Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

You may hear the word “natural” and think that it must be healthy, after-all, it is “natural”.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.  Some ingredients are added to processed foods as well as vitamins and minerals as binders, colours, excipients, fillers, flavors and sweeteners.  Sometimes these natural ingredients can cause problems in the long run ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Weight loss, Diabetes Meal: Lunch, Dinner Main Ingredients: Boneless Chicken, Prunes Servings: Makes 8 Healthy meals with cinnamon usually have a warming quality, and this stew is no exception. Let it braise for several hours to develop the flavors. Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups) 1 cup ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Weight loss, Diabetes Meal: Lunch, Dinner Main Ingredients: Apples, Cinnamon Servings: Makes 1 Skip the packaged containers of applesauce that often contain lots of sugar and, therefore, calories. Make your own in a snap. Serve at healthy meals that include roast lean pork or turkey or with a sandwich at lunch. Ingredients: ...click here to read more

To the younger population, energy drinks are a lifesaver and this is because these keep them awake during the day and help them to complete any assigned tasks.  Energy drinks first appeared on the market in the 1960’s in Asia and Europe and were later distributed in North America during the 1990’s.  Energy drinks contain ...click here to read more

We often make it a point to visit the doctor at least once a year to find out if we are still effective in maintaining good health.  A yearly physical check-up often includes checking our weight, blood pressure, and any other physical features that need monitoring based on our age and gender.  For example, elderly ...click here to read more

We often hear that stroke and heart attack are medical conditions that are caused by certain lifestyle behaviors.  These two conditions are mainly due to elevated blood pressure, which may be caused by the quality of food items eaten and the type of living conditions that we are exposed to.  For example, eating food items ...click here to read more

Go easy on the beer drinking…that’s what we’ve always heard, but some evidence seems to suggest drinking in moderation has some health benefits. Drinking a lot of beer comes with a price; not just a price tag, but a health price. It can cause serious health damage including high blood pressure, cirrhosis of the liver, ...click here to read more

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is often regarded as a life-changing event.  Cancer is strongly associated with extensive treatments, frequent visits to the hospital, and modifications in lifestyle behaviors.  There is also the fear that one’s life may be shortened due to the presence of cancer.  For some individuals, this fear of cancer may be ...click here to read more