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Estimated dietary flavonoid intake and major food contributors in the Portugues...
Martins, Sofia; Meireles, Manuela; Caetano, Estela; Correia, Daniela; Carvalho, Catarina; Silva, Catarina Campos; Magalhães, Vânia; Vilela, SofiaFlavonoids are a key class of polyphenols, i.e., phytochemical compounds present in foods and beverages, which have been described as having health benefits in preventing several chronic diseases. Estimating flavonoid intake has already been conducted in several countries but has yet to be performed in Portugal. This study included 5005 participants aged 3–84 years and aimed to estimate dietary flavonoid intake...
Olive oil consumption confers protective effects on maternal-fetal outcomes: A ...
Cortez-Ribeiro, Anna Carolina; Meireles, Manuela; Ferro-Lebres, Vera; Almeida-de-Souza, JulianaBecause of the maternal diet's importance, numerous studies have examined the effects of olive oil on pregnancy outcomes. This study provides a systematic review that evaluates the evidence between olive oil consumption and maternal-fetal outcomes. We hypothesized that olive oil reduced the risk of adverse pregnancy complications. We searched Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde elect...
Olive leaf tea impact on postprandial glycemia: a randomized cross-over trial
Meireles, Manuela; Cortez-Ribeiro, A.C.; Polck, Denise; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Ferro-Lebres, VeraThis study investigates the effect of olive leaf tea (OLT) on postprandial glycemia in healthy volunteers when ingested with a high-carbohydrate meal, compared with a placebo tea (CON). Healthy adults participated in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, and cross-over design trial receiving a high-rich carbohydrate meal with either 250 mL of OLT or CON at two different times after a washout period. T...
Olive oil consumption and maternal-fetal outcomes: a systematic review of the e...
Cortez-Ribeiro, Anna Carolina; Meireles, Manuela; Ferro-Lebres, Vera; Almeida-de-Souza, JulianaNutrition plays a significant role during pregnancy. The risk of maternal-fetal complications decreases with a balanced eating pattern. For instance, the Mediterranean diet is correlated with improved health status and reduced risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, hypertension, and pre-term birth. Olive oil is an essential component of this dietary pattern. Thus, the aim of this study was to systematicall...
Postprandial glycemia after a high-rich carbohydrate meal: a randomized cross-o...
Meireles, Manuela; Polck, Denise; Cortez-Ribeiro, Anna Carolina; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Ferro-Lebres, VeraInfusions of olive leaves have been used in traditional herbal medicine as a way to treat and prevent many diseases, including diabetes. Olive leaves are naturally rich in oleuropein, and previous studies have shown the potential of oleuropein in mitigating diabetes and diabetes complications in vitro and in vivo. This study aimed to investigate the effect of natural olive leaves tea on postprandial glycemia in...
Sustainability dimensions of the mediterranean diet: a systematic review of the...
Boto, Joana Margarida; Rocha, Ada; Migueis, Vera; Meireles, Manuela; Neto, BelmiraThe concern about sustainability is growing and the Mediterranean diet has been extensively identified as a promising model, with benefits for human and environmental health. This systematic review aims to identify and describe the indicators that have been used to evaluate the sustainability of the Mediterranean diet and the results from their application. A methodology using PRISMA guidelines was followed, an...
Historical and cultural perspectives on obesity and body image in Portugal
Meireles, Manuela; Ferro-Lebres, Vera; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Podestá, Olívia Galvão de; Machado, Ana; Ferreira, Jessica; Pereira, Fernando A.Portuguese adolescents and young people are subject to normative discontentment related to body image perception. This perception is subjective and influenced by several factors including mass media communication or social media messages. To aggravate this situation, we live in a pro-obesogenic era. Advertising for unhealthy food facilitates excess body weight which in turn contributes to body dissatisfaction a...
Consumo de azeite e adesão ao padrão alimentar mediterrânico entre académicos d...
Graça, Tânia; Bôto, Joana; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Rodrigues, Nuno; Ferro-Lebres, Vera; Meireles, ManuelaO azeite muito apreciado pelos consumidores pelas suas propriedades nutricionais e pelos seus aromas e sabores, é um dos pilares da Dieta Mediterrânica (DM). Este padrão alimentar, característico dos países mediterrânicos, é considerado um dos padrões alimentares mais saudáveis que existem. Muitos dos seus benefícios estão associados ao consumo de alimentos com propriedades benéficas para a saúde, como é o caso...
Local Report - Portugal
Ribeiro, Anna Carolina; Meireles, Manuela; Galvão, Olivia; Machado, Ana; Silva, Diana; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Ferro-Lebres, VeraObesity represents one of the main public health problems worldwide. In Portugal, more than half of the adult population has overweight and obesity reached 1,5 million people aged more than 18 years-old. At the heart of these numbers is an unbalanced lifestyle: inadequate eating habits and physical inactivity. When analyzing childhood obesity, all Portuguese regions showed a decrease in the prevalence of overwe...
Consumo de azeite em académicos de origem lusófona
Graça, Tânia; Almeida-de-Souza, Juliana; Ferro-Lebres, Vera; Meireles, ManuelaO Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) situa-se numa zona produtora de azeite, um elemento fundamental da dieta mediterrânica, e constituinte do padrão alimentar dos habitantes locais. Os benefícios para a saúde atribuídos à Dieta Mediterrânica são em parte devidos ao consumo de azeite e à sua riqueza nutricional. Anualmente vários estudantes e investigadores de países da rede lusófona são recebidos pelo IPB...