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30Sep, 2024
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POOR SLEEP CAN MAKE YOU FAT

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Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one more risk factor for obesity. In one extensive review study, children and adults with short sleep duration were 89% and 55% more likely to become obese, respectively. A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In truth, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial, but the Food Reeducation […]
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26Sep, 2024
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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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23Sep, 2024
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WATER – THE SPORTSMAN DRINK

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Few are the sportsmen, amateurs in particular, that hydrate correctly: one must drink water before, during and after exercising physically. Water lost as sweat must be compensated to avoid the risk of dehydration. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and know more about this subject at the Sports Nutrition Consultation.
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16Sep, 2024
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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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13Sep, 2024
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EXERCISE (EVEN FOR A MINUTE)

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Exercise doesn’t necessarily mean power lifting at the gym or training for a marathon. A short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation. Getting your blood moving releases endorphins and can improve your mood almost instantaneously. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule an appointment with our Fitness Adviser.
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13Sep, 2024
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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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11Sep, 2024
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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, 2024
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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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6Sep, 2024
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READY FOR A PERFECT MARRIAGE

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The date for one of the most important days in your life has been already scheduled. Things that you never thought of start to make sense for you. On your great day you want to look perfect. A beautiful skin, the right weight and a perfect body. It doesn’t matter how far you are from your wedding day. As long as it is not tomorrow, there is time to get prepared and feeling the prettiest of all brides. It’s time to start taking care of you. If ti’s a year, […]
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5Sep, 2024
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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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