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Collagen is essential for maintaining skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and maintaining healthy joints. While our bodies naturally produce collagen, this production declines with age.
Eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help boost collagen production. Beets are an excellent choice due to their high content of vitamins and minerals that support skin health and collagen synthesis.
Here is a simple recipe for a nighttime beet that can help boost your
body’s natural collagen production:
Beet and Red Fruit Smoothie Ingredients:
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup mixed berries (such as blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)
1 small banana
1/2 cup coconut water or almond milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions:
Beetroot Preparation:
Make sure to peel and chop the beets into small pieces so that they blend smoothly.
Mix Ingredients:
Blend the beets, mixed berries, banana, and coconut water or almond milk in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the chia seeds to the mixture and blend again for a few seconds until everything is well combined.
If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add honey or agave syrup and blend again briefly.