Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

Reaching the age of 50 is often coupled with changes in specific features of our body.  On one side are the increases in body weight, body mass index, body fat, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.  On the other side are the reductions in metabolic rates, capacity for digestion, and absorption of nutrients.  It is ...click here to read more

Red meat has long been the more favored portion in meat dishes, based on its appearance, taste, tenderness, and juiciness.  Red meat is also a good source of protein, but is it an effective resource for good health? There has been a sustained hype about eating red meat and its association with higher risks for ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Diabetes Meal: Breafast Main Ingredients: Avocado, Lemon, Paprika Servings: Makes 1 Choose sprouted grain bread, often found in the freezer section of your grocery store, which usually has more fiber than other varieties. If you can’t find sprouted grain bread to use in this healthy recipe, look for a variety with at ...click here to read more

Category:Heart Health, Diabetes Meal: Breafast Main Ingredients: Apples, Dates, Almonds Servings: Makes 1 Oats contain 3 grams of fiber per serving; half of an apple contributes 2.5 grams of fiber; and the two dates have a combined 4 grams of fiber. Use un-blanched almonds to take advantage of the fiber in the brown husk. Ingredients: ...click here to read more

By 2030 it is expected that 438 million people will have diabetes worldwide. The most common strain is Type-2 and the disease, according to some, has reached global epidemic status. Many diabetic also experience cholesterol problems and face obesity. Type-2 diabetes creates a number of problems for those suffering from it. Cholesterol problems create a ...click here to read more

It is no secret that a balanced diet can help ease the pain and suffering associated with many common ailments. Some dieticians have even been able to design menus for specific health conditions but is there such a thing as a diabetic diet? When food is digested, insulin helps to move glucose or blood sugar ...click here to read more

According to statistics Canada one in five Canadian adults has high blood pressure. Many medical professionals believe this number would be much lower if people had a better understanding of the risk factors. Sea salt In a U.S survey 61 per cent of people said that sea salt was better for your blood pressure. Sea ...click here to read more

Many of us have heard for a long time that vitamin D is good for our bone health, but over the last 15 years scientists have broadened their research into D and have discovered a strong connection with cancer risk. Some of the most promising research to date is in relation to breast cancer. Researchers ...click here to read more