One writer's experience taking collagen supplements and how it changed her health. Sounds crazy, but adding powdered connective tissue from cows and fish to your morning coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, or juice is suddenly supertrendy among the clean eating crowd.
Photo: Desserts With Benefits. Protein powder is a popular go-to after a workout: Put in a shaker cup, add water, shake, and you have a portable drink to revitalize your muscles and energy. Or add it to a blender with milk, fruit, greens, nut butter, or other fun add-ins, and itâs an anytime snack or meal replacement. (And a delicious one at that.).
Mix the drink into low-fat milk or water when you use it as a snack. If you're using protein powder as a meal replacement, add just 1/2 to 1 cup of fruit and 1/2 cup of milk. This helps to keep the calories in check. Avoid protein powders that contain extra carbohydrates, especially in the form of sugar.