Category Archives: Healthy Eating

Our appetite is mostly to blame when it comes to overeating. When we’ve consumed our recommended daily intake, it is our appetite for just another slice of pizza or cake that causes us to have trouble maintaining a healthy weight. Research into the hunger and appetite dynamic has identified a previously discovered hormone, called Asprosin. ...click here to read more

Our shift to being a more health-conscious society not only helps us feel healthier, but reduces the number of health-related complications we face. One of the biggest causes of preventable disease is the rising trend of obesity. This is partly due to the increased consumption of food devoid of nutrients, high in fat, and packed ...click here to read more

Healthy blood circulation is an integral part of healthy living because blood works similar to gasoline in a car. When your car is lacking gasoline, it cannot run, or if there is a problem with the car preventing the gasoline from getting to the engine, it will not run as efficiently as it normally would. ...click here to read more

With the bountiful availability of food in our great nation, it is hard to believe that people who are well off can become malnourished, despite eating at least three meals a day. This problem is not developing due to the quantity of food we are eating, but the quality, as most people have poor-quality diets ...click here to read more

Yogurt is a delicious and healthy snack, along with being a great source of essential nutrients including protein and calcium. If you already enjoy yogurt regularly, kudos to you, research says you will most likely have stronger bones compared to someone who doesn’t eat it. The large observational study found that an increase in yogurt ...click here to read more

Diet plays a large role in all aspects of health, even mood. You may think that your brain—or heart—are solely responsible for your happiness and sadness, but what you eat can also have an effect on this as well. This is because when you eat a diet low in nutrients and high in sugar, this ...click here to read more

Many people fear the word fat, as it has a negative connotation. We are bombarded by packages that say “low fat,” “reduced fat,” or “no fat,” which clearly goes to show that as a society, we don’t want fat anywhere near us. But in actuality, we need fat, and knowing which fat to eat can ...click here to read more

If you think allergies are just a spring and summer problem, then unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Many allergy sufferers can equally be a bad time for itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and plugged ears. This year in particular, many allergy sufferers are finding their allergies are not only worse but lingering for longer. You can blame ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, Unfortunately, summer can’t last forever, and you may have noticed the temperature is on a steady decline. Fall is in full swing, which means it’s not only colder, but it’s getting darker earlier. During the fall and winter, many of us retreat indoors, cozied up on the couch. The foods we eat tend ...click here to read more

Most of us don’t like eating vegetables. They are generally devoid of flavor, can be quite bitter, and even come in some unsightly shades of green. But like it or not, vegetables are good for you, as they have more vitamins and nutrients that the body absolutely requires and can be great for the digestive ...click here to read more

You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us simply don’t have the time to enjoy a nutritious breakfast. If you look at the word “breakfast,” you can see it is made up of two words, “break” and “fast.” This is because throughout the night as you sleep, ...click here to read more

Every year on October 16th, people around the globe celebrate World Food Day. This day aims to promote awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and need food security and nutritious diets. We at Bel Marra want to do our part by doing the best thing we know how, spreading knowledge! We have ...click here to read more

There is a slew of lifestyle habits that a person should adhere to when it comes to controlling their blood pressure, such as eating well, exercising, reducing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking. Together, all these lifestyle habits can go a long way in controlling your blood pressure, but if you just had ...click here to read more

Obesity affects more than one in three adults. This is currently a real problem in the United States, as people with weight issues are more likely to suffer from various health conditions that inevitably drive up health care costs. It has long been assumed that overweight people simply consume more calories than they burn off, ...click here to read more