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.).
You may unsubscribe at any time. Your Privacy Rights | About Us. The answer: Protein powder can help you lose weightâand it's especially helpful during your workouts. The energy boost you get from the powder can help you push your muscles harder during your sweat sessions, so you'll torch more calories, says Avena. That said, you definitely don't need to use protein powders if you're trying to slim down.