Myths and beliefs about nutrition in the cancer process

A diagnosis of cancer is a difficult time for both patients and their families. It can cause many psychological, physical and spiritual challenges for patients living with the disease. It is understandable, therefore, to understand the search for help to combat the disease itself or to alleviate the side effects of treatment through diet. But…

Who is a Dietitian?

A Dietitian is a health professional with a university degree, recognized as an expert in food, nutrition and dietetics, with the capacity to intervene in the diet of a person or group. According to the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD): ‘Dietitian is a qualified and legally recognised person to be able to…

Southern Atlantic Diet (SEAD)

The European Atlantic coast stretches over eight thousand kilometres, from Portugal to Norway. Its marine resources and climatic characteristics have led to similarities in food and gastronomic habits. The North Atlantic climate is cooler, with shorter summers and consequently lower agricultural yields. This did not prevent the development of the Scandinavian culinary tradition, which is…