TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that obesity is one of the main risks for having cancer? Someone overweight is permanently enduring an inflammatory process, and so allowing free radicals to develop and harm our cells, turning them ill an weak, unable to fight any tumor development and reverting its progression. Follow a healthy and intelligent regime, your body will appreciate, as well as all your beloved ones!
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Emotional eating is a pattern of eating where people use food to help them deal with stressful situations. It could show itself as eating a bag of chips when bored or eating a chocolate bar after a difficult day at work. However, when emotional eating happens frequently or becomes the main way a person deals with their emotions, then their life, health, happiness, and weight can be negatively affected. It is very easy to mistake emotional hunger for physical hunger. But there are characteristics that distinguish them. Recognising these subtle differences is […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Chose food such as carbohydrates complexes that enhance the production of serotonin in the brain. Always prefer brown bread and whole grains instead of snacks or sugary beverages. Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine, that cause anxiety, both affect your sleep and may cause additional fatigue. Don’t forget to stay well hydrated, for dehydration may cause mood changes
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Vegetables are a low calorie density food (high volume and low caloric value). Tis means you may eat plenty of vegetables without ingesting too many undesirable calories. When eating vegetables, avoid mixing sauces that will add more total calories to your meal. Chose fresh vegetables or steamed, whenever it’s possible, and put a string of olive oil over them.
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Our approach is always taken through the therapeutic point of view and, before starting any treatment programme, we try to discover and understand the clinical problem that gave origin, in the first place, to the overweight and extra fat, or accelerated the bodily ageing process, both physical and mental. This kind of approach, more therapeutic, enables more efficient results in a shorter period of time. The Nutritional Consultation, besides the nutritional component, has a very important psychological component so that the client realizes that getting thinner is not just to […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Never forget to eat between meals, a yoghurt, a fruit, a rice cake…. and to drink lots of water, a minimum of 1,5 to 2L a day. What’s important is not to be too many hours without eating, an empty stomach. For the main meals chose whenever possible fresh products, eat as much as you can fresh salads like lettuce, arugula, tomatoes and carrots, all seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar, preferably steam cook your vegetables and season them […]
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Surgical liposuction is no longer the most looked for technique for fat reduction, because is is associated with severe risks such as embolism, nerve compression, skin necrosis, problems with anaesthesia, infection, visceral perforations and seroma (liquid accumulation under the skin). The Liposhaper® – the first really non-invasive “liposuction”, is the most safe alternative, using a technology that enables, without all the inconvenience of the surgical process, to achieve better results on excess fat reduction and to improve the body sllhouette, in an only session of 90 minutes, without pain and […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Phosphorus is an oligoelement found in all cells of the body. It has an important role on formation of bones and teeth, it is essential to the smooth functioning of the kidneys and helps growth by producing energy, relieves arthritic pain, promotes healthy gums, and has many other benefits for the the whole human body. Phosphorus main sources are dairy products, eggs, canned fish, chicken, beer yeast, walnuts, wheat germ, asparagus, legumes, garlic and artichokes. So don’t forget to include […]
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Many persons take the steps to shed those extra pounds and fat because they want to live a healthier life or fit into their favourite outfit again. But their efforts actually bring health benefits to their loved ones! Finally enrolling in a weight loss program and adopting a more balanced diet is something they may want to do not just for their own sake, but for the benefit of their partners, too. Turns out that we may be natural influencers — at least when it comes to the people we […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Yes, but mind this… As it happens with any food, preparation and conditioning are critical: So you know, forget popcorn sachets from the supermarket (and from cinemas as well, by the way) for they contain synthetical fats and sugar that nullify any benefits from popcorn itself. The healthiest popcorn is made the old fashion way in the oven, using for instance coconut oil for preparing it. When they are done, powder some cinnamon over to complete your delicious and healthy […]
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