TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Fat stocked in the abdominal body area, arms and breasts is “metabolically active”, and easily reacts to physical exercise and food habit changes. But the choice of which exercise matters, because not all sports have the same effect, and diet must be customised. Book now Sport Nutrition Consultation!
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All our treatments are natural and totally non-invasive, with a rate of success exceeding 98% on more than 70.000 clients, of both genders and all ages, including young adolescents, as with the Liposhaper® that works just like a liposuction but without all the inconvenient of a surgical procedure. International studies have shown positive results for child surgery against obesity, but that’s no reason to submit all youngsters to a bariatric surgery, unless when life habits changes, like adopting a healthful diet and increasing physical exercise, fail completely and there is […]
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Healthful eating means consuming nutrient-dense foods in the right quantities from all five main food groups as no single group can provide everything we need for good health. People often think of a diet as a specific weight-loss plan, but diet is simply the types and amounts of food we eat. A diet will not make you lose weight, but it will help you balance your weight and prevent you from adding kilos and fat to your body composition. To get thinner, the Food Reeducation and Behavioural program and Body Modelling by Clínica do […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Anyone interested in losing weight and fat should consider the following safe ways to shed some pounds: Exercising regularly, keeping a food diary, getting support, eating a balanced, nutritious diet, and talking to a nutritionist. The best weight loss solutions are sustainable, long-term changes to a person’s diet and lifestyle.
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Advising people to have a varied diet could encourage them to eat foods that are not so good for their health in addition to those that are. Instead, the emphasis should be on “health[ful] eating patterns” with sufficient amounts of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, low-fat dairy foods, and vegetable oils, while limiting consumption of red meats, sugar-sweetened drinks, and sweets, and enhance physical activity. This is the main message of a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and corresponds word by word to what we tell […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Physiologically, 11 days are needed to really profit from vacations. But the ideal period would be 2 to 3 weeks. When you return tired from your holidays, you need to sleep well, to keep a physical activity, to refill your body or vitamins and minerals, and to follow a proper diet, personalised for your case.
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A new study suggests that adhering to a Mediterranean diet relieve the severity of psoriasis, its inflammatory conditions on the skin, and slow its progression. Its high content of monounsaturated fats (which are found in olive oil and other plant oils), high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols (found in fruits and vegetables), and high content of fiber (from vegetables or wholegrain cereals) may all be responsible for the diet’s anti-inflammatory properties. Also, a Mediterranean diet limits dairy and meat consumption, as well as restricts alcohol use to a moderate level. When […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: It is commonplace for cafés and restaurants to play music while you eat. A new study asked whether the volume of these tunes might impact how healthful our dietary choices are. As expected, when quieter music was playing, people chose the more healthful items on the menu. Good nutrition depends as well on good mood and ambiance!
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Chocolate is rich in antioxidants. Despite its bad reputation for causing weight gain, there are a number of health benefits associated with its consumption (particularly dark chocolate) that include: lowering cholesterol levels, preventing cognitive decline, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems. The higher the cocoa content, as in dark chocolate, the more benefits there are. Dark chocolate may also contain less fat and sugar, but it is important to check the label. All in all, eating chocolate can have both health benefits and risks. As ever, moderation is key. […]
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Fat suffered a bad reputation for a long time and we learned how to avoid bad (saturated and hydrogenated) fats and eat good (unsaturated) ones to keep our heart and arteries healthy. Unsaturated fats (e.g. found in fish, avocado, nuts, sunflower, canola, and olive oils) are preferable to saturated fats (e.g. found in fatty meat, butter, palm and coconut oil, cream, cheese, ghee, and lard).” When calling us on (+351) 21 458 85 00 mention that you have read this article to have even better access conditions.
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