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1Jul, 2025
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VITAMINES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Vitamines are organic substances necessary for life and the perfect functioning of the body. Its shortage, even if minimum, may affect the biochemical balance. Although they do not provide energy (calories), without them the organism cannot take advantage of the constructive and energetic elements of food. Book now your Vitamin Profile, an essential exam for your health. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00.
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25Jun, 2025
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IS IT SHELLFISH ALLERGY ?

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Some people are allergic to one type of shellfish, crustaceans or mollusks, while others are allergic to both. Most people seem to be allergic to crustaceans only, and the reactions to these foods tend to be more severe. They can include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. An allergy can worsen over time, so everybody should check in with their nutritionist for further evaluation and testing. Call […]
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25Jun, 2025
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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CUSTOM-MADE DIET

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People’s responses to food vary depending on a wide variety of factors. Despite repeated public awareness campaigns and dietary recommendations, obesity persistes, and overweight and body fat in excess are a growing concern.The lack of personalised nutritional advice is, no doubt, the main reason for this. People are finally starting to reject the false notion that if everyone just follows the general guidelines they’ll control their weight and be pretty and healthy forever. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule a Nutrition Consultation with one […]
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11Jun, 2025
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Anti-ageing nourishment!

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Phytonutrients found in orange and yellow coloured fruits like oranges, pumpkins, carrots and yellow peppers, may help to improve vitality on your skin and delay the appearance of wrinkles. Other fruits rich in antioxidants also can assure you a healthy skin, such as raspberries and pomegranates that contain an antioxidant capable of reducing breakage of collagen in your skin.
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11Jun, 2025
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Did you know…

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Whilom fruits were less sweet than nowadays, containing less fructose. Modern fruits are selected and cultivated in a way to get more and more sweet, to please the consumer’s taste. Pure fructose is around 70% sweeter than sugar, but it has a lower glycemic index, since this index is influenced by glucose and not by fructose. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and mention this text to have special access conditions.
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4Jun, 2025
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SEASONAL ALLERGY AND FOODS

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, only occur during certain parts of the year, usually the spring or summer. Lifestyle changes may help ease your springtime woes. Adding certain foods to your diet could actually help relieve symptoms like the nose-dripping and eye-watering. From reducing inflammation to boosting the immune system, there are a number of dietary choices that may help mitigate the miseries of seasonal allergies.
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4Jun, 2025
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MENOPAUSE AND WEIGHT-LOSS

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People often experience an increase in body fat during menopause. This is linked with reduced estrogen levels, lower-quality sleep, and reductions in metabolism and muscle mass. Researchers have linked low estrogen levels with an increase in body fat, particularly abdominal fat. Maintaining healthful lifestyle habits can help with losing weight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule a Nutrition Consultation with one of our nutritionists if you have concerns about your weight or symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, to follow an appropriate treatment.
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3Jun, 2025
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NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES CAUSES CRAVINGS?

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Cravings are defined as intense, urgent or abnormal desires or longings. Not only are they very common, but they’re also arguably one of the most intense feelings you can experience when it comes to food. Some believe that cravings are caused by nutrient deficiencies and view them as the body’s way to correct them. Yet others insist that, unlike hunger, cravings are largely about what your brain wants, rather than what your body actually needs. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 […]
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29May, 2025
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN

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Our skin is a very dynamic organ, and it changes through time and the environment we live in. Moreover, each season comes with its own challenges for our skin, and the summer months — which are just around the corner — are no different. You must beware of the sun year-round, to avoid different kind of sunspots that can occur on the skin, sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer.
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26May, 2025
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COME THE HEAT AND COME THE SALADS

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Simple, quick and easy to prepare, salads are an inexpensive and appetising way to prepare a balanced meal in an instant. An ideal salad in the nutritional plan should contain all the nutrients essential to the functioning of our organism: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, fibres and vitamins and minerals to meet all the needs of the body. The basis of a good salad is the freshest vegetables, greenstuff and seasonal fruits. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 […]
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