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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Returning from holidays is usually accompanied by good resolutions. Gladly going back to work and to sports practice, finding a creative activity, getting fit and being in-shape again. All these are wise decisions, but be careful not to demand too much, that will cause on you a too much pressure to cope with on a daily basis. So do not overbook your time-schedule, live at your own pace, forget about calories, accept your limitation, sleep whenever you feel like and you may, have fun without regret, accept not to be […]
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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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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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Enjoy your holidays planting your own biologic vegetable garden. Laurel is one of the easiest plants to let grow in your garden, your terrace or in vases in your kitchen, and fresh laurel is much more fun and has much more quality. Laurel’s leaves are used in many recipes, but the most important is they may help to detox our body, delay the ageing process, enhance wounds healing and improve heart health, besides preventing cancer. Laurel’s leaves may also ease digestion and to absorb nutrients from a healthy diet, recommendable […]
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