10 Foods That Contain Collagen for Skin Health

 

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10 Foods That Contain Collagen for Skin Health

Collagen is a protein present in the skin that functions to form structure and also firmness. Collagen levels can decrease over time, so the skin will become wrinkled and no longer smooth. How to prevent it is to eat foods that contain collagen.

Foods That Contain Collagen

Collagen is actually produced by the body itself. As we age, the amount of collagen in the body will plummet. If you do not want to experience problems with declining skin quality, the body must be stimulated to produce collagen every day.

Here are some choices of foods that contain collagen:

1.     Broth from the bones

Broth from bones in addition to having a delicious taste and can be used for various types of soupy dishes also contains quite a lot of beneficial nutrients.

Broth made at home usually contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, collagen, glucosamine, amino acids, to collagen. This content will make the body produce collagen in large quantities.

Each bone broth does not have the same qualities. So make sure that the selection of bones is of high quality. If the selected bones are of high quality, the resulting broth will also be of high quality.

2.     Sea fish

Sea fish contain collagen that is quite high, especially in the bones.

You are not advised to consume the head or bones if you are not hooked. It is better to eat the meat part to be used as various types of food either steamed, grilled, or fried.

Although marine fish have many sources of collagen and of course protein, you are also not advised to consume too much. Some types of seafood contain quite a lot of mercury which will be harmful if consumed in excessive amounts.

3.     Chicken

Did you know that most collagen supplements found on the market are made from chicken?

The most widely used chicken body part to produce collagen or trigger collagen production in the body is the neck and cartilage owned.

If you do not want to use supplements and prefer to use natural ingredients, you can make broth from chicken bones and skin. Broth can be mixed with some meat to make food. Apart from being a food that contains collagen and is good for skin health, chicken can also help overcome arthritis.

4.     Different types of oranges

Various citrus fruits are very important to overcome the problem of very low body collagen production.

Oranges contain quite a lot of vitamin C which is beneficial for the body, especially in terms of helping stimulate collagen formation. That is why some skin care products use a lot of vitamin C as one of its components.

You can eat oranges directly every day with any type. Oranges can be eaten directly as a fruit or made into a healthy and refreshing drink.

5.     Egg white

Some sources of nutrients that make collagen production increase above are usually made of bones or joints. However, eggs have more or less the same function even though the component is not there. Egg whites contain a nutrient called proline which is an amino acid to stimulate collagen formation.

You can consume egg whites regularly or limit it to 1-2 eggs every day. It is better to process egg whites by boiling than frying so that they are easy to chew and do not add fat to the diet.

6.     Tropical fruits

In addition to oranges, some types of tropical fruits also contain quite a lot of vitamin C which is good for skin health. The fruit consists of red guava, mango, pineapple, to kiwi. You can consume it every day according to your needs.

7.     Greens

Green vegetables have quite a lot of benefits for the body. Besides being able to be used to supply fiber, green vegetables also contain antioxidants called chlorophyll. This antioxidant is good for the body because it can maintain cells and make collagen production increase.

Various types of green vegetables can be used to increase collagen production in the body. You can use mustard, spinach, to pak choy. These various vegetables can be consumed at any time either raw or cooked first.

8.     Garlic

Whether we realize it or not, garlic is very good for skin health.

Garlic contains quite a lot of sulfur or sulfur. This substance is able to help the body produce collagen and prevent damage to the tissue so that the skin will not be damaged.

You can use garlic every day for cooking. Some people also make chili sauce, pickles, to cakes with garlic.

9.     Legumes

The next food that contains collagen is nuts.

Various types of nuts that are high in protein can also help the production of collagen. Legumes such as kidney beans and the like can help the body to increase the amount of collagen because it contains quite a lot of copper.

10. Tomato

Tomatoes also have a considerable amount of vitamin C intake. Eating tomatoes in any form, be it fruit or made into food, will supply nutritional needs for collagen by 30 percent per one medium-sized tomato. So, if you eat 3-4 tomatoes can boost collagen needs in the body.

Besides being able to supply the needs of nutrients that are beneficial for collagen, tomatoes also have antioxidants in the form of lycopene. These antioxidants will make the body become healthier and you are not easy to experience other health problems.

Those are some food choices that contain collagen. Which ones do you often consume regularly? Hopefully you can use the information above to maintain healthy skin, especially the face so that it can always look perfect.

 

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