After meeting with nutritionist Tracie Hittman, I was surprised to learn about gelatin, something I have never heard anyone talk about before. I learned there are 2 different types of gelatin: hydrolyzed and non-hydrolyzed. Hydrolyzed will dissolve in any liquid, where non-hydrolyzed needs hot water added to dissolve completely. I use the hydrolyzed form mixed into Simply Orange Juice, but need to start adding it to other beverages, cottage cheese or yogurt.
Facts:
• complete protein containing 5-6 grams of protein per tablespoon
• anti-inflammatory
• 100% pure soluble protein
• there are 18 different amino acids in collagen
• easy to digest
• it has no taste
• you can add it to beverages, yogurt, soups, etc.
Recommendation:
Tracie recommends starting off with 2 T per day mixed in any liquid pure fruit juice or soft food. After your body gets use to it, Tracie said you could consume up to 4-6 T per day, especially if you have intense workouts, are an athlete or have severe joint pain. Call and talk to Tracie about this if you have questions: 608.213.2021.
Resources:
To purchase Joint Care Gelatin (hydrolyzed) from Gelatin Innovations call 1.847.678.4708 and tell Shelia that Tracie Hittman referred you or you can purchase it locally from CORE Health and Fitness, 2275 Deming Way, Middleton, 608.831.2673.
Shine Brightly,
Ali
p.s. Love to know how you get your gelatin in – post below so we can all learn.
