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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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5Sep, 2025
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INACTION AND BAD EATING HABITS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: More than a quarter of world’s population, this is almost 2 billion people, do not practice enough physical exercise, according to a report by WHO. This is a worrying fact given the risk of sedentary lifestyle for our health. And if to this bad habit we add na unbalanced diet, without all necessary nutrients along lifetime, we cannot expect to live for many years in good shape. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule your […]
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4Sep, 2025
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NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENTS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Nutritional needs can vary during different stages of life and according to activity levels, health conditions, and lifestyle choices. Generally, the best way for a person to meet their nutritional needs is to eat a balanced and healthful diet. Anyone who is concerned that they may not be getting enough vitamins and minerals should speak to a nutritionist. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule your next appointment.
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4Sep, 2025
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TOO MUCH SALT MAKES YOU OLD

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Salt in excess may have disastrous consequences for your health. Fluid retention, skin aging, cardiovascular diseases, cognitive decline increase, arterial hypertension, oedema risks, cardiac or kidney insufficiency… it’s a long list. But it is never too late to be aware to the signs of an excessive consumption and to make some changes in your nutrition habits. The products, generally industrial ones, that contain much salt increase our thirst sensation because sodium influences the fluids in our organism. Listen to your body that sends you signals to help you restoring a […]
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3Sep, 2025
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ACTIVATE YOUR BODY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Keeping your muscles stimulated by exercise is halfway to a good physical shape. You don’t need to get weary in the gym to get it, you just have to take a walk every day for half an hour and resort to the Biotime® technology to build and model your body, effortless, now sweating and in full comfort. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about Sport Nutrition.
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1Sep, 2025
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SLIMMING WHILE SLEEPING

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If you have a substantial meal not long before going to bed, your organism will need much more time to digest it. At the stage of deep sleep, the brain releases a growth hormone that has a fat moving effect. While eating late at night, this hormone will store foods that are in the digestive system in the form of fat, instead of energy. The same occurs with alcohol: taken close to sleeping hours, the body will have to work harder to metabolise it during sleep, preventing to get to […]
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