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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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: For women who enjoy sushi, as I do, but do not want to eat raw fish during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, vegetarian sushi options provide a tasty alternative. For example, women can choose vegetable maki rolls containing avocado, cucumber and pickles, and top them with wasabi and soy sauce to taste. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about healthy nutrition, if you are a mother to be or breastfeeding.
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Many people choose to maintain a low-carb diet or to cut carbohydrates out entirely. However, it is not a good idea to go on a low or no-carb diet unless a nutritionist specifically advises, as it may not be beneficial to some people. Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient and a valuable energy source. A healthful diet should include more nutritious complex carbohydrates than simple carbohydrates that contain little to no nutritional value. The different types of carbohydrates vary in terms of the impact they have on a person’s health. It’s […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Sugary drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks, have been linked to an increased risk of weight gain and many diseases. Your brain doesn’t register liquid calories as it does with solid foods, making you drink more and more. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation and mind what you drink, to your heal
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Advising people to have a varied diet could encourage them to eat foods that are not so good for their health in addition to those that are. Instead, the emphasis should be on “health[ful] eating patterns” with sufficient amounts of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy foods, and vegetable oils, while limiting consumption of red meats, sugar-sweetened drinks, and sweets, and enhance physical activity. This is the main message of a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and corresponds word by word to what we tell […]
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A new study suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet relieve the severity of psoriasis, its inflammatory conditions on the skin, and slow its progression. Its high content of monounsaturated fats (which are found in olive oil and other plant oils), high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols (found in fruits and vegetables), and high content of fiber (from vegetables or wholegrain cereals) may all be responsible for the diet’s anti-inflammatory properties. Also, a Mediterranean diet limits dairy and meat consumption, as well as restricts alcohol use to a moderate level. When […]
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Chocolate is rich in antioxidants. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of health benefits associated with its consumption (particularly dark chocolate) that include: lowering cholesterol levels, preventing cognitive decline, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems. The higher the cocoa content, as in dark chocolate, the more benefits there are. Dark chocolate may also contain less fat and sugar, but it is important to check the label. All in all, eating chocolate can have both health benefits and risks. As ever, moderation is key. […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Sweet, salty, savoury, sour, and bitter — these are the five tastes that allow us to enjoy daily meals. They also have a more practical role that is to keep us safe from harm by giving us clues as to which foods may be toxic and harmful or unlikely to provide the necessary nutrients. Mechanisms related to taste are relevant to the regulation of appetite and its influence on our overall health.
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Fat suffered a bad reputation for a long time and we learned how to avoid bad (saturated and hydrogenated) fats and eat good (unsaturated) ones to keep our heart and arteries healthy. Unsaturated fats (e.g. found in fish, avocado, nuts, sunflower, canola, and olive oils) are preferable to saturated fats (e.g. found in fatty meat, butter, palm and coconut oil, cream, cheese, ghee, and lard).” When calling us on (+351) 21 458 85 00 mention that you have read this article to have even better access conditions.
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Stir-fried food is the source of the oriental cooking method, being a fast and health way or preparing meals. It only takes a few minutes to place the ingredientes – a selection of vegetables, to which you can add lean meat and fish, tofu, nuts, herbs and spices, extra-virgin olive oil, etc. The final result are colourful dishes, delicious and, above all, healthful. A varied diet funny to prepare, choosing the most healthy ingredientes for your meals, helps to maintain a well-balanced alimentary regime and to control your body-weight balance. […]
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