Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Hello Friend, Celebrity diets are always in the spotlight, and with all those red carpet stars looking so darn good, you can’t help but wonder how they do it. Of course, they have personal chefs and trainers so it’s far easier for them to look that great, but are those crazy diets they embark on ...click here to read more

We know that a good variety of vegetables – the all-time health foods – is recommended for maintaining our overall well-being. But did you know that some vegetables are actually better for you when cooked? If you want to reap maximum health benefits from these five vegetables, cook them instead of eating them raw. 5 ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, It’s officially been summer now for a week or so, and you can’t help but stay outdoors more often. Summertime is a great time to be outside, get more social, and shed those extra wintertime pounds. Losing weight in the summer should be easy in theory, but unfortunately, there are still many factors ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Have you heard about the “new” health craze? I use the quotations because it’s actually a very old technique, which happens to be gaining quite a momentum in recent years. I’m talking about essential oils that seem to be all the rage nowadays. Scent is a powerful sense and can really take us ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you I’m obsessed with tea (I’m drinking some right now as I write this). I have a tea for just about anything. Sore throat? I have a tea. Feel a cold coming up? I have a tea for that, too. People are honestly amazed ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Everywhere you look you get the same story – carbohydrates are the enemy. Numerous food brands are lowering their carbs because we’re told that carbs are the reason why we can’t lose weight so we should eliminate them as much as possible. Now I, too, can admit I’ve tried no-carb diets, and they ...click here to read more

An interstitial cystitis diet may be the answer for many people who suffer from interstitial cystitis. Although research into the painful bladder health problem is ongoing, some evidence seems to suggest that in certain situations, food choices can prevent interstitial cystitis symptoms naturally. In other words, without aggressive, conventional drug intervention. Interstitial cystitis or IC ...click here to read more

Correct diet for your thyroid can offer many benefits like reducing the risk of hypothyroidism, which can lead to numerous health complications. But what foods should you be consuming for your thyroid? Well, we are about to tell you, but first it’s important to understand just how important the thyroid truly is. Our thyroid is often ...click here to read more

Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared to those without eating disorders. The findings come from Finnish researchers who observed an association between eating disorders and autoimmune disease risk. The risk of eating disorders is higher among somatic illnesses like type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, a ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis in women can lower food folate, vitamin E, and magnesium levels. A reduction in these vitamins and minerals can lead to serious health consequences, as they work as powerful antioxidants and contribute to overall good health. The researchers looked at 27 Caucasian women with multiple sclerosis and compared them with 30 healthy women ...click here to read more

Thyroid disease is linked to a low selenium diet. The findings come from China, supporting the previous studies conducted on the topic. The findings suggest that adequate selenium content in the diet can help ward off thyroid disease and improve thyroid function. The study – the first large epidemiological one of its kind – aimed ...click here to read more

This past week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which entails conditions like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders. Eating disorders are not just means of controlling food, they can have serious health consequences and are often tied to a mental disorder as well. Below are Bel Marra Health’s top news stories on ...click here to read more

According to a recent study, lighter sleep, less restorative sleep, and more disrupted sleep are associated with eating unhealthy which includes eating less fiber, more saturated fat and more sugar. The study, led by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, assistant professor in the department of medicine and Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University Medical Center in ...click here to read more

Making New Year’s resolutions is a common ritual, and while they can be a challenge to maintain, those who stick with it can discover renewed energy and health. Research shows that about one in three Americans pledge to better themselves in the New Year; however, it turns out that a smaller percentage are actually able ...click here to read more