As a rule of thumb it will about double in volume (1/2 cup raw = 1 cup cooked). There's not any change in the amount of calories (unless you cook your oats in milk as noted above). It's traditional to add brown sugar and raisins to oatmeal.
1 Collagen is most commonly found within the body in the skin, bones and connective tissues. 2  The word collagen is derived from the Greek kolla, meaning glue. 3  Collagen gives the skin its strength and structure, and also plays a role in the replacement of dead skin cells.
Dr. Kellyann earned the nickname âThe Queen of Collagen,â by proving the benefits of this incredible superfood through her patientsâ amazing health transformations. What is collagen? Collagen is a strong protein naturally produced by your body. Itâs synthesized mainly from two amino acids (the smallest units of protein)âglycine and proline. And itâs the major component of connective tissue as well as your hair, skin, and nails. In fact, collagen is the single most prevalent protein in the animal kingdom. It makes up approximately 33% of the total protein in your body. It accounts for roughly 75% of the dry weight of your skin.