Author Archives : Bel Marra Health

“Got Milk?” “Where’s Your Moustache?” “Everybody Needs Milk” “Recharge with Milk” “Get a Load of Milk” These are some of the slogans used by the American and Canadian dairy industries – all designed to entice the consumer. While dairy farmers tout the health benefits of milk (especially protein) and other dairy products, medical researchers and ...click here to read more

If you are like 80% of the adult population then you consume caffeine in one form or another.   Although you are probably well aware that too much caffeine can cause temporary, undesirable side-effects such as restlessness or an inability to fall asleep, you may not be aware that the effects of caffeine are not always ...click here to read more

Whether we like it or not, stress is a part of our lives.  How we cope with this stress can have a significant impact on our health.  Stress can cause a number of health problems from anxiety to high blood pressure to heart attacks.  New research is now looking at whether stress can lead to ...click here to read more

We know that it’s important to keep your body active. But now scientific researchers are posing an argument for keeping your mind just as active. They are saying a diet of mental stimulation may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Research scientists at the University of California have discovered that people who read and play ...click here to read more

As children, many were taught to never judge a book by its cover. Research, however, suggests otherwise. A number of studies have shown that the foods and other things people consume will eventually begin to show up on the outside, and it’s not just about obesity and lack of exercise. Many studies suggest that what ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Diabetes Meal: Lunch, Dinner Main Ingredients: garbanzo beans, Chickpeas, parsley, bell pepper Servings: Makes 1 Chickpeas, bell pepper, parsley, and greens make this twist on tuna salad a fiber packed lunch. Opt for chunk-light tuna which is lower in mercury than albacore. Ingredients: ½ cup cooked (or canned) garbanzo beans 3 oz ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Diabetes Meal: Snack Main Ingredients: Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes, Paprika, Whole-wheat Pita Servings: Makes 1 Broccoli offers 6 grams of fiber per cup. Add to that a whole-grain pita with at least 3 grams of fiber and you’ve got a delicious, healthy recipe to fill you up. Ingredients: 1 whole-wheat pita 1 teaspoon ...click here to read more

Category: Cancer, Heart Health Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: Fresh Sage Leaves, Cauliflower Florets, Dry White Wine Servings: Makes 6 Here’s another Meatless Monday idea, and a great way to use the healthy, seasonal foods of chillier days in this easy recipe for one-pot bean and vegetable pasta. Instead of cooking the noodles separately, boil them ...click here to read more