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Skinny Collagen Soup
I’m repeating this post from March last year due to the huge popularity of this unique soup which has taken the country by storm. It’s my Skinny Collagen Soup – once you try it, you won’t want anything else – AND you get your collagen in at the same time – it’s made with Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. The weather in Cape Town is starting to get REALLY cold now, so soups naturally spring to mind to warm us. Unlike me, some people don’t like collagen in their coffee. I know. It’s crazy, and I can’t understand it at all. My husband is one such case, so I had to come up with a way to get my husband to take his collagen without him realising it (sneaky because men “always know better”…). I developed a pure collagen consommé just for him! And – one that won’t cause weight gain, in fact just the opposite. He absolutely loves it (and he is super fussy). The ‘instant’ stuff on the shelves is pretty toxic so either make your own thin soup/stock/broth and add my very Pure Hydrolysed Collagen, or take 1-2 spoons of my scrumptious Skinny Collagen Soup (SCS) and just add hot water! So easy! When I presented my husband with his first SCS with chopped fresh parsley from our garden sprinkled on top – that was it. I now have an addict on my hands. Mission accomplished! The other thing he loves to add to his SCS is a few squished pieces of celery so the juice is just detectable. But even without it – it’s a meal for anyone on the run, to quell hunger pangs while not putting on weight, and it’s so delicious you may want seconds. It’s a fabulous meal replacement when you are stuck (or want to lose some weight). Great for kids at school on a cold day in a food flask. But because it’s a powder, you can take it in your bag/case and just add hot water – it’s so easy for a quick lunch anywhere, any time, it’s totally natural and it has my own mixture of organic herbs and spices with collagen. Sometimes when we don’t feel like a big meal, just a salad, we’ll make ourselves a mug of SCS and have it as our “starter”. It blunts the appetite, provides us with superb quality protein and other excellent nutrition from the organic dried herbs & spices in my recipe, while still leaving room for our crunchy salad. You don’t have to wait for winter to try Skinny Collagen Soup – we didn’t . It fills you and is a great way of banishing hunger when a snack attack rears it’s ugly head. Sometimes in the evenings before bed we might have a mug of steaming Skinny Collagen Soup instead of tea, or in the afternoon if we feel like it at tea time – actually anytime will do…. It’s always a winner in our home. If you want to lose some weight (or NOT put on this winter!) have a cup of SCS instead of lunch, and take my BRILLIANT Berberine Complex and you’ll lose quite a few kilos while getting your body super-healthy in the process. Please share your experience with this soup – I’d love to hear. Stay warm in this cold weather!!! (originally posted on Facebook)
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Does your hair need some help?
Try this Collagen Hair Mask! Apart from the amazing difference collagen makes over time to the thickness and lustre of your hair from the inside out. Here’s a way to give it that little extra boost using a Collagen Hair Mask. The shaft of your hair is porous, and will be able to absorb hydrolysed collagen, so give it a whirl, especially if you have colour-treated hair. Collagen strengthens the hair from the inside out as we know, but it also fortifies the entire shaft by forming a protective shield around each strand of hair, reducing breakage and protecting it from sun, heat and the environment when applied externally. Apply just once a month for nourished hair and scalp. Your hair will be soft and shiny! Here’s what you need for the Collagen Hair Mask: 2 tablespoons Sally-Ann Creed’s Organic Coconut Oil 2 tablespoons Sally-Ann Creed’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Sally-Ann Creed’s Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Here’s what you do with it: Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Apply to your entire head of hair, massaging into the scalp and applying it all the way down to the ends of the hair Leave on for 20 minutes. Shampoo and rinse well. Repeat shampoo, if necessary. NOTES Apply only once a month ONLY – and use our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen – don’t use any other kind of collagen, it may not work. Please let us know your results!!
