Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Here at Bel Marra Health we continuously explain to our readers the importance of eating well and a maintaining a balanced diet. We generally give you a few guidelines to follow such as eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting sugar and processed foods and sticking with lean proteins. But there’s more. Not only will understanding ...click here to read more

In many heart-healthy and even brain-healthy diets they rave about the use of olive oil. Olive oil, especially the extra virgin type, has been shown to be beneficial to overall health, but is typically advised not to cook with. Although drizzling the golden oil on top of food seems to be helpful, critics say cooking ...click here to read more

By now you probably have a good idea of what it means to eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables get the top score, followed by whole grains, protein and even dairy. A good resource is the American Food Guide, which helps clarify serving sizes. But sometimes it gets tricky to eat well and we often fall ...click here to read more

Previously we told you about the Paleo diet – a regimen that essentially mimics the eating habits of our cavemen ancestors. And we have already addressed the benefits of going vegan, which means eating no animal products. Well now, there is another diet that merges these two diets together. It’s called Pegan. Before we explain ...click here to read more

There are many reasons to eat besides the obvious fuel for our body. Food can help us in many ways. But what we eat really can have an impact on our bodies. Generally, we eat food to make us better, but did you know that some foods can make us feel worse? It’s true. In ...click here to read more

Most likely, when you were growing up, in school your teachers showed you a food pyramid. Each colored block indicated the recommended serving of each essential food group. Maybe in your earlier years you didn’t have many issues following these guidelines, but it’s probably been a while since you last saw this image. Let’s give ...click here to read more

Don’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost asparagus contains virtually no fat and it’s very low ...click here to read more

We all have that guilty pleasure. Sometimes sweet treats are just too tempting to pass up! It’s okay to enjoy sugary treats in moderation, but if you can’t go a day without a sugary substance, you may be addicted. Is sugar addictive? You may not believe it, but sugar can be addictive. It’s just one ...click here to read more

You may have heard that our body naturally has pH levels. This refers to the body being acidic or alkaline. Different parts of the body will reveal a different pH level. Typically, a pH reading of seven is considered neutral. And below a reading of seven means it is more acidic, above seven means more ...click here to read more

Between work obligations, social plans and family demands, it is easy to fall into what is called the “food rut.” This is when we tend to eat the same foods all the time. In many cases, it’s not the best foods because we are on the move. While this routine might be convenient, it isn’t ...click here to read more

There seems to be a trend to go meatless. According to the USDA, 400 million fewer animals were slaughtered for food. But why go meatless? Well there are many reasons to ditch the meat. For some it comes down to religious beliefs. For others they feel a moral responsibility to care for the earth and ...click here to read more

There are endless options of delicious fruit to choose from. Fruits should be a part of any healthy diet as they provide many vitamins and nutrients that our bodies require to stay healthy. One nutritious fruit, in particular, is the nectarine. Nectarines are similar to peaches and are plentiful in the warmer months. Nectarines are ...click here to read more

Why did the tomato go out with the prune? … Because he couldn’t find a date! Brown, sticky and covered in wrinkles, dates might not look like the most appetizing fruits, but they pack a nutritional punch. Dates are commonly picked between February and March in Arizona and California. They can be eaten fresh or ...click here to read more

You’ve probably seen those commercials for iced tea. As people in the commercial take a sip, they feel instant relief and are refreshed. The commercials make it seem great to relax in the summer heat with some iced tea don’t they? But even though iced tea can be refreshing, it’s important to understand some of ...click here to read more