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Hello 🌙I hope you’re all doing well.As promised, I’m sharing some resources that can support your mental health if you’r...
27/04/2026

Hello 🌙

I hope you’re all doing well.

As promised, I’m sharing some resources that can support your mental health if you’re based in Edinburgh:

✹ iThrive Edinburgh – an online hub with mental health and wellbeing information, local support services, and self-help resources. You can find support groups and even free courses, especially if you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, or loneliness.

✹ Health in Mind – a Scottish mental health charity offering community-based support for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Their work is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and hope.

✹ The Edinburgh Crisis Centre – a 24/7 service providing free emotional and practical support for anyone aged 16+ experiencing a mental health crisis. They offer telephone support, face-to-face appointments, and sometimes short overnight stays as an alternative to hospital.

✹ The City of Edinburgh Council – works with local health services to provide a range of mental health support, including free counselling, Thrive drop-ins, and community activities for adults, children, and families.

If you’re struggling, please reach out đŸ€
There are truly kind and supportive services out there, ready to help you.

With love,
Andreia.

Hey,You might have noticed my absence from social media since Christmas. I had a very rough start of 2026, with a loss t...
15/04/2026

Hey,

You might have noticed my absence from social media since Christmas. I had a very rough start of 2026, with a loss that left me empty, and has changed me profoundly. A lot has been happening in my life that's affecting my mental health.

I'm still struggling, so I have stepped back from my nutrition business for the time being. I just felt like I needed to give you all an update, because I don't know if this will impact my business in the long run or just temporarily.

I'm currently feeling quite lost and don't have a clear vision for my future or the future of AC Nutritional Therapy.

I take the opportunity to reach out to people who might be feeling the same. You are not alone and there are multiple resources available if you are struggling with your mental health. I will make a post sharing those resources soon. In the meantime, if you need to talk my DMs are open.

I have amazing friends and a loving partner, but I also felt the hurt of losing people that were not my real friends, that were there just for the good moments. So if you feel alone, know that you have a friend on this side. I mean it.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post and take care. Hopefully, speak soon 🌿

Andreia.

As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to share some of my year's highlights with you 💚These are the positive snippets of...
29/12/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, I would like to share some of my year's highlights with you 💚

These are the positive snippets of my year, and don't reflect the periods were I'm doubting myself, or I'm struggling to make a decision, or I'm thinking I'm not enough. Those will (probably) always going to be there. But I don't want to focus on them.

I want to celebrate and focus on those moments where I was and felt brave, where I was able to make a confident decision, where I was living my dreams.

Life is already hard enough. Don't focus on what you couldn't achieve, or the pile of things you have on your to-do list. Focus on the positive, even if they are small things.

These can mean different things for different people: some people were capable of chasing their dream, some started a new course, others have felt less stressed, some were able to exercise 5min/day, others started reading that book. Whatever is it. It matters. It broke the cycle, so be proud of that.

I wish you an amazing year ahead and that you are able to see the good in yourself. Always. 💐

With love,
Andreia.

🇬🇧This season is about nourishment in every sense. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, another holiday, or simply movi...
24/12/2025

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This season is about nourishment in every sense.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, another holiday, or simply moving through this time of year in your own way, you’re welcome here.

May these days bring moments of warmth, rest, good food without guilt, and connection, especially with yourself.
Sending love to those celebrating, those not celebrating, and those for whom this season feels complicated.

Happy holidays â€đŸ’š

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Esta época é sobre nutrição em todos os sentidos.

Sejas alguém que celebra o Natal, outra data especial, ou simplesmente atravessas este período do ano à tua maneira, és bem-vindo(a) aqui.

Que estes dias tragam momentos de acolhimento, descanso, comida sem culpa e conexĂŁo, especialmente contigo mesmo(a).

Envio carinho a quem celebra, a quem nĂŁo celebra e a quem vive esta Ă©poca de forma mais sensĂ­vel ou complexa.

Festas felizes đŸ’šâ€

🇬🇧We talk about nutrition like it’s complicated
 but honestly?Most of the magic happens in the simplest moments.A calm b...
05/12/2025

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We talk about nutrition like it’s complicated
 but honestly?
Most of the magic happens in the simplest moments.

A calm breakfast instead of a chaotic one.
A snack that stabilises you rather than spirals you.
A choice made from self-respect, not guilt.
A tiny habit repeated quietly, day after day.