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5 ways Collagen boosts thyroid health
We have SO many messages and testimonies of people who have had amazing results with our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen regarding thyroid health and function. Collagen, a crucial protein in the body, offers potential benefits for thyroid health. Firstly, collagen contains amino acids like glycine, proline, and arginine, which support the synthesis of thyroid hormones. These amino acids play a role in converting the inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into its active form (T3). Additionally, collagen provides structural support to the thyroid gland, promoting its optimal function. The protein also aids in reducing inflammation, which is vital as thyroid disorders often involve immune system imbalances. Collagen’s ability to support gut health is noteworthy, as a healthy gut contributes to better absorption of essential nutrients for thyroid function. Including collagen-rich foods or supplements in one’s diet may help enhance overall thyroid health by addressing various aspects like hormone synthesis, gland structure, and inflammation reduction. Furthermore, collagen’s role in promoting a healthy gut lining is pivotal for thyroid health. Leaky gut syndrome, where the intestinal barrier becomes permeable, is associated with autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s disease. Our incredible Pure Hydrolysed Collagen can help maintain gut integrity, preventing the leakage of harmful substances into the bloodstream that might trigger an immune response against the thyroid. Moreover, collagen supports the production of other proteins necessary for tissue repair and regeneration, aiding in the recovery of damaged thyroid tissue. The anti-inflammatory properties of collagen contribute to managing chronic inflammation, a common factor in thyroid disorders. In conclusion, integrating collagen into your diet may offer a multifaceted approach to supporting thyroid health through its impact on hormone synthesis, structural support, gut integrity, and inflammation modulation. Here are some other ways collagen helps your thyroid health: 1. Collagen balances other PROTEINS in the body. Remember we MUST HAVE protein for a healthy thyroid gland (if you are suffering, here’s one quick way to improve it). In hypothyroid patients, tryptophan is converted to serotonin. This suppresses thyroid function further (by increasing other thyroid-suppressing hormones like cortisol and estrogen). This is where collagen comes to the rescue – there is NO tryptophan in collagen – that is just one reason it is so beneficial to the thyroid. 2. Collagen lowers CORTISOL in hypothyroidism, which lowers stress levels. Stress hormones block the conversion of T4 to T3 (the active hormone) in the liver – collagen boosts the liver’s ability to convert T4 to the active T3 form by lowering cortisol. Amazing. 3. Collagen lowers ENDOTOXIN, a thyroid-suppressive substance over-produced by intestinal bacteria – usually found in hypothyroidism. It over-burdens the liver, prevents detoxification of estrogen and cortisol and prevents healthy liver detoxification. Collagen is the most wonderful liver detoxifier. 4. Collagen boosts thyroid and METABOLIC RATE by regulating BLOOD SUGAR. Almost all of us need to be on a lower carb diet for good health. However hypothyroid sufferers do need more carbs in their diet – it’s a fact. The worst thing you can do if hypothyroid is to go into ketosis. Collagen helps to regulate blood sugar as you transition to a lower carb diet, as it will enable you to metabolise carbs without the need for extra insulin, and it will prevent a rise in blood sugar. Most hypothyroid sufferers are (or become) insulin resistant – and they have been shown to have more than 26% less glycine than they need – another reason glycine-rich collagen is helpful to hypothyroid and diabetic patients. 5. Lastly, collagen improves the thyroid’s ability to USE T3. Having adequate levels is not enough – you need to be able to UTILISE this T3. Collagen also helps to restore insulin sensitivity and help you reverse insulin resistance, thereby improving your thyroid health. Our amazing Pure Hydrolysed Collagen protein powder comes from grass-fed cows. It has no taste or smell, is non-GMO, and produced from only grass-fed cows. It’s also Halaal! You’ll find it at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop
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How do I take this? A Guide to our Products
