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7Jul, 2025
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EAT AND HEAT

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When heat comes we change our food habits. Fruits and vegetables at your discretion, 2 litres of water per day to avoid dehydration, and we must preserve the cold chain, meaning the whole process from conception, through storage, to food transportation, ensuring all refrigeration conditions and assuring its preservation. Appetite is less in Summer, but never skip a meal believing that will help you to get slimmer. When we skip a meal we usually compensate eating too much the next one. Furthermore, the organism remembers having been deprived, and reacts […]
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4Jul, 2025
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PARSLEY

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Parsley is extremely rich in mineral salts, in vitamin C and in antioxidant carotenes. That’s the reason why, in the past, it was rather considered a medicinal plant. Burt this richness gets really interesting when parsley is eaten in large quantities. A pinch of parsley (ca. 1 gram) does not give you much… So it is most convenient to use it as much as possible in salads, or to give more taste and beauty to your cookings, namely using it in cold soups that are ideal for this time of […]
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3Jul, 2025
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GOOD MARITIME AIR

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: At the seashore, the maritime air has plenty of iode and is extremely pure, well oxygenated, and germ exempt. It improves breathing capacities and helps digestion and the work of your heart. Take advantage of your holidays to take a healthy walk on the beach after meals, and whenever you have the time. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and ask someone who knows better – your nutritionist.
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3Jul, 2025
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SEAFOOD

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Beach side holidays are the ideal place to make a feed cure. Seafood is an excellent source of proteins, much leaner than meat, they contain food fat acids that oppose to bad cholesterol, but also calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iode… so many minerals we rarely enough eat along the year! Oysters, for instance, are very rich in iron (excellent against anemia) and antioxidants that fight free radicals, thus preventing premature ageing. A nice dozen makes an extremely dietetic meal, as well as white fish such as grilled sardines, delicious and rich in Omega […]
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2Jul, 2025
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FEEL GOOD ABOUR YOUR FOOD

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Some people believe that healthy foods are tasteless and boring, but nothing could be further from the truth. The next time you’re craving something tasty, opt for tomatoes. Besides citrus fruits, tomatoes are another excellent source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient. One medium-size tomato contains about 26 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and mention this text to have special access conditions.
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2Jul, 2025
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THE RIGHT TIME

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: To be efficient, the weight and fat loss process should be gradual. In fact, it is necessary to modify some food habits and manage to keep them, even after the initial diet period. A healthful nutrition is the key of success, and physical exercise is one of the best allies when fighting extra kilos. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation. This is you first move.
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1Jul, 2025
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VITAMINES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Vitamines are organic substances necessary for life and the perfect functioning of the body. Its shortage, even if minimum, may affect the biochemical balance. Although they do not provide energy (calories), without them the organism cannot take advantage of the constructive and energetic elements of food. Book now your Vitamin Profile, an essential exam for your health. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00.
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1Jul, 2025
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HEALTHFUL BARBECUE

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Barbecue food is not so well judged concerning health. In fact, exposing meat to very high temperatures unfortunately leads to the formation of carcinogenic compounds. That is why it is always wise not to eat the charred parts and it is advisable that food is not in direct contact with the charcoal flames. To avoid such dangers, marinate or precook the meat in the oven or the micro-waves to eliminate its juice before placing it on the grill. This way it will take less time to grill and can be […]
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27Jun, 2025
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WAIST/HIPS RATIO

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Fat is not equally distributed in the body, for men fat deposits more on the abdomen, for women more on the hips. But for both genders, when the circumference of the waist equals or exceeds the circumference of the hips, there is a larger risk of cardiovascular diseases. That is why men have a bigger risk proportion than women. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and make an appointment for your Permanent Epilation Evaluation.
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27Jun, 2025
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GOOD AND BAD CHOLESTEROL

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Total cholesterol levels are made up of three different types: High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is considered “good” cholesterol. It makes up 20-30 percent of a person’s total cholesterol level; Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is considered “bad” cholesterol and makes up 60-70 percent of the total in the body; Finally, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is a precursor to LDL and makes up about 10-15 percent of a person’s total cholesterol. These percentages matter because when increases or decreases occur, they can affect the chances of a person developing heart disease. Many risks are associated with […]
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