That’s what this post is really about, the things I wish I’d known sooner.
Not the “perfect” eating. Just the real foundations that actually make the difference.

Because nutrition isn’t about weight.
And it isn’t instant or magical.
It is fuel.
It can lift your mood.
And most importantly:
Nutrition works best when it’s simple, consistent, and kind.

If you’re feeling out of sync with your gut or your mind
 start small.
Start gentle.
Start with one thing.

And if you need a little help choosing that one thing, I’m right here. 💛

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Falamos de nutrição como se fosse algo complicado
 mas a verdade?
A maior parte da magia acontece nas coisas mais simples.

Um pequeno-almoço calmo em vez de caótico.
Um snack que te estabiliza em vez de te desregular.
Uma escolha feita com respeito prĂłprio, nĂŁo com culpa.
Um pequeno hĂĄbito repetido, silenciosamente, dia apĂłs dia.

É isso que este post quer mostrar, as coisas que gostava de ter sabido mais cedo.
NĂŁo o que Ă© “perfeito”.
NĂŁo o que Ă© “insta-bonito”.
Mas sim as bases reais que fazem a diferença.

Porque a nutrição não é sobre peso.
E nĂŁo Ă© instantĂąnea nem mĂĄgica.
É combustível.
Pode elevar o teu humor.
E acima de tudo:
A nutrição funciona melhor quando é simples, consistente e gentil.

Se te sentes desconectado/a do teu intestino ou da tua mente
 começa pequeno.
Começa suave.
Começa com uma coisa.

E se precisares de ajuda para escolher essa coisa, estou aqui. 💛

🇬🇧Winter snacks should do more than fill the gap, they should steady your energy, support your mood, and keep your blood...
24/11/2025

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Winter snacks should do more than fill the gap, they should steady your energy, support your mood, and keep your blood sugar from doing interpretive dance đŸ•ș❄

When the days get darker, our bodies naturally crave comfort. But comfort doesn’t need to be sugary or “empty.” These winter snacks are:

✹ Protein, fat & fibre balanced
✹ Warm and grounding
✹ Easy to prep ahead
✹ Gut-loving

A steady blood sugar curve =
✔ fewer cravings
✔ calmer mind
✔ more consistent focus
✔ happier hormones

Save these ideas and try rotating them through the week. Your future self will be very smug about it.

👉 Which snack are you making first?

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Os snacks de inverno devem fazer mais do que “matar a fome”. Eles devem estabilizar a energia, apoiar o humor e evitar que a tua glicemia faça acrobacias dignas do Cirque du Soleil đŸ•ș❄

No inverno, o corpo pede conforto. Mas conforto nĂŁo precisa de ser açĂșcar ou “calorias vazias”. Estes snacks sĂŁo:

✹ Equilibrados em proteína, fibra e gordura saudável
✹ Quentes e reconfortantes
✹ FĂĄceis de preparar com antecedĂȘncia
✹ Amigos do intestino

Uma curva glicémica eståvel =
✔ menos desejos
✔ mente mais tranquila
✔ foco mais consistente
✔ hormonas mais felizes

Guarda estas ideias e vai rodando ao longo da semana. O teu “eu do futuro” vai f**ar orgulhoso.

👉 Qual vais experimentar primeiro?

October is ADHD Awareness MonthAnd I’m marking it with something special: a free online workshop on ADHD & nutrition. 💛B...
01/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month
And I’m marking it with something special: a free online workshop on ADHD & nutrition. 💛

Because ADHD isn’t just in the head.
Your gut, your food, and your daily habits can have a huge impact on focus, mood, and energy.

Expect to:
✅ Understand the connection between nutrition and ADHD
✅ Reflect on your current health, symptoms, diet, and lifestyle
✅ Learn practical, easy-to-implement dietary changes
✅ Leave with a personalised action plan

👉 Perfect if you live with ADHD (diagnosed or not), often feel drained or distracted, and want tools that are practical not overwhelming.

📅 Happening on the 21st October at 6pm online and it’s free to join!
DM me to save your spot (limited to 10 spaces)

💛 Let’s make ADHD feel a little lighter, together.

