Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

A moderate intake of alcohol has been associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, and mental health benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety levels. Moderate is the operative word however, because consuming too much alcohol can have a serious negative impact on your health, your family life and even your career. If you ...click here to read more

An eating disorder is a common type of psychiatric disorder that primarily affects females and if left untreated, it can result in serious physical and mental health ramifications. Approximately 8 million Americans are currently suffering with an eating disorder, and disordered eating is the psychiatric disorder with the highest mortality rate. Sadly, there is no ...click here to read more

If you find yourself yawning and feeling more than a little tired after lunch, you are not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 20 percent of Americans experience considerable fatigue at work. A variety of factors can cause mid-day lethargy, and some of the most common include: consuming too much caffeine or sugar earlier ...click here to read more

The medical conditions of diabetes and obesity are collectively known as metabolic syndrome, and this is characterized by high caloric intake from specific food items.  For years, high caloric diets have been discouraged in order to achieve good natural health, with the notion that the excessive amounts it would only accumulate in the muscles, liver, ...click here to read more

It’s like the old adage “if you don’t use it, you lose it” When your mind isn’t active there is a good chance it will lose its functionality. If this happens, it becomes easier for people, especially in their later years to succumb to the effects of memory loss and even Alzheimer’s disease. There has ...click here to read more

  Category: Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Health Meal: Lunch , Dinner Main Ingredients: Granny Smith Apples, Red Onion Servings: Makes 2 ½ cups Serve this healthy recipe for fruit salsa alongside grilled lean pork chops or chicken breast. Ingredients: 1 small red onion, minced juice of one lime 2 granny smith apples, chopped ½ jalepeno pepper, ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Eyes Meal: Snack Main Ingredients: Pumpkin, Red Bell Pepper, Frozen Corn Servings: Makes 6 Looking for a healthy recipe for Meatless Monday? Make a creative, spicy burger using a seasonal food – pumpkin! These have less fat and a lot more fiber than your beef or turkey versions Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive ...click here to read more

Peanut butter is perhaps the best known and most popular form of nut butter on the market. There have been warnings that peanut butter and a long list of other nut butters contain saturated fat and sodium; however, medical researchers insist it doesn’t mean that natural nut butters are bad for you. Fat and Protein ...click here to read more