related injury and the formation of osteoarthritis as increased collagen production helps to lower inflammation overtime  Aside from our joints, collagen makes up the majority of our bones and studies have found that regular collagen supplementation may inhibit the breakdown of bone leading to osteoporosis. Specifically, collagen peptides may increase bone mineral density while lowering the levels of proteins in the blood responsible for stimulating bone breakdown with age.    3. Promotes Gut Health    Collagen peptide supplementation has also gained popularity in those aiming to improve gut health due to various digestive conditions including ‘leaky gut.’ This condition occurs when toxins or partially digested food particles ‘leak’ through the lining of the gut to induce inflammation or a change in our gut microbiome. Leaky gut occurs when the tight junctions lining the wall of our digestive tract become weakened and has been associated with excess consumption of processed carbohydrates including refined sugar. Those with lower levels of serum collagen have been linked to an increased risk of ‘leaky gut.’ Luckily researchers have found that regular collagen peptide supplementation is likely to help provide the amino acids needed to repair and rebuild the intestinal wall to prevent leaky gut and optimize digestive health!    Shop Hearthy Foods Collagen Here.   References Moskowitz RW. Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2000 Oct;30(2):87-99. doi: 10.1053/sarh.2000.9622. PMID: 11071580.

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MAR 04, 2021

4 Easy Gluten-free Recipes You Have to Make NOW!

Gluten is a group of proteins found in wheat and wheat-derived products such as: Wheat flour Wheat bran Spelt Durum Kamut Semolina It is also found in: Rye Barley Malt Triticale Brewer’s yeast When gluten mixes with water, it forms a sticky, glue-like texture which helps bread rise and gives you the soft chew mouthfeel that you so enjoy biting into. But, this same property of gluten makes it hard for many people to digest it, and for some, their bodies react badly. You must avoid foods with gluten if you have: Celiac disease Gluten sensitivity Wheat allergy While people once struggled to eliminate gluten from their lives, today there’s more awareness, and thankfully a whole lot of healthy and nutritious products to choose from. There’s a bunch of amazing plant-based flours available, including fruit flours, nut flours, and vegetable flours.  Here are 4 delicious gluten-free recipes to help you realize that eliminating gluten simply means adding some amazing new ingredients to your diet.   Detox Pho Pho is a Vietnamese classic, that is comforting, energizing, and loved the world over. It’s great to have when you’re feeling low, or have been following an unhealthy lifestyle for a while. This recipe uses Hearthy Foods Grass-fed Unflavored Collagen, which helps improve skin, hair, joint, and bone health. Ingredients 2 L chicken stock 1 cinnamon stick 4 tbsp Hearthy collagen 1 ginger piece, 1-inch, minced finely 1 yellow onion, sliced thin 2 tsp coriander seeds 2 star anise 2 tsp fennel seeds 4 cloves, whole 4 rice noodles servings, around 200g ½ bunch Thai basil ½ bunch green onions ½ bunch cilantro 1 lime, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce 4 tbsp sriracha 4 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 cups bean sprouts 4 red chilies, small Instructions Put cloves, star anise, coriander, and fennel in a spice bag (or cheesecloth). Take a large pot and put in the chicken stock, spice bag, collagen, ginger, onion, and cinnamon stick. Allow the stock to simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour. While the soup is bubbling gently, chop the cilantro and green onions, as well as slice the lime. When you’re done cooking the stock, discard the spice bag. Add half portion of the green onions and basil, as well as all of the dry rice noodles. Let it simmer for 5 more minutes, and then add the sriracha, hoisin, and fish sauces. Divide the soup into four bowls. Dunk in the remaining ingredients - onions, bean sprouts, basil, chili, and cilantro.  Instant Pot Butter Chicken Buttery, creamy, and filled with dreamy textures and flavors, butter chicken is taken very seriously in the land of its origin - Punjab, India. And now, it’s in the process of mesmerizing the world too. You must try it - Instant Pot butter chicken takes just 20 minutes. This delicious chicken recipe goes best with fragrant long-grain rice, chapattis, or tortillas.  Ingredients 4 tbsp butter 2 lbs  chicken,  skinless, boneless & cubed 2 tbsp ginger, fresh, grated 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp garlic powder, minced 2 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp curry powder ¾ tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp pepper and salt 1 cup heavy cream 1 can tomato sauce Cilantro, chopped, as an optional garnish Instructions Put the Instant Pot into sauté mode. Throw in butter the butter. As it melts, put in onions, all the spices, ginger, and garlic.  Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring well to ensure that nothing burns. Dunk in the tomato sauce and chicken cubes. Seal the lid, and cook for 7 minutes under high pressure. When done, let the pressure out quickly. Stir in the heavy cream and saute for a couple of minutes, till the sauce thickens to your liking. Serve hot with a sprinkling of cilantro. Easy Hearthy Yellow Split Pea Flour Tortillas Who would have thought you could make tortillas with split pea flour? Well, Hearthy Foods did, and the results are simply out of this world. If you don’t like corn, or you’re simply tired of the same old-old, this is the go-to option for you. The recipe also uses Hearthy Foods Tapioca Flour. Ingredients 2 cups Hearthy Foods Yellow Split Pea flour ⅔ cup Hearthy Foods Tapioca Flour 1 ⅕ cups water (add more, if needed to thin) ¼ tsp sea salt Instructions Put all of the flour and salt into a wide mixing bowl. Whisk together, till the mix is evenly colored. Add in water, a tablespoon at a time, till the texture is thin, just like pancake batter. Place a griddle/skillet on the stove. Set to medium heat. Pour ¼ cup of batter on the pan. You could perhaps move the pan in a circular motion so that the circle becomes wider, but ensure the thickness is even. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until it’s golden-brown. A sign that the tortilla must be flipped onto the other side, is when the shine on the uncooked surface becomes noticeably dull. Easy Red Lentil Flour Pakoras Pakoras are a South Asian snack, usually wolfed down with cups of steaming tea. While the traditional recipe uses chickpea flour (which is also gluten-free) this modern-version stars Hearthy Foods Red Lentil Flour - and is arguably better than the original! Ingredients ½ cup Hearthy red lentil flour ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup thinly sliced onions 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds ½ cup cold water Recipe Mix all the dry ingredients. Stir in the water slowly, till the batter is thick and workable. The batter must not be runny, rather, it must be like thick cake batter. So pour only as much water as necessary. Take a wok/pan and pour in enough canola oil, for a 2 - 3 inch depth.  Use medium heat, and when hot enough, drop in the pakora batter - one 2-tablespoon-sized lump at a time. The messier the shape, the better. When the lower side is deep golden brown, flip over, and fry till the other side is the same. Serve with your favorite Indian chutney - mint and/or tamarind are perfect. When you decide to go gluten-free, ensure you also add a lot of fiber, B-vitamins, calcium, and iron to your diet. Using Hearthy Foods products can help. You could start with their ready-to-use mixes! 

