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Olives, fish and fruits and vegetables, please, fill my plate! More and more, scientists are finding that people who adopt a Mediterranean diet experience a lower risk of cardiovascular-related death than those who follow a strictly low-fat diet. In a recent study published this February in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers analyzed data on ...click here to read more

Did you know that too much sugar not only makes us fatter, but a lot sicker, too? In fact, new evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly suggests that sugar is harmful to our tickers, in particular. Examining data from 31,000 people — those who participated in the National Health and Nutrition ...click here to read more

Stop right there: You’re heading out the door into the cold without a coat? You’ll catch your death – pneumonia! (My mom’s voice still has a piercing echo in my head.) Other familiar warnings for behaviors that will leave you dancing with Dr. Death could be going outside in winter without a hat or – ...click here to read more

There’s no denying that weight loss products boom in the health supplement industry. The market is growing and shows no signs of stopping, with Americans spending an estimated $35 billion each year on weight loss products and programs. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 35.7 percent of American adults as ...click here to read more

Let’s face it, body fat has a bad reputation – something we fret about constantly and try to burn away with regular exercise. Well, here’s something to consider as you try to keep your New Year’s resolution of losing weight: When it comes to age-related obesity, brown fat is simply failing us. New research, conducted by ...click here to read more

Hello 2014! It’s a new year and a lot of us are thinking about shedding those extra pounds and paying more attention to our diet and exercise routines. Is it just me, or are my pants fitting a little tight? As a doctor, you’d think I’d know better. And I do, but social gatherings have ...click here to read more

The bubbly is being passed around (and around), the confetti’s in the air and the party noisemakers are squawking. It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re caught up in the moment of nostalgic joy – ringing in the new year, wiping out past transgressions and making a fresh start. Out come the New Year’s proclamations: “I’m ...click here to read more

Old Man Winter can be deadly. We all like to complain about the cold weather, the sidewalks that haven’t been cleared, and the need for cumbersome bulky layers of clothing and thick-soled boots. Some of us remember soldiering through five miles of high snow drifts to get to school (that tale never gets old). And ...click here to read more

Over the years, aspartame has been the center of much controversy, with some firmly convinced that consumption of aspartame in the diet is responsible for health conditions such as cancer and premature births. However, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently conducted a comprehensive risk assessment and found that consumption of aspartame at moderate levels ...click here to read more

Bel Marra Health’s first sponsored amateur athlete, Amanda Pereira, has been on an incredible health and weight loss journey that has inspired thousands of people to improve their well-being and lifestyle. Growing up as an overweight child and struggling with weight issues her entire life, she shares some of the nutrition and eating tips that ...click here to read more

Dr. Oz has attached himself to yet another new weight loss product and, in usual Dr. Oz style, the media has jumped all over it. This past November 4th, The Dr. Oz Show aired an entire episode dedicated to the new product – yacon syrup – exploring whether this South American root vegetable of little-known ...click here to read more

Over the past few years, governments across the globe have been fixated on lowering cholesterol levels in order to reduce the occurrence of heart disease. Butter and cheese have long been avoided in a healthy diet, as they contain high amounts of saturated fats and calories. But recent research now flies in the face of ...click here to read more

I have a confession to make. I, like most North Americans, love eating meat. The tantalizing sizzle of a steak on the barbeque gets my mouth watering. The aroma of a steaming turkey roasting in the oven makes me tingle with excitement. The gargantuan-sized burger advertisement that I see on my way to the clinic ...click here to read more

Cancer affects the lives of millions of people around the U.S., a country that ranked 7th highest for cancer rates in 2011. There are many factors that contribute to the formation of cancerous tumors in the body – smoking, hormonal imbalances, and constipation, to name just a few.  Now, add fatty foods to the list. ...click here to read more