People often ask us How do I take this? Our Sally-Ann Creed Products, directions for use and what can they be taken with are all below. We have put together a comprehensive list of “How do I take this”. The list has 35 Collagen, Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals, Pantry and Sugar Alternatives. We have 170 products in our range and we will continue to update this list. Contents: Pure Hydrolysed Collagen Beauty Bullets Collagel Colla-Joint Plus for Man’s Best Friend Skinny Collagen Soup Super CollagenT2 Gelatine Berberine Complex Biotin Bio Chelated Magnesium Premium Clear Skin & Lips CoQ10 Ester C caplets L-Glutamine Magnesium Citrate Powder MaxiPrebiotic MaxiProiotic 20 Milk Thistle Premium MaxiMSM (powder and tablets) Olive Leaf Omega-3 Fish Oil Quercetin Scorbi-Cee and Super-Cee powder Skinny Fibre Vitamin D3 Premium 5000iu Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg Zinc BioSweet Xylitol & Erythritol Keto Sweet Zero Collagen Products 1. Pure Hydrolysed Collagen About: ‘There’s no magic bullet, although I do admit collagen does come close. You won’t live forever but you’ll have a better quality of life and look a lot better too (on the inside and out)’ – Sally-Ann Creed. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-pure-hydrolysed/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are placed in the bag) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. You can also take it between meals or last thing at night. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the Super CollagenT2 (chicken) type 2. If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other to ensure the best absorption possible. Always increase water intake with collagen. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 2. Beauty Bullets About: Each capsule contains 575mg pure collagen. Now you can have the choice of either powder or capsules when getting your ‘collagen fix’ daily. We understand that for travelling, or if you are sensitive to taking powders you might want capsules, so now you can get pure hydrolysed collagen in capsule form. These BEAUTY BULLETS are literally ‘shots’ of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-beauty-bullets/ Direction for use: Take 5-10 Collagen Beauty Bullet Capsules 1-2 x a day with hot or cold liquid (great for travellers). Can take with: Same instructions as collagen 3. Collagel About:A unique blend of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (NON-GMO, Grass-Fed and 100% Pure) from a clean bovine source. It is exactly the same excellent Pure Hydrolysed Collagen you will find under our label. In addition we have included Pure Hydrolysed Gelatine with a potent prebiotic powder to improve and promote the healthy colonic flora. The addition of hydrolysed gelatine brings the price down but the effects are the same. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagel/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablespoon in water or stir into your coffee – it dissolves instantly and has no taste. 4. Colla-Joint Plus About: A powerful supplement which includes Collagen, MaxiMSM, gelatine, probiotic and prebiotic to improve bone and joint health, digestive health and promotes the health of skin, nails and hair. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/collagen-plus/ Direction for use: One scoop a day in warm or hot water. Add to food or with yoghurt. Ingredients: Collagen, gelatine, probiotic for the health of the gut. 5. Super CollagenT2 About: Chicken Collagen Type 2 for Joint Support. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chicken-collagen-type-2-for-joints/ Direction for use: 1-2 scoops (14ml scoops are the size of a tablespoon) can be added to your morning tea/coffee/glass of water at least an hour or more before breakfast. Where possible avoid mixing it with other proteins however, if you absolutely cannot take it unless you have yogurt or something else, you will still derive benefit from it. Do not mix it with the other Pure Hydrolysed Collagen (bovine, type 1 & 3). If you are taking both, then take them at least 2 hours away from each other. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder in water 6. Skinny Collagen Soup About: There are 3g of Pure Hydrolysed Collagen per scoop so this is a suitable meal replacement for at least one main meal a day if you are wishing to lose weight. In each scoop of Skinny Collagen Soup you will get a burst of flavour from dozens of organic herbs and spices. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-collagen-soup/ Direction for use: 1-2 spoons in hot water – which can be a meal replacement or used as a base for soups, gravies, stews or as a broth alternative to lose weight. Very nourishing and collagen-rich, it is excellent when you can’t stomach solid food for whatever reason – this way you are nourished and filled. Lovely in a broth or light soup. 1-2 scoops a day is fine. Can take with: L-Glutamine powder 7. Gelatine About: A cooked form of collagen– gelatin “gels” so you can make jelly and terrines. Great for baking/cooking, but collagen doesn’t gel. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-benefits-of-gelatine/ Direction for use: Mixed the required amount as per your recipe in hot water to dissolve complete then add the same amount of cold water and allow to cool for 5-10minutes. Vitamins, Minerals and Nutraceuticals 8. Berberine Complex About: On its own it is an amazing product for normalizing blood sugar levels, however with Sally-Ann Creed® Berberine Complex you have the added chromium for that “double whammy” – ideal for those who wish to lose weight whilst controlling blood sugar levels. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/berberinecomplex/ Direction for use: Adults – Take 1 capsule three times a day, after food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For special precautions please read package insert or link below 9. Biotin Bio About: Boosts health of hair and nails, helps manage blood sugar levels, assists blood sugar control, prevents hair loss, provides energy, eliminate skin inflammation & seborrheic dermatitis, helps prevent anaemia. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/biotin-bio/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily. 10. Chelated Magnesium Premium About: It is an essential nutrient and is required for the maintenance of some of the most basic functions of life. Crucial organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys are dependent upon it. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/chelated-magnesium-premium/ Direction for use: Take 2-3 a day. These capsules contain 100mg each of magnesium glycinate. Can take with: Food, with other vitamins. 11. Clear Skin & Lips About: A combination of powerful immune modulators, and are intricately involved in the repair and maintenance of skin and lips. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/clear-lips-skin/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for skin, herpes zoster and acne. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 12. CoQ10 About: Coenzyme Q-10 is an essential component of the mitochondria and so is involved in energy production within body cells. Coenzyme Q-10 is a natural antioxidant which plays several highly useful roles in the body, including support for heart health and the production of energy in cells. CoQ-10 has also been identified as important for those using Statins as it can replace what they may deplete. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/coq-10-coenzyme-q10/ Direction for use: As a food supplement for adults, one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product. 13. Ester-C Tablets About: Our bodies cannot make vitamin C so it is an essential nutrient to take in daily. It is formulated with citrus bioflavonoids to help with absorption. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/ester-c/ Direction for use: 2 or more a day with food at any time of the day – we cannot make vitamin C in our bodies so it is an essential nutrient for us to survive. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 14. L-Glutamine About: This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Used for the control of cravings, support the immune system, aid in muscle fatigue, improve blood sugar, and the able to repair a leaky gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/l-glutamine-powder Direction for use: Take ½ to one teaspoon a day in water away from food. ½ an hour before breakfast, lunch and/or dinner (which means 1-3 times a day) take in ¼ glass of water (or more). Eat your meal ½ hour or more later. This is a powerful gut healer, energy provider and all-round “feel-good” nutrient. Can take with: You can take this with Collagen but not with Skinny Fibre. 15. Magnesium Citrate Powder About: You might not know this, but almost everyone is short of magnesium, you included. And another interesting little health byte is that almost every known disease is associated with (not caused by – I said associated with) a magnesium deficiency. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/magnesium-citrate-powder Direction for use: Take a teaspoon in ½ – 1 glass water at any time of the day with or without meals. You can add this to your bottle of water It is quite tart, so give it a good stir to dissolve it properly, it is sometimes very slightly lumpy. Can take with: MaxiMSM powder, Pure Hydrolysed Collagen, MaxiFOS and Glutamine, Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water.. Can be taken with food, with other vitamins or on its own. 16. MaxiPrebiotic About: This is a soluble fibre and creates an excellent and healthy environment for the probiotics to implant, while improving overall colon ecology and digestive health. It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxifos-prebiotic-powder-100g/ Direction for use: Take 1-6 teaspoons any time of the day with anything. Can be mixed into food or beverage, hot or cold or taken on the tongue and eaten as a treat! It helps the gut flora and can be an effective Candida treatment, gut ‘fixer’ and weight loss aid. Can take with: Absolutely anything you like. Quite delicious to sweeten things with but it is not sugar. 