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.).
Protein Powder Pitfalls. Protein powder could undermine weight loss if you mix it into a high-calorie shake or smoothie. Most powders have between 90 and 120 calories per serving. Add yogurt, juice, banana, honey and other fruit, and suddenly your sensible snack has more calories and sugar than some meals.