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18Sep, 2025

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

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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15Sep, 2025

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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The digestive system enables your body to convert food into usable nutrients, through a system of organs, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines. As digestion continues, the food is propelled from organ to organ through muscular contractions. The connection between all of these organs and their fluids requires a delicate balance that can easily be disrupted by numerous factors, including wrong diet, stress, lack of exercise, unhealthy nutrition and more. And this imbalance can be the cause for having too much weight, extra fat and difficulty in losing both. […]
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12Sep, 2025

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

NEW HABITS AND BEHAVIOURS

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Sticking to a diet and exercise plan may look difficult, but it isn’t if you have professional help and guidance. Once you have balanced your weight and got rid of your body extra fat, there are several proven tips that can help you keeping on your new behaviours and diet habits. You can use smaller plates, eat more slowly, drink water and avoid eating in front of the TV or computer. These are a few simple changes that can have a massive impact on your weight over the long term, and there is […]
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10Sep, 2025

A QUESTION OF TIME

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A study led by researchers in North Carolina (USA) reveals that over the course of a 16-week program, lifestyle changes had the biggest impact on high blood pressure. In all, the study involved 129 men and women who were either overweight or obese. In average, 12 to 16 weeks are sufficient to balance your weight and to get rid of the extra fat in your body with the Food Re-Education and Behaviour Program that changes your lifestyle and makes you adopt new and more desirable habits that will last for […]
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30May, 2025

SOMETIMES BEEING SELFISH ISN’T BAD

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Don’t neglect yourself and your health to avoid feeling selfish. Selfishness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It can be good to be a little selfish to take care of your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Many people who focus entirely on give, give, give end up overwhelmed, fatigued, and stressed. And chronic stress has been linked to a number of health risks, including conditions like diabetes, cancer, and mental illnesses, plus unhealthy eating and putting on weight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and let […]
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30Apr, 2025

BURNING CALORIES WHILE DANCING

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Regular practice of physical activity and healthy eating are essential for modelling and toning the body. Dance is one of the funniest ways to spend energy with joy, be it salsa, zumba, classical, African or urban dance. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and lose weight and fat excess to dance even more lightly.
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28Mar, 2025

HOW TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A SUITABLE WEIGHT

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Carrying excess weight and having too much body fat increases the risk of a number of health problems. Even losing just 5–10 percent of body weight and contour can bring significant health benefits. Help is available for people who are concerned that they have too much fat and are overweight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, and consult one of our nutritionists.
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28Mar, 2025

USEFUL WEIGHT AND FAT-LOSS TOOLS

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While the body does burn some calories even when a person is just sitting or sleeping, for most people, the more active they are, the more calories the body will burn. However, this can take time. To lose one pound of fat, a person needs to burn 3,500 calories. For many, however, this is almost impossible to reach. That’s when a nutritionist consultation is required and a non-invasive “liposuction” is the fastest and safest way for weight and fat-loss. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 now […]
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