17. MaxiProbiotic 20 About: Combines both prebiotic and probiotic into one capsule: It is an extremely potent probiotic with 10 strains, delivering 20 billion CFUs per vegicap, with added FOS, a prebiotic to help to promote the implantation of the probiotic flora. Ideal for building a healthy microbiome. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxibiotic-20-vegicaps/ Direction for use: You can take one to three a day – excellent for building the microbiome. Can take with: Best on an empty stomach last thing at night or first thing in the morning with water. Very good to take this with MaxiFOS as it is the ‘food’ for the healthy intestinal bacteria. 18. Milk Thistle Premium 500mg About: Milk Thistle is one of the most powerful ways you can protect your liver. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/milk-thistle-premium/ Direction for use: 1-3 a day with a meal. Can take with: Anything – best with food. 19. Maxi-MSM– Tablets and Powder About: MSM is one of the most powerful and effective anti-inflammatory. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/maxi-msm/ Direction for use: You can take from 1-6 or more tablets a day at breakfast or spread this out at meals –. With the powder, a teaspoon in water is an easy way to take it. A nice way to take it is to put 1-2 teaspoons in a litre of water in a bottle and sip it all day. Can take with: Glutamine, Collagen Scorbi-Cee or Super Cee powder in water. 20. Olive Leaf About: Powerful iImmune Support, reduces inflammation, reduces risk of atherosclerosis, supports weight loss, antioxidative properties. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/olive-leaf-active/ Direction for use: Take 1-2 tablets per day after a meal 21. Omega-3 Fish Oil About: Ultra-refined and extra-pure, this fish oil is free from mercury, PCBs, DDT and dioxins. We cannot make this in the body, so we all need it daily. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/the-omega-3-solution-fish-oil-softgels/ Direction for use: 3 a day is a good dose.. Keep in the fridge, they then go hard and are easy to swallow and won’t repeat (they shouldn’t anyway, but for sensitive tummies). Can take with: Take with water and with food, any time of the day. This can be taken with other supplements. 22. Quercetin with Vitamin C About: Powerful Antioxidant and Immune Booster. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/quercetin-with-vitamin-c/ Direction for use: Take 2 capsules a day, after food with a full glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. 23. Scorbi-Cee and/or Super-Cee About: Super Cee has a base of ascorbic acid, but it is buffered or chelated meaning it is joined to a sodium (mineral) molecule, making it much easier on the gut and ideal for those with gut issues. Scorbi-Cee is ascorbic acid, or plain vitamin C. This is a very effective powder that you can add to water or drinks to get your quota of vitamin C in per day. Direction for use: Scorbi-Cee: Adult: Take a 1/4 tsp in water 2 to 3 times a day, with food. Children: Take 1 pinch daily in water, with food. Super Cee (Sodium Ascorbate): Take 1/2 tsp in water 1 to 2 times a day. Can take with:Anything except Skinny Fibre. You can mix either of these with MaxiMSM powder and/or Magnesium Citrate powder, and with MaxiFOS. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/hi-cee-300g/ https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/super-cee/ 24. Skinny Fibre – Powder About: Literally one of the fastest moving products we have ever seen. It does what it says it does. Incredible dietary fibre to promote weight loss and a healthy gut. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/skinny-fibre/ Direction for use: ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Skinny Fibre onto your tongue, and immediately chase with a full glass of water. Take this late morning or mid-afternoon when you feel hungry OR take it before meals or between meals. Do NOT stir it INTO water or it immediately congeals as it is supposed to. Make sure you increase water intake when taking this fibre by 1-2 glasses a day. Can take with: It is best taken on its own. Not with food and 2 hours after medication. 25. Vitamin D3 Premium 5000IU About: D3 is only found in animal products, not in the plant kingdom, and taking a daily supplement is an excellent way to ensure you are not deficient. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-d3-premium/ Direction for use: One a day for adults in the morning or at night with a meal. Please have a blood test around 6-9 months after taking this to make sure you are getting your levels up. Can take with: Anything – best with food and something with fat content. 