Nutrition and health at Clínica Planas
At Clínica Planas, each patient is considered unique. The first goal is to make an accurate diagnosis, analysing not only diet and nutrition but also overall lifestyle: exercise habits, medical history, work activity and daily routines.
For example, a person who spends eight hours at a computer with very little movement has different needs from someone whose job involves constant physical activity. In both cases, tailored strategies are designed, such as short "exercise breaks" to help counteract a sedentary lifestyle.
The aim is not only to provide treatment, but also to educate patients so that, in the long term, they become autonomous in managing their own health. Understanding how the body works at a metabolic level and learning to eat according to individual needs is key to preventing deficiencies and optimising both physical and mental wellbeing.
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What is nutrition?
Nutrition is the science that studies the relationship between food and human health.
It goes beyond simply recommending what to eat and examines how each food interacts with an individual's metabolism: which foods promote fat burning, which can trigger inflammation and which optimise cellular function.
At Clínica Planas, metabolic pathways are assessed in each patient to personalise nutritional recommendations. The goal is not to follow a standard diet, but to understand the metabolism and adapt diet and nutrition on an individual basis to improve health, physical performance, and quality of life.
What is anti‑inflammatory nutrition?
Anti‑inflammatory nutrition aims to reduce the chemical reactions that promote tissue inflammation, particularly in the gut, but also in joints, muscles, and even the nervous system.
Through clinical assessment and body‑composition analysis, the degree of inflammation can be identified and the nutrition plan adjusted to:
- Optimise cellular function.
- Improve physical and mental performance.
- Support weight loss.
- Prevent chronic inflammation‑related diseases.
The nutrition team selects foods that not only support weight control but also reduce inflammation and protect long‑term health.
Nutrition and dietetics treatments at the clinic
Metabolic assessment
Clínica Planas uses world‑leading, "gold‑standard" technology, to assess resting metabolism. This study shows whether a patient metabolises carbohydrates, fats or proteins more efficiently and is used to design a fully personalised, precision nutrition plan. Patients learn which foods benefit them and which hinder weight control.
Consequently, even when eating out, they can confidently choose what best suits their metabolism.
Exercise stress test
In addition to resting assessment, metabolic exercise tests are carried out to determine the heart‑rate range at which each person most efficiently oxidises fats or carbohydrates. This information is used to adjust both nutrition and physical activity to maximise fat burning.
Metabolic diagnosis
This evaluates a patient's metabolic flexibility, i.e., the capacity to adapt to different nutritional approaches. Based on the results, metabolic rehabilitation can be planned through supervised exercise and, in some cases, therapies such as intermittent hypoxia, which reproduces the benefits of physical exercise in patients with limited mobility.
LPG
LPG is a non‑invasive treatment that helps reduce localised fat and improve skin quality. Through painless sessions, it reshapes body contours, reduces volume and targets skin laxity.
Cryolipolysis
Cryolipolysis is a technique that eliminates fat cells by applying controlled cooling. The cells are destroyed naturally and gradually removed by the body.
It is an effective and safe procedure for areas where localised fat is resistant to diet and exercise.
Nutrition and sport: the Huber 360
The Huber 360 is an advanced technology that activates up to 80 muscle groups simultaneously in short, impact‑free sessions. It is particularly suitable for women (it does not damage the pelvic floor), people with injuries, or those undergoing postoperative rehabilitation. It improves muscle strength, posture, and mitochondrial activity. The medical team also offers sports‑nutrition counselling, creating personalised eating plans aligned to each patient's performance goals.
Dietetics at Clínica Planas
What is dietetics?
Dietetics, or diet therapy, is the branch of nutrition focused on treating disease through diet. At Clínica Planas, dietary protocols are used to address:
- High cholesterol.
- Raised uric acid.
- Chronic or inflammatory pain.
- Obesity and excess weight.
- Digestive problems and intolerances.
Each diet plan is tailored to the patient's clinical status and health objectives.
Methodology and weight‑loss programme
Clínica Planas offers a pioneering, comprehensive weight‑loss programme that goes far beyond a restrictive diet. The approach combines:
- Personalised nutrition.
- Supervised exercise in our MedicalGym.
- Complementary medical treatments.
- Pharmacological support when indicated.
The aim is not only to lose weight, but also to retrain the metabolism, improve overall health and reduce the risk of regaining lost weight.
F.A.Q.
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Is it possible to lose weight and maintain it?
Yes, it is possible as long as the patient adopts new healthy habits, which meet their nutritional needs.
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Can nutritional treatment eliminate cellulite?
No. In this respect, it is important to differentiate between weight, localised fat and cellulite. With nutritional treatment, the objective focuses on losing weight and learning how to eat, according to each patient´s characteristics. In fact, cellulite is not related to excess weight. For this reason, the specialist should be the one to select the appropriate treatment for cellulite according to each patient´s specific case.
Expert opinion
Dra. Marta Grau
