Health Center
DETOX DIET
QUISISANA
Health Center
Food is life and it is health.
our mental and physical well-being is closely related to proper nutrition.
Spending an adequate period at the Quisisana Health Center is the perfect opportunity to focus on your health, detoxify your body, and restore a healthy and balanced relationship with food, which can often be neglected due to busy work or family schedules. This neglect can have harmful consequences for your health, such as overweight, weakened immune defenses, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
ROOMSUITES
The Quisisana Experience
dr. Michele Ceccarello
Dr. Michele Ceccarello, in collaboration with chef Antonio Giudice, has developed an exclusive detox diet designed to facilitate and stimulate the function of those organs, such as the liver,intestines and kidneys, which are physiologically deputed to filter and eliminate toxins from our bodies.
This approach allows, without giving up the pleasure of gourmet cuisine, the regaining of optimal physical fitness and the recovery of the energy needed to return to full efficiency in everyday life.
Nutritional Therapy
A stay at Hotel Quisisana Terme offers an opportunity to follow a weight-loss or detox diet, complemented by thermal treatments and therapies for stress relief or beauty.
Physical fitness and health are heavily influenced by diet. By changing unhealthy eating habits and adjusting your nutrition to meet your individual needs, it is possible to lose weight effectively, prevent and treat illnesses and organ dysfunctions, ultimately improving your quality of life and promoting longevity.
The dietary therapy begins with a thorough medical examination by Dr. Ceccarello, which will help tailor the diet program according to any existing health conditions. Additionally, a body impedance analysis, known as BIA, can be performed to determine the percentages of lean mass, body fat, and body fluids, as well as to assess your basal metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy expended by your body at rest.”
Dr. Ceccarello emphasizes that a successful weight-loss diet requires time and cannot offer instant results. A proper diet should be followed at the hotel for at least a week and serves as a step toward ongoing improvement, rather than a complete solution to weight issues. Therefore, if needed, a therapeutic program called the ‘Quisisana Program’ may be prescribed at the end of the stay to continue at home, supporting you until your ideal weight is achieved.
DETOX DIET
The Quisisana Detox Menu results from the synergy between dietetics and culinary art.
The daily menu offered to guests is crafted by Dr. Michele Ceccarello, following key foundational principles:
- Adheres to the proper balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
- Pays particular attention to the glycemic index of the foods
- Reduces calorie content to 1200-1400 calories
- Provides an amount of fat corresponding to no more than 15-20% of total calories
- attaches greater importance to the quality of fats (mainly of plant origin), proteins (preferably from fish and the cereal-legume combination), and carbohydrates (from low-glycemic index foods)
- Supplies antioxidant substances such as vitamin C, E, lipoic acid and lipotropic substances to counteract the damaging action of free radicals, promote the prevention of cellular aging and the maintenance of an optimal level of mental and physical efficiency.
A main target organ: the liver
Liver health is closely linked to overall health and is considered vital across various cultures. Its crucial role in maintaining health stems from its numerous functions:
- It detoxifies the blood coming from the intestines by neutralizing toxic substances such as medications or bacterial toxins, which are then excreted through urine or bile. Additionally, it removes waste products from food, such as urea and nitrogenous compounds.
- It plays a crucial role in regulating fat metabolism by capturing cholesterol and other lipids from the intestines and sending them to tissues by binding them to transport proteins, specifically the well-known HDL and LDL lipoproteins measured in blood cholesterol tests. Excess cholesterol is then eliminated from the liver through bile.
- It plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism by storing glucose as glycogen and releasing it into the blood when blood sugar levels start to drop.
- It breaks down dietary proteins into their constituent units, amino acids, which are then further degraded to form ammonia, a toxic substance. The liver helps eliminate this ammonia by converting it into urea, which is then excreted by the kidneys in the urine.
- It produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the intestines to aid in the emulsification of dietary fats, making them digestible and absorbable by the intestines.
DETOX DIET
The Quisisana Detox Menu results from the synergy between dietetics and culinary art.
PROGRAMS
Our Slim Detox programs are designed for those seeking a comprehensive approach to detoxify the body and lose weight, combining a controlled diet with thermal therapies conducted exclusively in the morning. Each program is supervised by expert doctors and tailored to ensure effective and lasting results.
TREATMENTS
At the Quisisana Health Center, our Beauty Farm offers a wide range of treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. Our treatments combine cutting-edge techniques with high-quality products to provide a total wellness experience, enhancing external beauty while promoting inner balance.