26. Vitamin K2 Premium 100mcg About: Getting enough of, or being deficient in Vitamin K2 can be a serious situation, to the point of developing heart disease or having a stroke. It may not manifest with any symptoms either which can be difficult. But the benefits of taking a supplement are nothing short of incredible. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/vitamin-k2-premium/ Direction for use: One a day with food. This is an amazing nutrient, you can’t overdose and everyone should be on it unless your doctor has a reason for you not taking it. Remember Vitamin K1 is the ‘clotting’ Vitamin, K2 is very different – it is responsible for the distribution of calcium. Can take with:Anything – best with food and something with fat content 27. Zinc Picolinate About: Zinc is a nutrient known to benefit the immune system, and deficiency of zinc impairs the capacity of many different immune cells to carry out their functions. It is also a powerful antioxidant. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/sally-ann-creed-zinc-picolinate/ Direction for use: Take 1 tablet daily after a meal Can take with: Pure Hydrolysed collagen – or any protein source to increase absorption Pantry and Sugar Alternatives 28. BioSweet About: BioSweet is a prebiotic with monk fruit added to make it utterly delicious, calorie and carb free and enable you to enjoy sweetened foods and beverages. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/bio-sweet-prebiotic-sweetener-2/ Direction for use: As much or little as you wish to sweeten beverages or foods. Very safe, natural and without any calories. Can take with: Anything 29. Xylitol or Erythritol Direction for use: these are both sweeteners with very similar taste profiles to sugar. With Xylitol you can use 1 spoon to equal the sweetness of a spoon of sugar. With Erythritol however, you’ll need a little more than a teaspoon to equal the sweetness of the same amount of sugar. They are both very successfully used in tea, coffee, food and baking, they’re heat-stable and very versatile. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/erythritol/ 30. Keto Sweet Zero Direction for use: As with the above sweeteners this is heat stable, delicious and is the same sweetness as sugar. It has erythritol and the wonderful organic monk fruit with it – no calories, no carbs whatsoever, and very successful in tea, coffee, cooking and baking. It is the closest taste to sugar of all the natural keto sweeteners. Take in place of sugar one-for-one – tastes like sugar. https://sallyanncreed.co.za/product/keto-sweet-another-south-african-first-by-sally-ann-creed/ All these products can be found – together with many others not listed here. I hope this has cleared up any “How do I take this?” questions. For further instructions on How do I take this, please read the package insert which accompanies the product.
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Bone broth for iImmune Support
Bone broth for iImmune Support – So how does it really work? Bone broth is a superfood that can strengthen your immune system. It really goes to show grandmas chicken soup to fight was spot on with scientific data now able to back it up! Bone broth contains essential nutrients that help your immune system to function properly. This nutritious and cost effective broth is made from boiling animal bones, adding vegetables and herbs then simply straining out the solids laving you with a broth abundantly rich in amino acid, vitamins, minerals and packed with anti oxidants. The benefits of bone broth include boosting your immune system, reducing inflammation, improving gut health and maintaining balanced nutrition. Top Tips: To enhance the flavour of the bones you can roast them in the oven until lightly browned before adding them to the pot. Broth freezes incredibly for up to six months. It is fantastic to add to other soups or dishes and can simply be enjoy on its own. Broth can be made from bones of any kind including beef, lamb, pork, fish, shellfish or chicken. Adding additional herbs and spices to taste are always a great idea. Here are some suggestions: Beef bones – rosemary Chicken bones – ginger, turmeric Fish bones – parsley and thyme Pork bones – thyme The most effective bone broth recipe from a convenience and cost perspective is the one that best suits your needs and what you currently have in your fridge. We don’t like to waste a single cutting or skin so keep a container in the fridge for your “offcuts” and collect any vegetables tops, peels or skins for your recipe. Click here for a bone broth recipe: https://sallyanncreed.co.za/recipes/bone-broth-recipe-with-a-personal-touch/ Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ on 1 February 2021. Instagram: @SallyAnn_Creed Facebook: @SallyAnnCreedSA
Read moreCOLLAGEN 101