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JUL 28, 2020

Collagen Is Sold Everywhere These Days… Are You Buying The Right Collagen ?

Collagen Is Sold Everywhere These Days… Are You Buying The Right Collagen?We all long for the fountain of youth. Looking good and feeling great has never been so accessible. Most are aware of the vital importance of collagen these days:With various supplements, we can reconstruct and preserve our bodies to our heart's desire. One such supplement is Collagen, the protein that forms the connective tissue all over our bodies. Collagen is a long chain Amino Acid. It allows the skin to be flexible but also gives it structure.Collagen comes from the Greek word “glue,” because that’s essentially what it does. It keeps our body together in a meshed matrix of strands that form of cartilage, joints, skin, hair, and nails. So much of your body relies on this collagen matrix. If we don’t get enough of it we break down.Every living animal has collagen, including marine life, birds, and mammals like cows. In each animal, like humans, they have various forms of collagen for different functions as well.30% of the protein in your body is collagen.70% of the protein in your skin is collagen.We lose 50% of our bodies collagen by age 60. The Five Types of Collagen Our Bodies Need MostWhen it comes to supplements there five main types of collagen. We will cover five of them to help you make more informed decisions about your Collagen intake.Type I - This is the most abundant collagen of the human body. It is present in scar tissue, the end product when tissue heals by repair. It is found in tendons, skin, artery walls, cornea, the endomysium surrounding muscle fibers, fibrocartilage, and the organic part of bones and teeth.Type II - Hyaline cartilage, makes up 50% of all cartilage protein. Vitreous humor of the eye. Type II is all the joint cartilage and their articular surfaces that connect on that joint so if you were to  have a joint that's worn out you would want to probably take more of the two verses maybe weak ligaments that's a whole different thing okayType III - This is the collagen of granulation tissue and is produced quickly by young fibroblasts before the tougher type I collagen is synthesized. Reticular fiber. Also found in artery walls, skin, intestines, and the uterus. Type III is the connective tissue, the collagen that is like mesh around the liver inside the liver that separates the different parts. It's more delicate, as in the bone marrow, and in the lymph.Type IV - Basal lamina; eye lens. It also serves as part of the filtration system in capillaries and the glomeruli of nephron in the kidney. This Type forms the respiratory tract and that's involved in the bronchial tubes the lungs around the intestines and the tissue around the heart.Type V - Forms the hair and cell surfaces. This is the interstitial tissue, associated with Type I and placentaWhy We Need to Consume Collagen SupplementsMost people assume that if they eat enough animal protein they will get Collagen in their bodies. The truth is that even if you are eating a lot of meat, it would be very hard for your body to synthesize protein and rebuild it into Collagen. To build Collagen your body requires a lot more to link all the amino chains together.Chlorophyll from plant food and Vitamin C would have to be present in large quantities to produce collagen directly. And the volume you would need to consume would be impossible.Using a Collagen Supplement helps you avoid consuming as much protein meat. It’s easier, cheaper, and more effective than shoving down impossible quantities of meat and plants to digest.Collagen supplements provide the raw materials for your body that you don’t normally get. Most likely, unless you are eating all parts of the animals you consume,  like our primal ancestors, you are likely not getting the amount of Collagen you truly need.You get close to a 90% absorption rate with Collagen supplements, whereas, getting collagen from food it’s as low as 25-35%. Since most of us don’t eat like Gorillas, when we injure a joint, ligament, or tendon, it may feel like our joints aren’t recovering. Hearthy Collagen has a 5 Star Rating Money back Guarantee Certified Halal Grass-Fed Cholesterol Free Carbohydrate Free Made with Solugel Technology (100% Absorption) No Artificial Color/Flavor America's Favorite Collagen! Non-GMO Gluten-Free All Natural Paleo Friendly

