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29Sep, 2025
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CALORIES JUST ENOUGH

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: If you’re wondering why calories matter, it begins with what you eat. Food is where your body gets the calories it needs to function. During digestion, your body breaks down the foods you eat into smaller units, either be used to build your own tissues or to provide your body with the energy it needs to meet its immediate needs. Calories in excess are stored as body fat and are harmful for your health. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 […]
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29Sep, 2025
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HEART PALPITATIONS OR FAST HEARTBEAT

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Do you ever feel like your heart is pounding or fluttering much faster than normal? You may be experiencing heart palpitations. They may last for only a few seconds and they can occur at any time and any place. The good news is that not all cases of fast heartbeat mean you have a heart condition. But to avoid such situation, drink plenty of water, exercise moderately or take a 30-minute walk each day, and keep your weight in the healthy range and your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol counts low by […]
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26Sep, 2025
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STROKE AND LACK OF EXERCISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: A recent study of nearly 1,000 individuals who had had a stroke found that they practiced few or no exercise… Think about it! Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule your appointment with our Fitness Advisor.
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25Sep, 2025
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FOODS FOR THE HEART

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Whether you’re recovering from a heart attack or trying to prevent one, a healthy diet should be part of the plan. As you start building your healthy eating strategy, it’s important to know which foods to limit and which foods to target. Schedule your appointment calling our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and one of our nutritionists will customize your alimentary plan, according to your needs.
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18Sep, 2025
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MEN AND WOMEN FAT

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Body fat accumulates differently in the bodies of men and those of women. There are health consequences that ensue from these differences. Women tend to be lean when they are young but gain weight after menopause because estrogen (a hormone which action is linked to ovulation) helps them keep excessive weight at bay. However, women are more protected than men against the harmful effects of being overweight, a phenomenon that may have a lot to do with women’s body shape and their body fat distribution. Belly fat, commonly in men, […]
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17Sep, 2025
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SMOKE AND FAT

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The British Cancer Research Centre revealed that obesity is taking over tobacco as the first indirect death cause by cancer among United Kingdom women population. But this is a problem of our global village, and also the cause of increased mortality due to cardiovascular issues and other kind of early death risks. It also revealed that in 25 years from now overweight will be the origin of many types of cancer, but truth is that it is so already! Fortunately, bad life habits as smoking have been decreasing, also due […]
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16Sep, 2025
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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
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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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12Sep, 2025
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SIMPLE vs. COMPLEX

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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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11Sep, 2025
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MIND YOUR DRINKS

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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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