One writer's experience taking collagen supplements and how it changed her health. Sounds crazy, but adding powdered connective tissue from cows and fish to your morning coffee, smoothies, oatmeal, or juice is suddenly supertrendy among the clean eating crowd.
Photo: Desserts With Benefits. Protein powder is a popular go-to after a workout: Put in a shaker cup, add water, shake, and you have a portable drink to revitalize your muscles and energy. Or add it to a blender with milk, fruit, greens, nut butter, or other fun add-ins, and itâs an anytime snack or meal replacement. (And a delicious one at that.).
1 For every 30-40 grams of protein powder used, drink 2 extra cups of plain water mixed with nothing, just water! 2  Never drink your protein drink shortly after eating high fiber foods, as may attach onto the fiber and harden. 3  Can eat high fiber shortly after protein drinks if you wish.