These homemade gummies are nutritious, good for the gut, joints, and skin. Grass-fed gelatin, has countless benefits but what is it? Gelatin is largely made up of the amino acids glycine and proline. It is derived from the bones, fibrous tissues, and organs of animals. These amino acids are needed not only for proper skin, hair and nail growth, but for optimal immune function and weight regulation.
We don’t consume these animal parts as much as we used to. Some health experts claim that our modern habit of eating large amounts of muscle meat (like steak) without eating the organs and connective tissue or making broth with the bones may be contributing to modern disease.
Glycine, which makes up about 1/3 of the amino acids in gelatin powder is anti-inflammatory and evidence is finding that it can help speed wound healing. According to Nourishing Traditions, here are various health benefits to Gelatin, including:
- Supports skin, hair and nail growth
- Good for joints and can help joint recovery
- Can help tighten loose skin (like the kind you get after having six babies in nine years…)
- Can improve digestion since it naturally binds to water and helps food move more easily though the digestive tract
- Rumored to help improve cellulite
- Great source of dietary collagen (side note: collagen is too large to be absorbed by the skin, so those skin creams are pretty useless… get it internally and use coconut oil for lotion!)
- Source of protein (though not a spectacular one) but its specific amino acids can help build muscle.
You'll need:
1 Cup Organic Strawberries
1/4 Cup Water
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Vital Proteins Grass Fed Gelatin
2 Tablespoons Raw Honey
1 Tablespoon Powder Probiotics
Place all ingredients into small sauce pan and heat up on Medium heat until honey is dissolved. Blend in Vita-mix for a few seconds until everything is combined. Add gelatin and probiotics a little at a time until completely dissolved. Pour into molds and chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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