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5Jul, 2024
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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, 2024
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SHELLFISH – SKIP THE HEAD

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that shellfish cholesterol is only stored in the head? Not only crustaceans are poor on lipids, but also cholesterol from all kinds of lobsters, crayfish and shrimps, is exclusively located in the heads, so that part shouldn’t be eaten. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about Food Re-Education.
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4Jul, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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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1Jul, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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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26Jun, 2024
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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 avocado. This wonderous fruit is rich in magnesium, which is excellent for muscle recovery. It also contains 14 percent of your daily value of potassium, which can help to regulate fluid balance and controlling electrical activity of the heart and other muscles. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and mention […]
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