34. Collagen vs. Protein Powders with Olivia Pelaez

In this episode, Anna Marie interviews Olivia Pelaez, who is the Education Coordinator for Vital Proteins. Pelaez shares her expertise on collagen, what you should look for in collagen and when you should take it? Stay tuned to find out how and when you should be taking your collagen.

About the Guest:

Olivia is also a self-proclaimed 'nutrition junkie' who believes whole-heartedly that food is medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Western Ontario and her Masters in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition from the University of Western States. She has been with Vital since 2018 and she is super passionate about educating people on the benefits of collagen.

What this episode covers:

• What is the difference between collagen and regular protein shakes?
• Why is collagen so important to supplement with?
• What differences have you noticed since supplementing with collagen?
• What should people look for when selecting a good collagen?
• Is collagen good for kids?
• Can you overdue it on collagen? How do you know if you overdue it?
• How do you know if you need to supplement with collagen?