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30Sep, 2025

POOR SLEEP CAN MAKE YOU FAT

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Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one more risk factor for obesity. In one extensive review study, children and adults with short sleep duration were 89% and 55% more likely to become obese, respectively. A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In truth, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial, but the Food Reeducation […]
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16Sep, 2025

FOOD LABELLING

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: People who regularly eat foods with a low nutritional quality have a higher risk of developing different diseases, including cancer. In the future, more and more countries should enforce food labelling that clearly specifies nutritional value. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation for further detail information.
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16Sep, 2025

SWEETS AND DIABETES

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There is a popular misconception that people with diabetes must avoid all sweets and sugary foods. Carefully monitoring the carbohydrates and sugars a person eats is vital because of the impact it can have on blood glucose, or sugar, levels. However, it is still possible to eat sweets or sugary food, as long as it is part of a healthful diet plan. It all depends on different factors, including physical activity levels, whether they are trying to lower their blood glucose levels and whether they are trying to lose weight or […]
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15Sep, 2025

EXERCISE (EVEN FOR A MINUTE)

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Exercise doesn’t necessarily mean power lifting at the gym or training for a marathon. A short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Getting your blood moving releases endorphins and can improve your mood almost instantaneously. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule an appointment with our Fitness Adviser.
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30May, 2025

SOMETIMES BEEING SELFISH ISN’T BAD

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Don’t neglect yourself and your health to avoid feeling selfish. Selfishness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It can be good to be a little selfish to take care of your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Many people who focus entirely on give, give, give end up overwhelmed, fatigued, and stressed. And chronic stress has been linked to a number of health risks, including conditions like diabetes, cancer, and mental illnesses, plus unhealthy eating and putting on weight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and let […]
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30Apr, 2025

BURNING CALORIES WHILE DANCING

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Regular practice of physical activity and healthy eating are essential for modelling and toning the body. Dance is one of the funniest ways to spend energy with joy, be it salsa, zumba, classical, African or urban dance. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and lose weight and fat excess to dance even more lightly.
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28Mar, 2025

HOW TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A SUITABLE WEIGHT

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Carrying excess weight and having too much body fat increases the risk of a number of health problems. Even losing just 5–10 percent of body weight and contour can bring significant health benefits. Help is available for people who are concerned that they have too much fat and are overweight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, and consult one of our nutritionists.
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28Mar, 2025

USEFUL WEIGHT AND FAT-LOSS TOOLS

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While the body does burn some calories even when a person is just sitting or sleeping, for most people, the more active they are, the more calories the body will burn. However, this can take time. To lose one pound of fat, a person needs to burn 3,500 calories. For many, however, this is almost impossible to reach. That’s when a nutritionist consultation is required and a non-invasive “liposuction” is the fastest and safest way for weight and fat-loss. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 now […]
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13Mar, 2025

YO-YO DIETING IS BAD FOR BOTH YOUR BODY AND MENTAL HEALTH

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: As if losing weight wasn’t hard enough, up to 80 percent of people who manage to lose more than 10 percent of their body weight end up regaining the weight within a year. Because it is only worth to lose weight if never to gain it again, you should consult a nutritionist and follow a Reeducation Food and Behaviour Program that combines specialised equipment and permanent care and assistance. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and […]
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13Mar, 2025

SAFELY LOSING WEIGHT DURING PREGNANCY

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Weight gain is a natural part of pregnancy. Women who were overweight before becoming pregnant may worry about how this could affect their pregnancy and wonder whether it is safe to lose weight at this time. It is not recommended that women focus on weight loss during pregnancy. However, if a woman is concerned about how her weight may affect the pregnancy, she can reduce the risk of weight-related complications using diet and low-intensity exercise. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule a Nutrition Consultation […]
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