Collagen handbook : recipes for natural living / Kimberly Holland ; foreword by Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York, New York : Sterling, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., [2020]Description: xi, 163 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454936619
- 1454936614
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 613.282 HOL | Available | T00828681 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An authoritative, illustrated, and easy-to-follow guide to collagen and how it can enhance your health--from rejuvenating hair and skin to treating bones and joints.
Collagen, in the form of supplements and additives, and in natural sources, has become one of today's most popular paths to wellness. But what exactly is collagen, how is it produced, and how can you incorporate it into your diet? The Collagen Handbook is an essential resource for understanding the benefits of collagen in your diet and learning how to incorporate the fountain of youth into your everyday wellness routine. Featuring 40 recipes, this book will help those looking to rejuvenate their skin, improve gut health, ease arthritis symptoms, or simply ward off degeneration in muscles and tissues in the body. Topics that are discussed include the difference between collagen and gelatin, various sources of collagen and supplements, and the status of collagen and FDA testing.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Collagen, in the form of supplements and additives, and in natural sources, has become a popular path to wellness. It offers a unique blend of amino acids and other compounds that are essential for maintaining the structure and integrity of almost every part of the body. This handbook will help you understand collagen and the many possible benefits of the plentiful protein. Holland covers the basics--the types and sources--then moves on to the impact collagen can have on the skin, joints, bones, and more. Includes more than 40 recipes for cooking with collagen-rich foods or collagen supplements that can help you incorporate this protein into your daily wellness routine.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Foreword (p. ix)
- Part 1 All About Collagen (p. 1)
- What's in Collagen? (p. 2)
- What's Made from Collagen? (p. 3)
- When Was Collagen Discovered? (p. 4)
- What Destroys Collagen? (p. 5)
- How Did Our Ancestors Get Collagen? (p. 5)
- Types of Collagen (p. 8)
- The Main Types of Collagen (p. 11)
- The Sources of Collagen (p. 17)
- What's Hydrolyzed Collagen? (p. 18)
- What Are Collagen Peptides? (p. 18)
- Why Food is Good for Collagen (p. 19)
- Why Supplements Are Good for Collagen (p. 19)
- How Do Collagen Supplements Work? (p. 19)
- What's Better: Food or Supplement? (p. 21)
- How Can You Know Collagen is Going Where You Want it? (p. 21)
- Gelatin Vs. Collagen (p. 22)
- Everything You Need to Know About Collagen Powder (p. 23)
- How are Collagen Powders Made? (p. 23)
- How is Hydrolyzed Collagen Made? (p. 24)
- Where Do I Use Collagen Powder? (p. 25)
- Can I Buy a Vegan Collagen Powder? (p. 25)
- A Word About Sourcing (p. 25)
- What to Look for in a Collagen Powder (p. 27)
- Where Do I Buy Collagen Powder? (p. 28)
- How Much Collagen Should I Take? (p. 28)
- Are There Side Effects or Risks? (p. 29)
- Is Collagen Right for Me? (p. 30)
- Part 2 Skin Health (p. 33)
- Collagen: The Fountain of Youth? (p. 33)
- Skincare That Shows: Antioxidants Can Boost Collagen (p. 35)
- Topical Collagen for Skin (p. 36)
- Bid Brittle Nails Adieu (p. 37)
- Healthier Joints (p. 38)
- Collagen: The Ultimate Pain Reliever (p. 40)
- Good for the Heart (p. 43)
- Collagen: The Heart Healer? (p. 43)
- Better Bones (p. 44)
- Collagen: The Bone Builder? (p. 46)
- Build Stronger Muscles (p. 48)
- Collagen: Just Like Lifting Weights? (p. 49)
- Other Possible Benefits (p. 51)
- Collagen-Rich Foods (p. 53)
- Collagen-Boosting Foods (p. 56)
- Part 3 Collagen Recipes (p. 71)
- Part 4 Frequently Asked Questions (p. 139)
- Metric Conversion Chart (p. 143)
- Glossary (p. 144)
- Resources (p. 145)
- Bibliography (p. 146)
- Index (p. 156)
- Image Credits (p. 162)
- Acknowledgments (p. 163)
- About the Author (p. 164)