Vii Nutrition Sakura Collagen and Microalgae Supplement Review

I turned 30 in May. A huge reminder to myself: self-care is important!

Did you know? We start losing collagen at 25! And it's not just for beauty - benefits of collagen include better heart health, faster injury recovery, helps skin ailments, protein deficiency and more.

I was sent these 2 products that will make me feel better inside and out.

Vii Nutrition Sakura Collagen (SC+)

Key ingredients of Vii Nutrition Sakura Collagen:

• Patented sakura extract from Japan
• VERISOL collagen peptide from Germany (this one's uniquely formulated for skin health!)
• TetraSOD marine microalgae from Spain (for skin immunity and renewal)
• Japanese Yuzu Seed Extract
• Roselle Extract

Benefits of Vii Nutrition Sakura Collagen

SC+ combines 3 patented ingredients and 2 natural extracts to give you brighter, firmer skin with reduced wrinkles. It also promises to improve the skin barrier and skin moisture retention.

Omg look at that pretty colour! Just mix 1 sachet daily into a cup of room temperature water. Very very convenient compared to tubs because you can drink this on the go. Btw, despite what most brands claim, you CAN taste the collagen taste in them. I normally add a bit of ice to make it more delectable. It's almost like a berry drink?

Vii Nutrition Microalgae+ (MA+)

Vii Nutrition MA+ is made from TetraSOD® found in microalgae; it is a natural source of antioxidants, oils, proteins and vitamins straight from the ocean!

Primary vs Secondary Antioxidants

Touted as the first step of healthy ageing, I did ask them what makes MA+ different from other anti-oxidant products in the market.

I was surprised to know that there are 2 types of antioxidants: Vitamin A, Vitamin C etc are all secondary antioxidants. There are only 3 types of primary antioxidants - SOD, CAT and GPX which are what they have in MA+. These are 1,000,000x better at killing free radicals, and in time enhancing our immune system!

Benefits of Vii Nutrition MA+:

• Improved absorption efficiency
• Extract in powder form is easy to consume
• Contains 76 macro- and trace minerals including zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron and more!

Unlike the Sakura Collagen, Vii Nutrition MA+ one can be eaten straight out of the sachet without any water. It's a very fine powder that melts almost instantly!

I take both of these in the mornings before I start work - just gulp down the whole cup so I can make my coffee 😂 I've only been consuming them for about 2 weeks so I'm gonna be honest, I can't see physical change but health is what's inside anyway!

For more info, you can visit their website at https://www.viinutrition.com/.

** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Lifestyle] 5 Ways to Improve Breakfast

My regular breakfast consists of a cup of coffee and a pack of nasi lemak with sambal sotong. After several weeks of that, I began feeling like this diet of mine would eventually kill me and I needed a change. It's only been 2 weeks but I hope I can continue this for much longer =D

#1 Start small and go slowly
If you immediately change your entire diet, it will backfire as you experience cravings and it feels like a punishment. I only bring breakfast from home about 3 times a week and the rest are normal. Don't overdo it especially when you're just starting.

#2 Overnight Oats are super easy and fast
Here's a healthy breakfast you can whip up in minutes the night before! With all the sotong I eat, my body will definitely appreciate the oats. I used to chug oats everyday and it was grossing me out but I found a way to make it enjoyable.

I see many overnight oat recipes online but I like keeping it simple. Just pour your oats, milk and fruit into a jar then chuck it into the fridge overnight. You don't even need to cook the oats as it will soak up the milk and soften. I don't add maple syrup or honey as I feel it's unnecessary sugar. Just pick sweet fruits to go with it!

My favourite fruits to go with oats are banana, blueberries and strawberries. These are naturally sweet and just perfect. I would recommend adding the bananas in the morning though as they turn brown quick.

#3 Salads that don't need cooking
LOL For someone who can't cook, salad and eggs are awesome! My salad is basically chopped up raw veges but you can add nuts, chickpeas, tuna, olives or pasta. The combination of veges are totally based on your preference. I just take whatever that's available and fresh at my local market.

#4 Leftover salad becomes juice
It's hard to buy groceries for one and I usually have leftover. I can't exactly be eating the same veges for the whole week so... I mix it up by chucking everything into a blender LOL Somehow this works and tricks my mind into thinking I'm having a treat even though the contents are the same.

#5 Replacing coffee with mAi Dark Mocha
"Omg why are you still drinking coffee?!"
Remember I'm taking it slowly.. Coffee is part of my life! Replacing it with mAi Dark Mocha still satisfies my cravings but helps me control my diet at the same time.

