TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Water weight, also called edema, is very common and rarely a cause for concern. However, it may feel uncomfortable and can cause unwanted bloating or puffiness in the body. Water levels can make a person’s weight fluctuate by as much as 2 to 4 pounds in a single day. That’s another reason why you should consult one of ours nutritionists and have a Body Composition Analysis.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Consuming fish has long been recommended as part of a nutritious diet predicting a longer life. Rich in high-quality proteins, vitamins, and healthful oils, fish is roundly considered a healthful choice. Don’t forget to include fish, from the river or the sea, regularly in your alimentary plan. And it tastes even better if you fish it!
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: The body must be seen as a whole, made of various interactive parts. Vitamins are only exceptionally produced or synthesised by the human body, and so they must be provided to the organism through food or food supplements such as the ones from our Orthomolecular Dietetics. Vitamins are the common factor of the body’s evolution. Consult one of our nutritionists!
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Dietary needs change throughout life, from eating well during pregnancy to getting the correct nutrients all life long and put on age in a healthful way. Consult one of our nutritionists to draw your customised alimentary plan, according to your age, your needs and your food habits.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: It is not a disease! Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, is a term that describes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. In the majority of cases, indigestion is linked to eating or drinking. Overeating and consuming greasy foods, as well as too much alcohol, can cause indigestion. Correct dietary choices, giving preference to quality than to quantity, can avoid dyspepsia symptoms. Consult one of our nutritionists to draw your customised alimentary plan.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Photoaging is the early aging of skin due to sun exposure in excess. Ultraviolet B rays (UVB) damage the upper layers of the skin, weakening it, preventing cell renewal and causing stains of pigment cells. Ultraviolet A rays act deep in the skin destroying the elastic fibres and reducing collagen that support the skin, resulting the appearance of wrinkles.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: What causes obesity, too many carbohydrates or too much fat? Opinions as to which parts of our diets are likely to cause obesity are split. In essence, that it is hard to tell. Both have pros and cons, some people may benefit more from laying off the fats, whereas others may see better results by sticking to a low-carb dietary plan. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about losing weight and fat.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Unsaturated fats, like olive oil, and those rich in polyunsaturated, such as fish oils, although they have a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol, when consumed in excess they also may be harmful. If nothing else, they get you fat. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation and get to know what excess stands for.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Rich in good nutrients, proteins and fibres, seaweed are splendid for our body contour, for the intestinal transit and for health. Eatable seaweed have much iron, vitamin C, calcium, copper, manganese, zinc and iode, providing us all its benefits. Besides they are poor in lipids, what makes them an easy food to digest. Learn more calling our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule your Nutritional Consultation before your holidays begin.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Muscle and fat are different tissues and you cannot change one to the other, although you can change their relative proportions. Physical exercise leads to an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in fat mass: but one has not changed into the other, one has just become more and the other less. Therefore, if on holidays you do not train so hard, don’t worry, muscle does not turn to fat on cessation of exercise! But on your return call our International […]
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