COLLAGEN 101 Collagen is found throughout your body. It’s a structural element of bones, muscles, tendon, and ligaments in fact collagen and skin are always talked about together. This is because it’s a major component of your largest organ. Below I discuss Collagen 101. You may not be aware that collagen is also found in: • blood vessels • the cornea of your eye (just about pure collagen) • teeth (it’s true!) • cartilage • discs between your vertebrae • the digestive tract The fibrous nature and strength of collagen make it an ideal protective casing for your kidneys and other organs, and connects cells all over your body to each other. It’s “large scale” from bones and organs right down to the cellular level. The structure of collagen protein is what gives it the unique strength your body needs – it’s a triple helix, three chains twisting around each other – and there are 1,050 amino acids in each of the three chains that make up collagen. They’re held together with hydrogen atoms which are the smallest of all the atoms. Glycine is the amino acid that takes up the middle of the triple helix structure because it’s the only one that can fit. These long fibres don’t just exist as single protein ropes, collagen can come together to form striated horizontal sheets. Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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COLLAGEN FAST FACTS:
There are many facts surrounding collagen but below I have list of the top COLLAGEN FAST FACTS I could think of. The benefits of collagen are however endless but just too mention a few. COLLAGEN FAST FACTS: Collagen literally ‘glues’ you together. 90% of your collagen is type I, the very strongest type Type I collagen is stronger than steel – on a gram-for-gram basis (our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is type 1) Your muscles, organs, and arteries rely on type III (also found in Pure Hydrolysed Collagen). Type II collagen isn’t quite as densely packed as type I (Super CollagenT2), but it’s perfect for cushioning joints. Living a healthy lifestyle is a great adjunct to supporting healthy collagen production while taking Pure Hydrolysed Collagen powder. Collagen is a very large molecule, too large, in fact, to be easily absorbed by your skin. That fact makes collagen creams and other cosmetic products that contain the protein a bad bet for increasing levels in your skin, don’t be ripped off…. Taking Pure Hydrolysed Collagen in powdered peptide form is the best way to take it. Have it in your morning coffee, it makes it creamy and it’s tasteless. It really MUST be grass-fed, non-GMO and 100% pure, don’t settle for anything added to pure collagen. Our Pure Hydrolysed Collagen is the fastest growing brand and currently the brand leader of collagen in the country – we can hardly keep up with demand – you’ll find it in our online store at https://sallyanncreed.co.za/shop Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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DEM BONES
DEM BONES If you think calcium is all you need for your bones, you’d be dead wrong. Without Vitamins D3 and K2, vitamin C and Pure Hydrolysed Collagen. You will not build healthy bone after about 25 years of age. Collagen makes up 90% of organic bone mass in fact not calcium! These three components are critical to healthy bone – Collagen, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2. Calcium gets all the ‘glory’ for bone strength but it’s only one of many elements in bone. In fact it’s actually something that can do great harm to the body. That is if it goes to the wrong place. Vitamin D3 and collagen are intricately involved in the health of your bones, and with vitamin K2, the calcium in food will be transported to bones instead of arteries where it doesn’t belong. Calcium embeds itself within the collagen matrix to provide strength and stiffness to bone. Recent studies show it’s not loss of calcium but rather collagen together with a low vitamin C status which leads to low bone density. This hence leads to an increases fracture risk. With enough Vitamin C, K2 & D3 – calcium can work hand in hand with collagen to make bones flexible not brittle, and thus so much stronger. Think of a green branch – how much stronger it is than a dead, dry branch? Brittle bones is another term for osteoporosis, and this leads to fractures – you want ‘flexible’ but strong bones. Dr Tom Levy also shows how osteoporosis is in fact scurvy of the bones – but that’s another thing – suffice to say Vitamin C in bone healthy is pivotal. Any damage to the collagen network in our bones can lead to up to a 50% loss in bone strength. As well as 30% loss in elasticity or flexibility. Bone mass peaks at the age of 20 years old. Keeping it there is the secret to never getting osteoporosis or osteopenia. Disclaimer: You can simply click on the name of each product mentioned above (in bold) and a hyperlink will take you directly to the product for an easy purchase. Originally published on https://www.facebook.com/SallyAnnCreedSA/ in 2020.
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