It has a total of 8 benefits - regulating appetite, improving basal metabolic rate, burning the stubborn fat, increasing body muscle mass, elevating body energy, preventing fat reformation, targeting lower body especially abdominal area and zero by-effects on human body.

Don't expect them all to happen together though. Since I only had supply for 10 days, I guess I would only experience the effects of the first week - reduced body swelling and elevated body metabolism.

Even though I've only made small changes, I'm glad to report that I'm happy with my breakfast plan and my tummy has gotten flatter! The mAi Dark Mocha prevents me from overeating as it controls my appetite. It's important to note that this is not a meal replacement so make sure you still eat proper food!

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** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Beauty] C-Jello, A Unique Collagen in Jelly Form

I've taken collagen supplements in pill and powder form but this is the first time I've seen and heard about collagen jelly bars! C-Jello is the first collagen jelly bar exclusively created in Korea.

It's firm-y, it's bouncy, it's yummy!

LOL ok that was a bit corny =x

Nice tin but almost killed my nails trying to open it.

Opened the tin and fwoosh! OMG this collagen bar smells uh-may-zing! It's kinda like mango sweets =D There are 15 sachets in a tin. You're recommended to take 1 per day but you can eat up to 4 sachets a day.

I love how C-Jello is conveniently packed individually and ready to eat so I pop a bunch into my bag and have them at work.

Check it outt! Collagen jelly bars are REAL! The collagen is extracted from fish but there is 100% NO FISHY TASTE! It has a very enjoyable sweet and fruity flavour. In fact, it tastes so good, I eat 2 sachets a day =x

Nom nom nom... Never missing a day! I keep half in my office so I have one every morning. I'll be back to show you the results after consuming C-Jello for 2 weeks!

They use Hydrolysed Collagen because it's easier to digest and the smaller particles get absorbed faster. It can deliver more than 99% absorption in the body and skin!

Sold at: SkinSoul Parkson Pavilion, SkinSoul Mid Valley, AEON Wellness and ALL leading pharmacies

Price: RM 296/tin (15 sachets)

Website: http://www.c-jello.com

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** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Lifestyle] F.O.S Daily Fibre with Probiotics Review

Ever since I discovered that our intestine collects poop as a hobby (sometimes up to a few kg), I've been testing out different fibre drinks. It feels great to cleanse my body. Having a good digestive system not only makes you feel better but also keeps your body free from various illnesses. But really, with all the food temptations in Malaysia, it's hard to maintain a balanced diet.

So.. I opted for the lazy solution of supplements xD One example is F.O.S Daily Fibre which I've begun consuming every morning.

I bring this to the office so I appreciate the safety cap or else the powder will spill everywhere!

Benefits of F.O.S Daily Fibre

Prevent constipation

Increase friendly bacteria

Improves intestinal clearance

Help lower cholesterol

Help lower risk of hemorrhoids

Weight loss & management

Enhancing fibre needs

Promotes bowel movement

Regulates blood glucose level

Suppresses your appetite

Reduce risk of gallstones

Promotes healthy skin

Mix 1 scoop (8g) in room temperature water, stir and drink immediately. Do not use hot water as it will affect the live bacteria in the product.

It doesn't become too thick and tastes super yummy! It's almost like drinking fresh orange juice. I do not find it unbearably sweet unlike a few other brands.

After consuming it regularly, I find that it functions well as a fibre drink. It does NOT suppress my appetite but I do not agree with any products that stop you from eating anyway. You should eat normally! I cannot comment on the hemorrhoids nor the health issues.

As for the price, I think RM 57 a month is affordable for a fibre + probiotic drink. With such a yummy taste, I wouldn't mind having this everyday =)

Size: 240g

Price: RM 57 (WM) or RM 67 (EM)

Website: www.iviora.com

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** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Beauty] Mirae Collagen Review - No Colour, Taste, and Odour!

My latest test subject - Mirae Collagen, 100% natural collagen peptide support complex all the way from Thailand. 

For the first week, take 1 full scoop daily before bed. After that, reduce to half scoop (5g) only. I found it strange that they used a round scoop so it's hard to actually estimate how much is half scoop. If this is the recommended dosage, you should have considered that in the production of this spoon. The powder itself is really fine and white so stay away from fans!

Putting it to the test!

NO Colour, Taste and Odour!

