Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Previously we told you about the Paleo diet – a regimen that essentially mimics the eating habits of our cavemen ancestors. And we have already addressed the benefits of going vegan, which means eating no animal products. Well now, there is another diet that merges these two diets together. It’s called Pegan. Before we explain ...click here to read more

There are many reasons to eat besides the obvious fuel for our body. Food can help us in many ways. But what we eat really can have an impact on our bodies. Generally, we eat food to make us better, but did you know that some foods can make us feel worse? It’s true. In ...click here to read more

Category: Cancer , Heart Health Meal: Lunch, Dinner Main Ingredients: chicken breast halves, garlic ,rosemary Servings: 4 Healthy cooking tip: Be careful when preparing healthy recipes including garlic. Most people find burnt garlic to have a very unpleasant flavor. Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped salt ...click here to read more

Chest pain is always taken seriously as it can be a strong indicator that something is wrong with your heart. You may notice when you go in for a check-up the doctor will usually ask if your symptoms include chest pain as they try to rule out heart issues. But sometimes chest pains don’t necessarily ...click here to read more

Picture a door hinge that moves to allow the door to open fully and close shut. When the door hinge is working correctly the door moves freely, if it becomes rusted or damaged, the door may no longer open to its full capacity. What does a door hinge have to do with health? Our jaws ...click here to read more

Wildfires have become an all too common occurrence in the United States. So far this year there have been more than 29-thousand wildfires in the U.S. Daily news reports often focus on how wildlife, natural resources and property are at serious risk during these wildfires; however, there is something else at risk – human health. ...click here to read more

Category: Weight management Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: sweet potato, kidney beans, quinoa, chia seeds Servings: 5 to 6 Healthy recipes for salad don’t always contain sweet potato, kidney beans and quinoa, but this one does! The addition of kale, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds, along with the chia, makes this a superfood feast. Ingredients: 1 ...click here to read more

You wake up in the morning, roll out of bed and head to the bathroom to complete your morning routine. When you look up into the mirror you notice your eye is inflamed and looking pink. What gives? Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. This is the transparent membrane ...click here to read more