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.).
It's time we rehab protein powder's image. âWomen may actually benefit more from protein powder than men do,â says certified strength and conditioning specialist Marie Spano, R.D. âMen who are involved in a general fitness program typically have enough protein in their diet, whereas many women fall short. Protein powder can help fill in the gaps.â.