In Which Mr. Bella Guzzles a Beauty Juice


Updated 08/20/10 1:05 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Review of Votre Vu SnapDragon Beauty Beverage

I'm not going to lie. I, short-haired Bella, do not like the taste of any flavor or variety or juice. That's why I had Mr. Bella sample Votre Vu's SnapDragon Beauty Beverage ($26 for two). A blend of pomegranate, mango, and acai berry juices, the anti-aging drink also contains seven daily vitamins; green, white, and red teas; collagen; and ginkgo biloba. But did he like it? Was his skin better Read more

Take Your D With Dinner


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Taking Vitamin D With Dinner Boosts Absorption Levels

When it comes to vitamins, most folks I know take them in the morning. Something about the breakfast ritual makes it easy to remember to pop that multi. But when it comes to vitamin D, switching up the routine will make the supplement more effective. Research from the Cleveland Clinic found that taking the D vitamin supplement with dinner, generally the largest meal of the day, boosted Read more

Carmindy Gets Her Glow on With a New Deal


Updated 03/05/11 1:07 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Carmindy Named Glowelle Spokesperson

When you have your own line of cosmetics, amazingly clear skin, a makeup and beauty book, you're part of a successful show that's been on the air for eight years, and you have one of the most effervescent personalities around, what's your next logical step? For Carmindy Bowyer of TLC's What Not to Wear, it's a partnership with dietary supplement Glowelle. "Women always ask me, 'How can I get that Read more

Why Tanning's Tempting (and How to Feel Good Without It)


Updated 04/28/10 1:12 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Why Tanning Feels Good

Despite being told over and over again about the dangers associated with tanning, it's well known that many people still find this activity hard to resist, and it's not just because they worry about looking pale. Tanning releases endorphins and helps people synthesize vitamin D — which basically means that it puts you in a good mood and makes you feel healthy. But before anybody goes Read more

Many Probiotics Short on Bacteria


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Many Probiotics Short on Bacteria

With claims that they improve digestion, bolster immunity, and fight acne, it's no wonder that probiotic supplements are big business. Newsweek reports that sales of these supplements have more than quadrupled in the last 10 years. I will admit, I'm a fan these friendly bacteria found in yogurt and miso, but it's the quality of the supplements that's raising eyebrows. Many popular probiotic Read more

Would You Eat These Collagen Marshmallows?


Updated 06/07/09 8:05 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

Would You Eat These Collagen Marshmallows?

We've heard about the chocolate that treats acne and the drink that makes you more beautiful, so now what's next? Why, delicious collagen marshmallows (£10, or approximately $14) with pink grapefruit flavor. Vegetarians beware, as this product contains gelatin. These Japanese collagen "treats," which are not sold in the US, are now available in the UK. The fluffy puffs supposedly work to help Read more

Yum! This Chocolate Treats Acne


Updated 05/24/09 12:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Yum! This Chocolate Treats Acne

Oddly enough, an ingredient that has long been associated with causing acne (turns out it doesn't) is now being used to help alleviate the condition. I think I have died and gone to heaven. Frutels Acne Care in a Chocolate ($38 to $69) is a treatment that works from the inside out, using antioxidants and micronutrients sans artificial ingredients, preservatives, and chemicals to clarify the skin. Read more

The Skinny on Rhodiola


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

The Skinny on Rhodiola

In a recent Runner's World article, Jennifer Beals (actress and avid runner) said, "Rhodiola has been really helpful in terms of healing. . . . I have since discovered a lot of runners and a lot of athletes use it because it's an anti-inflammatory." I had never heard of this supplement, but have since learned that it comes from a plant with yellow flowers and bears the full name Rhodiola rosea. Read more

Can a Drink Make You More Beautiful?


Updated 01/26/10 7:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 23 comments

Glowelle Review of Skin Drink

Those of you who have been reading for a while know that beauty supplements and I don't get along so well. I didn't see any improvement with my Borba experiment, but I'm willing to give things another try. Enter Glowelle, a nutraceutical drink from Nestlé. Promising better skin through drinking its antioxidant-laden formula, Glowelle aims to fight the signs of aging through one packet a Read more

Acidophilus Pearls: The Goodness of Yogurt Without the Spoon


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

Acidophilus Pearls: The Goodness of Yogurt Without the Spoon

I'm sure you've all heard about how the live active cultures in yogurt are excellent for your digestive tract. If you have a hard time fitting in a cup of yogurt into your diets everyday or if you just don't eat dairy products, then Acidophilus Pearls, a type of probiotic supplement, were made for you then. It offers the benefits of acidophilus without the calories, cholesterol, sugars, or Read more