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OCT 28, 2019

Hearthy Collagen is the leader in the Halal Collagen Market.

Hearthy Foods is the pioneer of halal collagen. Hearthy Collagen is the leading seller of premium halal collagen.  Hearthy Collagen is excellent at instantly dissolving and has an invisible taste that leaves your drink or food to remain unflavored.      The oral consumption of Hearthy Collagen may provide numerous health benefits. Health Benefits      Dosage   Effects            Studies Beauty   5-10 g/day 3 months Increase hydration, firmness, and elasticity of the skin In vitro and in vivo studies Joints 10 g/day, 4 to 6 months Help to maintain the structure and functionality of joints In vitro and in vivo studies Bone Health 5-10 g/day, 6 to 12 months Support bone mineral density and strengthens the bone In vitro and in vivo studies Satiety 15 g/day Reduce the calorie intake in subsequent meals In vivo study   Hearthy Collagen Features: Pure Protein  High digestible  All-natural (clean label) Free from sugar, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates Free additives and preservatives Free from artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners Gluten-free Non-GMO GRAS  Hearthy Collagen has Type I and Type III.  Type I is the most common collagen found in the connective tissue (skin, bones, and tendons). Type III collagen is present in your skin. It reduces as we age. Young person skin man contains up to 50% of type III collagen, but as we age this reduces to 5-10%. Hearthy Collagen is halal bovine sourced collagen.  Did you know?  Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It accounts for 30% of the body's protein. More than twenty different types of collagen have been identified as the key building blocks that provide support and structure to our bodies. Collagen is present in all connective tissues such as skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Collagen plays a crucial role in supporting and connecting everything together. Collagen is the building block of our body.  Collagen peptides, which are also known as collagen hydrolysate or hydrolyzed collagen, are a type of highly digestible protein.  A significant number of clinical studies show the benefit of collagen peptides in relation to the skin, bones, and joints, weight management and sports nutrition.      

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JAN 15, 2018

Why Collagen?

WHY COLLAGEN? Hearthy Collagen is top rated collagen in the market. We believe for every problem there is a solution.  Our Collagen Peptides introduced the benefits to people everywhere.  We do that by providing a way for your body to boost collagen production with natural, minimally-processed and clean label products. Collagen is the building block of our bodies including skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints.    HERE ARE JUST A FEW BENEFITS WE’VE SEEN FROM TAKING COLLAGEN DAILY: Radiant Skin Youthful Skin Joint health Tendon & bone strength Healthy cartilage Increased athletic performance Improved digestion Gut health Deeper sleep A FIT FOR ANY LIFESTYLE: Many of our formulas are odorless and tasteless powders that dissolve instantly in liquids. They can be mixed with water, beverages, smoothies, and food recipes – making them easy to incorporate into whatever your diet is. We also have a variety of naturally flavored products, to suit your personal preferences.    Inner Beauty Hearthy Collagen creates beauty from within. Our products work from within to enhance your skin, hair, and nails, naturally. Collagen helps restore the skin’s moisture, improving the elasticity, tone, and vibrancy that’s already within you. We’re all about providing natural, simple ways to combat the signs of aging to help you look and ultimately feel your best. Healthy skin is the ideal form of beauty. It's considered achievable by all, men and women, young and old—and it begins with high-quality collagen. 

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