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One of the employees at Bel Marra Health just returned from a trip to India. He could not stop talking about the great food, totally different culture, crazy traffic, incredible color, the Taj Mahal, the thrill of an auto rickshaw ride, cows on the road… But he also raved about something I don’t often hear about ...click here to read more

In recent health news there has been a continued rise in rates of bowel diseases. From irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), to celiac disease, and even Crohn’s and Colitis, we are becoming more aware of such diseases. Although for some an exact cause is unknown, we may now have some insight on what may be the ...click here to read more

Can you pinch more than an inch around your middle? That flabby flesh seems to settle and spread out around the waist, creating a belly bulge that looks as though you’ve spent every one of your Saturdays drinking beer. A protruding belly and love handles isn’t considered the most flattering look going. But what’s more, ...click here to read more

It takes more than an apple a day to keep your family doctor away. It takes more than washing your hands and using hand sanitizer too. As it turns out, it’s the addition of so-called “superfoods” – or healing foods – to your diet that will strengthen your immune system and help you to fight ...click here to read more

When I’m stressed or feeling down, I’m quick to turn to chocolate – and I don’t stop at the recommended single high-cocoa dark chocolate square! That’s the trouble with emotional eating. Once you start, it’s hard to just say no more. But there are better ways to get your smile back. The feel-good factor from ...click here to read more

There has been ongoing debate in the food world about organic versus non-organic. What’s better for us in the long run? How dangerous are the pesticides used in conventional growing? The questions keep coming and the matter can be confusing at best. We all want safe and nutritious food, but does the organic label really ...click here to read more

Today, it’s difficult not to notice all of the gluten-free products available in health food and grocery stores. There’s been a number of books, magazine articles and news segments, too – all of which have characterized gluten as a dietary villain. Yet, there is no evidence to support gluten-free diets for anyone other than those ...click here to read more

You may want to fill up on more sweet potatoes, butternut squash and those dark leafy greens. That’s because a lack of vitamin A – usually found in these foods – could be behind type 2 diabetes. A new study by New York’s Weill Cornell Medical College, published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, has ...click here to read more

It’s that time of the year when it seems as though winter has overstayed its welcome, and spring and summer are too far from our reach. The temperatures are colder, the wind can be chilling, and there’s not enough sunlight – it can really leave you feeling down. But you don’t have to let winter ...click here to read more

Have you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol in patients who are obese ...click here to read more

How many millions of us tune in to medical doctors on TV? The gripping real-life drama of people struggling with health problems, the new scientific discoveries, superfoods and advanced medical information explained in simple terms by earnest MDs. Here they are, larger than life on your living room plasma screen, giving you advice, evidence and ...click here to read more

Ever get a scratchy throat or experience swelling? How about a breakout of hives or a bout with brain fog? Some joint pain, too? Well, you just may be sensitive to the very things that you eat. Factors like genetically modified foods (GMOs), gluten, medications and even stress can make your small intestines loosen up ...click here to read more

Pears are often overlooked in the produce aisle, but this unassuming fruit should be a part of your healthy eating plan. You might not realize just how nutritious it is – it’s chock full of fiber and nutrients, and research shows that eating pears could have a role in preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among ...click here to read more

My best advice to my patients always begins with this: The path to a long life starts with a healthy diet. Fruits and veggies are important, but there are other staples of healthy eating like good fats and fiber-rich grains and seeds. But there are certain foods we should be avoiding. In fact, I think ...click here to read more