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**Title:** Natural Collagen Recipes for Health Benefits
**Overview:**
* Introduces two recipes using beef leg, rich in collagen, to promote health and rejuvenation
* Highlights the importance of collagen, which decreases after age 25, leading to wrinkles, joint pain, and other issues
**Recipes:**
1. **Collagen-Rich Soup/Stew**
* Ingredients: Beef leg, garlic, tomato, onion, paprika (optional)
* Benefits: Zero carbohydrates, aids in weight loss and diabetes control
2. **Natural Collagen Gelatin**
* Derived from the cooking liquid of the beef leg
* Enhanced with cinnamon, anise, and orange juice (optional) for added benefits (e.g., vitamin C)
**Key Takeaways:**
* Prioritize natural ingredients over ultra-processed products
* Best times to consume: on an empty stomach, during breakfast, or in the afternoon for improved sleep
* Suitable for keto diets (without orange juice) and can be added to various foods/drinks.
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**Food Preparation**
1. The main ingredient for the recipes is a cow leg.
2. The cow leg can be requested from a butcher to not be cut into pieces.
3. The leg is washed, and the hoof is removed before use.
4. The leg is submerged in water with lemon and vinegar for 30 minutes for cleaning.
5. After cleaning, the leg is cooked in 2 liters of water for approximately 2 hours.
6. The cooking time may vary depending on the age of the cow (older cows = harder leg).
7. To check if it's ready, try to remove the bones; if they come out easily, it's done.
**Separation and Gelatin Preparation**
8. After cooling, the leg is separated from the liquid to obtain two bases for the recipes.
9. The liquid is passed through a cloth or strainer to remove impurities.
10. The liquid is refrigerated for approximately 2 hours to solidify into gelatin.
11. Once solid, the fat is easily removable from the top of the gelatin.
**Second Recipe (Gelatin) Preparation**
12. The gelatin is melted over low heat without adding liquid.
13. Cinnamon and anise are added to the melted gelatin for flavor.
14. Orange juice (1 cup or 250 milliliters) is mixed with the flavored gelatin.
15. The mixture is strained and refrigerated for 2 hours to set.
**Health and Consumption**
16. Human skin decreases collagen production after the age of 25.
17. Collagen is rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, and potassium.
18. These minerals are easily absorbed by the body.
19. Consuming collagen on an empty stomach or during breakfast enhances absorption.
20. Consuming it in the afternoon may improve sleep quality.
**Miscellaneous**
21. The age of the calf, cow, or steer affects the hardness of the leg.
22. The fat removed from the gelatin has properties beneficial for hair care.