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29Mar, 2018
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BENEFITS OF FIBRE IN THE DIET

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A good balance of fibre in the diet is associated with a host of health benefits. These include reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and colorectal cancer, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, improved gastrointestinal health, help with weight management and fat elimination, and more regular bowel movements. There are two basic kinds of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Although the body cannot digest either of them, they are both necessary for a healthy diet. Soluble fibre breaks down in the water found in the digestive system and forms a gel. It helps keep stools soft and […]
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28Mar, 2018
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SOY SPROUTS SALAD

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Soy sprouts salad is easy to prepare, delicious and low in calories. In a bowl place dark lettuce, arugula, radish cubes, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and soy sprouts. Season with olive oil and vinegar, blend and sprinkle a few dried fruits over all to your taste, you can use nuts, almonds, hazelnuts or whatever tree n uts you like the best.
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27Mar, 2018
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DON’T GET THIRSTY!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: We have to drink plenty of liquids to avoid being dehydrated, in average we need 6-8 glasses every day (and to those glasses we may include water present in foods we eat). All non-alcoholic drinks count, but water and low fat milk are the healthiest choices. Try to refrain soda beverages that contain a high level of sugar and calories, and prefer water to it or even fruit smoothies.
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27Mar, 2018
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SAY NO TO LONELINESS!

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Today was release an article referring that solitude, living alone and seeing few people increases the risk of death due to a heart attack or a CVA. The same medical magazine Heart, strengths this evidence adding that “Social isolation and sense of loneliness are linked to an even larger risk of myocardial infarction or cerebral vascular accident or stroke”. Unfortunately this is a proven scientific observation. But even worse than solitude, that especially exists among elderly population, it’s overweight and fat in excess that affect half of the Portuguese people, […]
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26Mar, 2018
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BROCCOLI

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Broccoli are a true “bomb” in what concerns fighting cancer and also protecting lungs, they help blood pressure control, improve our natural defenses, avoid stomach problems, turn your eyes even prettier, they balance sugar in the blood, and a lot more. This vegetable has no waste, since everything is eatable – the stalk, the leaves and the flowers. If we had to line-up all super-foods, broccoli would be in first-line. In average, depending on the way broccoli are cooked, 100 […]
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22Mar, 2018
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DON’T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: We should always bear in mind that the essentials of a daily regime is about raw vegetables abundance, like salads, and fresh fruits to be eaten unpeeled whenever possible, after properly washed. Meals must be spaced, to allow a good digestion in between. We cannot underestimate the important role water has in eliminating toxins and as health support, and so water should be preferred to such beverages as alcohol and soft drinks, in a quantity not less than 1,5-2 litres […]
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22Mar, 2018
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BREAKFAST LIKE A KING…

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Three main meals per day — starting with a big breakfast — could promote weight and fat loss and better glucose control. Surely you have already heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (eat breakfast like a king – lunch like a prince – dinner like a pauper) and a new study helps to support this. It found that eating a big breakfast and reducing lunch and dinner size may be key for people looking to lose weight and fat and improve their blood glucose levels. […]
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21Mar, 2018
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TWICE AS HEALTHY!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: To mix foods is very important to accelerate your metabolism and control your hunger. You will feel full and satisfied if you join in a meal, for example, carbohydrates and protein, rather than if you would eat just one of those foods alone. And if you had some fruit for your afternoon snack and you’re still hungry, then add some nuts, fresh cheese or yoghurt. When it gets to mixing foods, an easy rule is to remember to eat at […]
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21Mar, 2018
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES

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According to the association Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BFCI) that made the first universal study about trees, published in 2017, there might exist more than sixty thousand different tree species in the whole world. Trees play an important role on the terrestrial ecological functioning, because of their capacity to stock carbon and they have an active participation on the cycle of water, and, in a general way, they form complex ecosystems such as forests, source material and biodiversity refuges. They are also for human society an important source of material […]
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20Mar, 2018
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TABLE IS SET!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: You should get used to sit at the table and have your meals taken without being distracted by television, computers, magazines or newspapers. All that takes one’s mind off and make us eat mechanically, not allowing our brain to perceive the satiety “messages” send by the stomach, increasing the possibility of eating much more than what would be enough. Therefore, pay attention to what you are eating, because controlling your food intake is important for your general health, and in […]
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