Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Category: Heart Health, Weight loss, Diabetes Meal: Breakfast Main Ingredients: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt, Frozen Bananas Servings: Makes 6 Healthy meals in the morning don’t have to be time-consuming. Whip up a cinnamon smoothie to benefit from the spice’s antioxidants while giving yourself nourishing energy for the hours to come. Ingredients: 2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt ...click here to read more

Over two thirds of Americans are overweight or suffering with obesity and approximately 45% of women are currently on diets. Many diets involve restricting beloved food items and ignoring important hunger signals and the consequent feelings of deprivation can make it nearly impossible to stick to the diet. As a result, many people on diets ...click here to read more

A nightmare is a scary and vivid dream that causes an individual to awake abruptly. Frequent nightmares can cause exhaustion, reduced brain function and memory impairment during the day and they can lead to sleep problems and insomnia during the night. Although there is no singular proven cause of nightmares, studies have found that certain ...click here to read more

Are you Too Young for Anti-aging Products? When Should You Start and Why? Many people look for anti-aging tips in an effort to look younger as they age.  Anti-aging products including creams, serums and other remedies promise to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, but are you too young to be using these products? Anti-Aging Products ...click here to read more

Worrying that you have an unpleasant body odor can negatively affect your self esteem.   The last thing that you need to be worried about when you’re at work or out with friends is a nagging thought that you smell a little “funny”.  Learn about the ways to determine if you smell, as well as the ...click here to read more

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is a scary one and learning that there isn’t a cure for Parkinson’s is even scarier.  The good news is that researchers are investigating new treatment options to help improve the lives of people diagnosed with this debilitating disease. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative disease ...click here to read more

As a society we have been told over and over again that the key to living a long healthy life is to eat a healthy diet consisting of lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains and lean meats.  In addition to a healthy diet, engaging in a regular regimen of exercise is also advised.  However, ...click here to read more

When was the last time you had glued meat for a meal? Before you answer “never”, read on. Most of us have a common goal at meal-time; to nourish our bodies with healthy food. Occasionally we may slip and allow an overly salty or sugary treat into our diets, but we are usually aware of ...click here to read more