Demi Moore Defends Her "Clean" Detox Via Twitter


Updated 05/30/11 8:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Demi Moore Defends Detox Diet on Twitter

Remember when we told you that Demi Moore was on the 10-day Master Cleanse? Well, it didn't last quite that long. Via Twitter, Demi said that she made it through four days of the detox. Given that she was only allowed a concoction of maple syrup, lemon juice, water, and cayenne pepper, four days seems like an awful lot! But she didn't abandon detoxing altogether. In the same tweet, she said that Read more

Ashton and Demi Start Master Cleanse Together


Updated 07/14/10 6:10 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore Do Master Cleanse, Tweet About It

When it comes to health, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore like to go into things together. On Saturday, Ashton tweeted that he was starting a Master Cleanse — a popular 10-day detox regimen consisting of a maple syrup, lemon juice, water, and cayenne pepper concoction. But nine hours into it, Ashton shared that he was struggling a bit: "9 hrs into the master cleanse. I want a steak, a beer, and a Read more

How Well Do You Know Celebrity Diet Trends?


Updated 05/17/10 9:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Quiz About Celebrity Diets

It's hard keeping up with all the latest diet trends and fitness happenings in the lives of celebs. Just last week we told you about the rumors surrounding Jennifer Aniston's baby food diet and also shared with you a killer leg workout Tracy Anderson made for Gwyneth Paltrow. Jen, Gwyneth, and Tracy weren't the only celebs stirring up news in the fitness world, though. Take my quiz and test your Read more

Have You Ever Done a Cleanse?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Doing a Master Cleanse

I was asked recently if I've ever detoxed like Gwyneth Paltrow does. Personally, I've never committed myself to a rigid master cleanse or detox diet for a prescribed amount of time, but I've definitely made adjustments to my diet. After an unusually indulgent holiday season spent away from home, I cut out alcohol and sugar for a month and ate nothing but brown rice and steamed veggies for two Read more

5 Things: Cayenne Pepper


Updated 05/13/11 11:06 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

5 Things: Cayenne Pepper

Oooohh . . . It is getting hot in here. Red hot. Red hot pepper that is. I am talking about cayenne pepper. This spice is hot right now for so many reasons — here are just five. Cayenne is made from ground dried pods of chili peppers. It has hardly any aroma, but makes up for its lack of smell with a powerfully hot taste. The active ingredient in cayenne is capsaicin and it this Read more

Relax Already: Get organized


Updated 08/29/07 8:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Relax Already:  Get organized

If you find that you’re constantly in a state of chaos and anxiety, it’s time for a change. Here’s something you can try to get the stress out and get your spirits up. Get organized. De-stressing your thoughts might be as simple as de-cluttering your space. Take some time to clear off your desk and organize your papers and supplies. Clean out that closet or pantry you’ve been meaning to Read more

The Burning Question: Is Doing a Detox a Good Idea?


Updated 12/23/11 6:19 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Arguments For and Against Detox Cleanses

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Cleanses have become a "celeb trend", but are they really safe? By Health.com NO: It's risky — and you don't need it. Glenn Braunstein, MD, professor and chairman, department of medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Our bodies have built-in detoxifiers. The liver, the kidneys, and the Read more

Where to Find the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals


Updated 11/28/11 9:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Black Friday Beauty Deals 2011

Get ready for some serious sales because Black Friday is upon us, the official kickoff to holiday shopping season. So whether you'll be heading out at 3:00 a.m. for some doorbusting action or snuggled up with your laptop scoping out the deals, there's something here for everyone. To see some amazing deals, just keep reading. Read more

Is Going on a Juice Fast a Good Idea?


Updated 10/27/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Is a Juice Detox Healthy?

Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one — combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of "detox" to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it's no wonder that drinking your Read more