Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Can food high in fat and calories be considered a heart healthy food? If you’re talking about avocado, then the answer is yes. Avocado’s have long been a cause for question amongst dieters. At first sight, the nutritional information of an avocado may scare a few people off – especially those concerned about heart disease ...click here to read more

Recent research has shown that diet may cure diabetes. A study showed that by paying close attention to blood sugar monitors, the amount of daily calories consumed offers diabetes help in the fight against diabetes. 11 participants in a study conducted at Newcastle University in England were able to reverse the effects of Type-2 diabetes ...click here to read more

Bright, sweet, delicious cherries are packed with vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. A close relative of the plum, cherries have been enjoyed since ancient times. Today more nutritionists and scientific experts are calling cherry juice “the new super fruit”. Several studies in recent years point to cherry juice as a dietary source for good health. ...click here to read more

The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and serves a critical role in our overall health. Liver disease patients face a number of intestinal problems that are treated with medications; however, certain diets have proved to benefit those who are suffering. How liver works The liver has some critical functions, including the ...click here to read more

When it comes to eating chicken and turkey, statistics show that the majority of North Americans prefer white meat over dark meat. However, new information has emerged that suggests women might be better off choosing dark. A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center revealed that the dark meat of chicken, turkey, and some ...click here to read more

Drink lots of milk because it is good for your bones. This is something many of us have heard from our mothers and fathers for years. Even dieticians and doctors have talked about diary to promote good health and ward off problems like osteoporosis; however, this age old advice is now facing some scrutiny. The ...click here to read more

Quitting smoking can be incredibly difficult. Why? Because smoking is a habit intimately linked to an addiction to nicotine. Tobacco contains this addictive chemical which is carried with each puff into the lungs and arrives in the brain within seconds. Once in the brain, the nicotine binds to brain cells, releasing an essential chemical called ...click here to read more

Most people know the common warning signs of an impending heart attack including: chest pain/discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, and unexplained extreme fatigue.  However, there are some warning sign of underlying heart disease (which could lead to a heart attack) that might not be obvious to most people. Heart disease is one ...click here to read more