🇬🇧The type of nutritionist I am (and am not) I’ll be honest with you
I don’t have the “perfect weight.”I don’t wear the ...
14/09/2025

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The type of nutritionist I am (and am not)

I’ll be honest with you

I don’t have the “perfect weight.”
I don’t wear the “right” clothes.
I’m not an influencer.
I’m not here to create urgency, guilt, or pressure.
And I’m definitely not perfect.

What I am is human.
💛 Empathetic.
💛 Ready to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment.
💛 Someone who deeply understands how hard it can feel to make changes when you’re tired, stressed, or overwhelmed.
💛 Authentic — I show up as me, not as an unrealistic image of “health.”
💛 Focused on supporting you — your gut, your mind, your energy, your life.

Because nutrition isn’t about rules, perfection, or chasing an ideal.
It’s about finding balance that actually works for you.

So if you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the “health mould,” know this: neither do I.
And that’s exactly why I do what I do. 🌿

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O tipo de nutricionista que sou (e que nĂŁo sou)

Vou ser honesta contigo

Eu não tenho o “peso ideal.”
Não uso a roupa “certa.”
NĂŁo sou influencer.
NĂŁo estou aqui para criar urgĂȘncia, culpa ou pressĂŁo.
E definitivamente nĂŁo sou perfeita.

O que eu sou Ă© humana.
💛 Empática.
💛 Pronta para te encontrar exatamente onde estás, sem julgamentos.
💛 AlguĂ©m que entende bem como pode ser difĂ­cil fazer mudanças quando estĂĄs cansado/a, stressado/a ou sobrecarregado/a.
💛 AutĂȘntica — apareço como eu sou, nĂŁo como uma imagem irreal de “saĂșde.”
💛 Focada em apoiar-te — o teu intestino, a tua mente, a tua energia, a tua vida.

Porque nutrição não é sobre regras, perfeição ou perseguir um ideal.
É sobre encontrar o equilíbrio que realmente funciona para ti.

Se alguma vez sentiste que nĂŁo encaixas no “molde da saĂșde,” f**a a saber: eu tambĂ©m nĂŁo.
E Ă© exatamente por isso que faço o que faço. 🌿

🇬🇧When it comes to calming foods, we usually hear about salmon, spinach, and chamomile tea. But what about the quiet one...
02/09/2025

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When it comes to calming foods, we usually hear about salmon, spinach, and chamomile tea. But what about the quiet ones? The tiny toppers that hide in your larder and pack a secret punch?

Here are 5 hidden heroes that can calm your mind + feed your gut:

đŸ„„ Pumpkin seeds → rich in magnesium + zinc (sprinkle everywhere).
🌊 Seaweed → minerals + prebiotic fibre (crispy snack win).
đŸŒ± Tahini → tryptophan for serotonin (spread on toast or whisk into dressings).
đŸ« Cacao nibs → crunchy magnesium boost (top your yoghurt).
🌿 Fresh herbs → lemon balm & parsley as micro-calmers (more than garnish!).

Small changes, big calm. Which one could you sneak into your meals this week?

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Quando falamos em alimentos calmantes, quase sempre ouvimos falar de salmĂŁo, espinafres e chĂĄ de camomila.
Mas
 e os discretos? Aqueles pequenos aliados que se escondem na despensa e tĂȘm um poder secreto? 

Aqui estĂŁo os 5 herĂłis escondidos que podem acalmar a mente + nutrir o intestino:

đŸ„„ Sementes de abĂłbora → magnĂ©sio + zinco (polvilha em tudo).
🌊 Algas → minerais + fibra prebiótica (snack crocante perfeito).
đŸŒ± Tahini → triptofano para serotonina (na torrada ou em molhos).
đŸ« Pepitas de cacau → crocante + magnĂ©sio (Ăłtimos no iogurte).
🌿 Ervas frescas → erva-cidreira & salsa como micro-calmantes (mais do que enfeite!).

Pequenas mudanças, grande calma. Qual destes heróis vais incluir nas tuas refeiçÔes esta semana?


🇬🇧Do you know what really makes you happy? 💛Not just the “big life goals,” but the little things, the walk on the beach,...
27/08/2025

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Do you know what really makes you happy? 💛
Not just the “big life goals,” but the little things, the walk on the beach, the quiet coffee, the laugh with a friend.

Now ask yourself: are you doing it enough?
And maybe even more importantly: are you allowing yourself to enjoy it fully, without guilt or rushing to the next thing?

