Your Cart is Empty
BYÂ MADELEINE HAASE
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, providing structure and strength to our skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It may improve skin health, heart health, prevent bone loss, boost muscle mass, and relieve joint pain. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, making it crucial to boost collagen intake through our diet.
Here’s everything you need to know about adding more collagen to your diet, including foods that directly and indirectly help your body produce more collagen.
Fish, especially with the skin on, is a great source of collagen. Marine collagen, derived from fish, is highly bioavailable, meaning it is absorbed into the body more efficiently than other sources.
Â
Egg whites are rich in proline, one of the amino acids necessary for collagen production.
Oysters are rich in zinc, a critical component in the creation and repair of collagen, promoting skin health and healing.
Beans are a great source of plant protein and contain amino acids necessary for collagen production.
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which plays an integral role in the synthesis of pro-collagen, the body’s precursor to collagen.
Bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C, essential for collagen production. They contain more vitamin C than an orange.
Potatoes, especially sweet potatoes, are rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene antioxidants, which the body converts to vitamin A, stimulating collagen production.
Bone broth is made by simmering animal bones and connective tissues, which breaks down collagen into gelatin, easily absorbed by the body.
Dairy products are rich in proline and glycine, amino acids essential for collagen production.
Cashews are rich in zinc and copper, minerals that play crucial roles in collagen and elastin development, giving strength and flexibility to the skin.
Â
By incorporating these foods into your diet, you can naturally boost your collagen levels and enjoy the numerous health benefits it offers.
Comments will be approved before showing up.
Inspired by Sally Fallon Morell and Nourishing Traditions, this article explores how slow, intentional clay pot cooking supports traditional food preparation methods. Learn why gentle simmering, bone broth, and nutrient-dense meals are helping families rediscover the value of cooking with patience and purpose.
I never paid much attention to beans until recently. Now they're a weekly staple—and cooking them in a clay pot completely changed the flavor, texture, and experience.
Every time VitaClay founder Michelle Liu’s daughter comes home, she asks for Mom’s Chinese chicken soup with shiitake mushrooms. After more than 25 years of VitaClay, we’ve realized that many families have their own version of this story—real food, familiar recipes and cooking traditions passed from one generation to another.
