Amazing Benefits of Gelatin

Have you heard about the benefits of gelatin, but weren’t sure of how to get started? Gelatin may not even sound very delicious, but it’s a great tool to use in your cooking, especially when you’re trying to eat on the healthier side. You can see how we used them in this Sugar Free Gummy Bear Recipe or you can also see gelatin used in this Sugar Free Chocolate Covered Marshmallow recipe too.

There are some major benefits to using gelatin, here they are!

What is Gelatin?

Gelatin definition:

gel·a·tin

ˈjelətn/

noun

A virtually colorless and tasteless water-soluble protein prepared from collagen and used in food preparation as the basis of jellies, in photographic processes, and in glue.

Gelatin can help you sleep better

What? As you grow older, it may be harder to sleep, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do things to improve your slumber. Gelatin is actually one way to improve your sleeping habits. How? Gelatin can help improve your overall sleep quality. You may also find that it helps you to fall asleep faster.

Gelatin can help improve your mood

Have you noticed that you’re increasingly moody and don’t know why? There is something you can do about it that doesn’t take much. Increase your gelatin intake. Gelatin is known to work in the way an antidepressant works. Bottom line is that gelatin can help boost your mood!

Gelatin can improve your skin

Tired of your skin being a little wacky? Add a little more gelatin into your life! Gelatin can make your skin look fabulous. The sun and life can be hard on your skin, but gelatin can help your skin look amazing. The extra collagen in gelatin is what builds up your skin and helps keeping it look fabulous.

Gelatin can keep your heart healthy

It’s hard for the human mind to understand what something as basic as gelatin can do for the heart. However, gelatin can play a huge role in keeping your heart healthy. Essentially, gelatin can help break down “tough” chemicals in your body. For example, the meat you eat. Gelatin can help break down the amino acids. Gelatin is also great for those who don’t eat a lot of meat as it can help you get the amino acids you need! Balance is everything, especially when it comes to keeping your body healthy.

Gelatin is something you can buy to add to your food. Keep in mind that gelatin is a great tool in helping you keep your bones strong. It’s also good to know that gelatin is simply a broken down form of collagen. There are some awesome recipes out there to help you get more gelatin into your body. Check out this great gummy recipe that I’ve put together to help you get even more gelatin into your diet.