Contentment isn’t laziness or indulgence. It’s a vital part of wellbeing. 🌿
When we give space to joy, whether it’s 5 minutes of calm or a whole afternoon of laughter, our body responds. Stress lowers, anxiety softens, digestion improves, and life feels lighter.

✹ This week, I challenge you: find one small thing that brings you joy, and really lean into it. Your mind and body will thank you.

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Sabes o que realmente te faz feliz? 💛
NĂŁo sĂł os “grandes objetivos de vida”, mas tambĂ©m as pequenas coisas, um passeio na praia, um cafĂ© tranquilo, uma gargalhada com um amigo.

Agora pergunta a ti mesmo: estĂĄs a fazer isso com frequĂȘncia suficiente?
E talvez ainda mais importante: estĂĄs a permitir-te saborear esse momento, sem culpa e sem pressa para a prĂłxima tarefa?

Estar contente nĂŁo Ă© preguiça nem indulgĂȘncia. É uma parte essencial do nosso bem-estar. 🌿
Quando damos espaço à alegria, seja 5 minutos de calma ou uma tarde inteira de risos, o corpo responde. O stress diminui, a ansiedade suaviza, a digestão melhora e a vida f**a mais leve.

✹ O meu desafio para ti esta semana: encontra uma pequena coisa que te dĂȘ alegria e vive-a plenamente. A tua mente e o teu corpo vĂŁo agradecer.

🇬🇧Sometimes life pulls you away, and that’s okay. 💛I’ve been quieter here lately, but my passion for helping you feel be...
11/08/2025

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Sometimes life pulls you away, and that’s okay. 💛
I’ve been quieter here lately, but my passion for helping you feel better in your gut, your mind, and your energy hasn’t gone anywhere.

Here are 5 gentle reminders for your gut & your mind:
✹ You don’t have to “fix” everything at once.
✹ Rest and digestion go hand in hand — slowing down helps both.
✹ No single food will make or break your gut health.
✹ Your feelings are valid. Stress shows up in the body too.
✹ Small, consistent changes beat big, overwhelming overhauls.

If you’ve been feeling out of sync with your gut, your mood, or your energy, you’re not alone. My DMs are always open. 💛

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Às vezes a vida afasta-nos um pouco, e está tudo bem. 💛
Tenho estado mais silenciosa por aqui, mas a minha paixĂŁo por ajudar-te a sentires-te melhor com o teu intestino, a tua mente e a tua energia continua a mesma.

Aqui f**am 5 lembretes gentis para o teu intestino & a tua mente:
✹ Não tens de “consertar” tudo de uma vez.
✹ Descanso e digestão andam de mãos dadas — abrandar ajuda em ambos.
✹ Nenhum alimento isolado vai fazer ou desfazer a tua saĂșde intestinal.
✹ Os teus sentimentos sĂŁo vĂĄlidos. O stress tambĂ©m se manifesta no corpo.
✹ Pequenas mudanças consistentes valem mais do que grandes mudanças avassaladoras.

Se te tens sentido desconectado/a do teu intestino, humor ou energia, não estás sozinho/a. A minha DM está sempre aberta. 💛


🇬🇧“Is she the right nutritionist for me?”It’s completely normal to ask yourself that, especially if you’ve tried everyth...
27/06/2025

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“Is she the right nutritionist for me?”

It’s completely normal to ask yourself that, especially if you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself.

Here’s the truth: If you feel out of sync with your gut, your mood, or your energy
 we can probably do something beautiful together.

In this post, I’m sharing the kinds of people I love to support. Let me know if you see yourself in any of them.

Still unsure? My DMs are always open. 💌

And if you know someone who might need this kind of support, feel free to share the post. I’d love to help them feel better too.

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“SerĂĄ que ela Ă© a nutricionista certa para mim?”

É completamente normal fazeres-te essa pergunta, sobretudo se já experimentaste tudo e continuas sem te sentires tu própri@.

A verdade? Se te sentes desconectad@ do teu intestino, humor ou energia
 provavelmente conseguimos fazer algo bonito junt@s.

Neste post, partilho os tipos de pessoas que mais gosto de acompanhar. Diz-me se te identif**as com algum deles.

Ainda com dĂșvidas? Estou sempre por aqui para conversar. 💌

E se conheceres alguém que precise deste tipo de apoio, partilha este post, eu adorava ajudar essa pessoa a sentir-se melhor também.

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