Hi! I’m Gonçalo!
Welcome to my website!
I intensely believe that the best way to start living a happier, vibrant and fulfilling life is by eating natural food and adopting healthy lifestyle habits. My biggest passion is to share this knowledge with others.
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I’m in my mid-forties and living in the beautiful islands of Azores with my two kids! I love hiking, cycling, camping, reading, cooking and gardening! My family is the source of my deepest joys and my inspiration! We are very enthusiastic about healthy food, active and sustainable living and work very hard to share these lifestyle options as a way to achieve greater health, happiness and freedom!
I am deeply convinced that most human health problems and the current environmental crisis have their roots in our disconnection, as a species, from the natural world.
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I have studied all the way to a PhD but my genuine passion is learning about health and natural cooking! I worked for some years in other professional arenas but finally gained the courage to follow my heart! As a result, I fulfilled my lifelong dream and am now a:
- Qualified Macrobiotic Chef by the Portuguese Macrobiotic Institute in Lisbon
- Certified Health Coach by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York
- Certified Culinary Chef Coach by the Harvard Medical School.
I live every day of my life with great passion, positivity and hope, always trying to find new ways to peacefully connect with others and to live in harmony with nature.