10 Foods that Aid in the Production of Collagen

It’s the start of the new year, which means our new year’s resolutions are in place and it’s time for a fresh start. Whether you believe in resolutions or not, here are tips to start taking better care of your skin. The start of a brand new year is the perfect time to put these tips into play. What are you waiting for? Get scrolling!

Citrus:

This is probably the easiest to incorporate in your everyday routine. Whether it’s freshly squeezed orange juice or lemon water. Citrus fruits contain Vitamin C which in turn helps increase the production of collagen. When life gives you lemons, it also gives you Vitamin C.

Mustard Greens:

There are so many recipes you can make to get your dose of mustard greens. You can sauté, braise, steam, the list goes on. Mustard greens are jam-packed with Vitamin C and protein which means one thing: say good-bye to those fine lines!

Spinach:

Another leafy delicious green to add to your daily menu. Although many believe spinach is related to mustard greens, they are actually quite different. Spinach can be delicious both raw and cooked. However, mustard greens are primarily consumed cooked. The one thing they do have in common is the fact that they can aid in kicking your collagen into high-gear.

Peppers:

Yes, bring on the chili peppers and the bell peppers. Believe it or not, but peppers are high in Vitamin C and super easy to include in many dishes. That sounds like a win-win!

Fish:

Fish have many health benefits, so it’s no surprise that it does wonders for our skin. Fish contains zinc which increases collagen production. So get that salmon marinated in lemon, pop it in the oven and you’re on your way to beautiful, healthy skin.

Eggs:

Scrambled, poached, or sunny-side up, this go-to breakfast item will get our collagen going. Eggs contain zinc and protein, which means we’ve been starting the day right. So let’s keep up the good work!

Mushrooms:

There are tons of different types of mushrooms and they all contain zinc and of course, protein. So whether you prefer shiitake or enoki, you are on your way to wrinkle-free skin.

Whole Grain Pasta:

This is a great source of zinc. Not to mention, if you mix it up with peppers, mushrooms, and spinach – you have yourself a collagen-packed dish. Maybe finish it off with a fresh squeeze of lemon.

Avocado:

Dreams do come true, something as delicious as avocado is actually good for you. It’s no secret that avocado is a healthy fat and is infused with so many nutrients. So of course, it is perfect for getting that collagen going. Avocado toast, please!

Soybeans:

A great source of protein and super delicious. It can be found in an array of food items such as soy milk, edamame and miso. Soybeans are versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory dishes.

There are many other foods items that are packed with nutrients that can increase the production of collagen. We hope this will inspire you to include more of these foods into your diet to get that skin glow we all crave. 

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