Honestly, I sniggered when I was told that this collagen has no fishy taste. For reals? I'm not new to collagen drinks so don't try to cheat me by telling me it doesn't taste like fish.

That was until I tasted it. Lo and behold! It actually does not taste fishy! And they were telling the truth about it being colourless and odourless. It looks almost like water and I barely detect any taste.

Collagen drinks are awesome - they don't only make your face look better but remember that they also repair your body as collagen is not only on your face. This might be the reason why I don't see any vast effects apart from lightening of pimple scars around my jaws.

Price: RM 500 for 2 bottles
*Member price with Ramadhan & Hari Raya Promotion is RM364

Size: 130 g

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** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Lifestyle] FINE Green Smoothie Review

Want to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable juice daily but don't have the time? Here is a simple solution! Fine Green Smoothie provides the nutrition your body needs in powder form so they're easy to consume and store. So easy, you won't even need a blender or shaker.

Note: I do believe that real fruits and veges are better so think of this as a top up and not to replace them completely.

FINE Green Smoothie ingredients list. It is packed with fiber, 11 types of vitamins, 129 kinds of food enzyme, calcium, magnesium and iron. 20g of Fine Green Smoothie contains about half of your daily recommended dietary fiber of 20g.

Instead of separate sachets, it comes in a big pack of 200g (10-20 servings, depending on how you drink it). Has a zip lock to keep it fresh. I would personally prefer sachets as I think they're more convenient, cleaner and remain fresher.

You either take 20g (two scoops) as a meal replacement or 10g (one scoop) to supplement your normal meals.

Note: I do not encourage you to replace every meal with this as you do need other nutrients. Perhaps with this drink, you can cut down on the portion.

The pack says you can mix it with water or milk so I decided to try both! =D

FYI, I'm using low fat milk on the right. It took a while to mix but this is normal for fiber drinks. It smells and taste very sweet. Very, very sweet. I saw in the ingredients list that it contains fruit mix flavour. You might wanna reduce that, eh? The taste is similar to those colourful fruit flavoured gummies. I did not find much difference between water and milk. I'll stick to the former.

My drink is ready! Very easy to prepare as you only need to mix the powder with water. No blender, refrigerator or trips to the market needed. In fact, HiShop can deliver them straight to your house lolol

Urgh.. I will definitely mix it with more water next time. I found it to be SUPER DUPER thick and gooey. The sweetness and thickness made it hard to swallow. The ingredients expand with water so it makes you feel full. Many fiber drinks have the same consistency but this is one of the more filling ones I've tried so far.

If you're interested in trying out FINE Green Smoothie, it is available at HiShop~

Price: RM 118 for 200g

Sold at: http://www.hishop.my/fine-green-smoothie-200g

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** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

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[Beauty] A'Lotos - Berry Flavour Collagen Drink

I'm not new to beauty/collagen drinks and this is one of the better ones. Not only is it effective, it also doesn't taste as bad as the others.

There are 30 sachets in a box which will last you 2-4 weeks. I took 2 sachets a day so it lasted me 2 weeks.

The best time to consume A'Lotos is before breakfast and before bed for optimal results. So I just chuck a bunch in the office so I won't forget then I have a cup of oats after it as my breakfast.

Sweet & Sour Berry Taste

Right now you might be like 'yuck' because you can imagine the taste but nooo.. A'Lotos has cranberry and blackcurrant extract in it to improve the taste so it has a sweet and sour berry taste. I would recommend mixing the powder with only half a glass of water to ensure you aren't diluting the berry taste. I don't even need to use juice to mask the flavour.

Got into the routine of drinking it every morning and night =D

Lotus Seed Germ Extract

So what's in this powder drink? Apart from collagen, the magic ingredient they use is lotus seed germ extract. Through their tests, skin cell growth is 59% higher than normal with the extract. Collagen drinks paired with them are also more effective and effects last longer.

Results after 3 weeks

I looked in the mirror to try to find a word to describe how I looked after 3 weeks of A'Lotos. As cheesy as it sounds, the word that popped into my mind was 'younger' LOL

With just a few days of consumption, I started noticing fairer skin that was smoother and glowing. My cheeks were also rosy looking when they used to be pale and dull.

I still get pimples and my skin is still dry but it is improving. Just check out the photo below! My wrinkles are slightly smoother now. Collagen drinks are a long-term thing as your body's collagen is continuously depleting.

A'Lotos retails for RM 238 per box BUT my readers will get a special discount~

Get 20% off your A'Lotos! Which makes it RM 200 including delivery charge and GST.

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