Why a nutrition consultation and not a viral diet?
We live in an age when food information is everywhere, on social networks, blogs and cell phone apps. The problem is that this information has rarely been designed for you. A 1200 calorie plan that worked for a friend may be completely unsuitable for your hormonal, clinical or lifestyle reality.
A nutrition consultation with a health professional starts from a different point: your history, your body and your goals. There are no generic solutions, there are strategies designed specifically for you.
What happens at the first nutrition appointment?
The first consultation is the starting point for the whole process. It lasts longer than a follow-up appointment, because this is where the whole basis of the work is built. In general terms, you can expect:
1. Complete clinical history
The nutritionist will talk to you about your health history, medication, recent tests, chronic illnesses, allergies and food intolerances. This phase is essential to ensure that the diet plan is safe and appropriate for your medical condition.
2. Assessment of eating habits and daily routine
What do you usually eat for breakfast? Do you eat out often? Do you have a lot of social dinners? Do you work shifts? These details matter a lot.
A diet strategy that ignores your real routine is doomed to failure from the start.
3. Anthropometric assessment and body composition
At Medilav, the nutrition consultation includes an anthropometric assessment and the determination of fat mass and lean mass. This data is fundamental because weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Two people of the same weight can have completely different body compositions, which requires different approaches.
4. Setting realistic goals
Lose weight? Gain muscle mass? Control diabetes or cholesterol? Improve digestive comfort? Prepare for pregnancy or manage menopausal changes? Whatever your goal, this is where it is clearly defined and achievable.
5. Delivery of the personalized diet plan at the appointment
Yes, you leave the consultation with your diet plan in hand. The plan is drawn up and given to you during the session, so you can clear up any doubts on the spot and start applying the strategy the very next day. No waiting days for a generic document: the plan is built together with you, based on everything that has been discussed.
Who is the nutrition consultation for?
Nutrition consultations at Medilav are available for a wide range of situations. You can benefit from this assistance if you identify with any of these contexts:
- Weight management: losing or gaining weight in a healthy and sustainable way
- Gastrointestinal and digestive health: bloating, reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation
- Menopause and hormonal changes: controlling body composition and the symptoms of this phase
- Chronic diseases and pathologies: diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, triglycerides, among others
- Healthy ageing: preventing loss of muscle mass and promoting autonomy in the elderly
- Sports nutrition: optimizing performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention
- Pregnancy and postpartum: weight management, prevention of nutritional deficits and postpartum recovery
- If you don’t see yourself in any of these situations but feel that your diet is not in line with your well-being, that’s also reason enough to make an appointment. You don’t have to wait for a problem.
How does the follow-up work after the first appointment?
A one-off nutrition consultation can give you a good starting point, but it’s regular follow-up that turns temporary changes into truly lasting habits.
At Medilav, follow-up is done through the Nutrium platform, which allows continuous communication between appointments. The frequency of sessions is defined in a personalized way, according to your goals and the pace of your progress.
At follow-up appointments:
- Progress against the defined objectives is evaluated
- Adjust the diet plan whenever necessary
- Difficulties are identified and practical solutions found
- Progress and motivation are strengthened
This approach ensures that the process adapts to your real life because life changes, routines change, and the diet plan must accompany this evolution.
How much does a nutrition consultation cost in Matosinhos?
At Medilav, nutrition consultations are transparent and affordable:
- First consultation: 35€
- Follow-up consultation: 30€
- Package of 3 follow-up appointments: 75€ (valid for up to 3 months)
- Package of 6 follow-up appointments: 140€ (valid for up to 6 months)
The packages represent a clear advantage over individual consultations and are especially suitable for those who want to commit to real, progressive change. The clinic also has a direct partnership with Médis. For other health insurances or subsystems, an invoice is issued with appropriate coding for reimbursement purposes.
Do you prefer to do your nutrition consultation online?
If travel is an obstacle, know that nutrition consultations are also available online. The session takes place by video call, via Google Meet, with the same quality of follow-up as the face-to-face consultation. All materials, including the diet plan, are sent in digital format. Payment is made prior to the consultation.
Who is Medilav’s nutritionist?
Nutrition consultations at Medilav are carried out by Dr. Maria Brito Silva. With experience in different age groups and clinical contexts, Dr. Maria believes that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Her approach values food education and building sustainable habits not just in the short term, but throughout life.
During consultations, the focus is on understanding each person in an integrated way: not just their diet, but also their habits, routines, preferences and individual goals. It is this holistic view that allows us to define strategies that really work.
Frequently asked questions about nutrition consultations in Matosinhos
Do I have to weigh everything I eat?
Not necessarily. The aim is not to create a dependency on scales or tables, but to develop a practical sense of quantities and make more conscious choices on a daily basis. The degree of detail depends on your objectives and will always be defined together.
How often are the appointments?
The frequency is personalized and depends on your goals and your progress. Some people benefit from more frequent follow-up at the beginning; others prefer a more spaced-out rhythm. This is decided together at the first consultation.
When should I see a nutritionist?
You don’t have to wait for a health problem. If you feel that your diet isn’t aligned with your goals of more energy, better digestion, weight control or simply more food awareness, now may be the right time. It’s never too late to start.
Ready to take the first step?
If you’ve come this far, it’s because you’re already thinking about it. A nutrition consultation in Matosinhos at Medilav is the starting point for a healthier relationship with food, without extremes, without unnecessary prohibitions and with tailor-made support.