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.).
According to the directions on the container, add a serving of whey protein powder to the recommended amount of water, milk, or juice and blend for a great protein drink. Some people like adding other foods, like fruit, berries, peanut butter, or sweetenersâjust make sure you donât go too heavy on extra calories!