Holistic Nutritional Therapy in Spain: One-to-One Recovery Nutrition at Oasis

At Oasis Premium Recovery we provide private, consent-based holistic nutritional therapy in Spain for adults who want steadier energy, calmer evenings, and practical food routines that support mental health and recovery. This long-form guide explains how nutrition affects mood, sleep, and urges, how our one-to-one approach works, what we do (and don’t) do, and which presentations we support. We integrate nutrition with mindfulness, functional breathing, Yoga Therapy, CBT, DBT skills, ACT, and—if you choose—gentle movement via Dance & Movement Therapy. For setting and pace, see The One-to-One Residence, Accommodations, and Life at Oasis.

Our principles (what we do and don’t do)

• Food-first, routine-first: we prioritise regular eating and practical meals over complicated plans.
• Non-diet, weight-neutral: no weight or appearance targets. We focus on function—energy, sleep, mood, and follow-through.
• Consent and choice: you decide pace, foods, and boundaries. We accommodate culture, faith, and preferences.
• Stability over perfection: “good-enough” meals beat perfect ones you’ll never make.
• Complementary, not medical: we don’t diagnose or prescribe. For medical questions, see medical for signposting. We can collaborate with your doctor or dietitian if you wish.

Why steady nutrition helps (mechanisms)

• Glycaemic steadiness: balanced meals and regular timing reduce sharp sugar swings that amplify anxiety, irritability, and late-evening cravings.
• Circadian cues: appropriately timed meals act as “clock signals” alongside light and movement—useful for sleep onset and maintenance.
• Amino acids & neurotransmitters: adequate protein across the day supports neurotransmitter synthesis linked to mood, focus, and motivation.
• Micronutrient sufficiency: reliable sources of iron, B vitamins, magnesium, iodine, selenium, and omega-3 support energy and cognition.
• Gut–brain comfort: gentler fibres, hydration, and meal pacing reduce bloating or reflux that quietly drive stress and poor sleep.

How one-to-one nutritional therapy works at Oasis

1. Map your real day: wake time, first and last meals, caffeine/alcohol timing, energy dips, appetite patterns, sleep windows, and “pressure points”.
2. Pick two outcomes: e.g., “fewer 9–11pm spikes” and “easier mornings,” or “steady energy in meetings” and “better sleep onset.”
3. Set an eating rhythm: anchor meals and snacks at workable times; coordinate with therapy blocks and movement.
4. Build the plate: protein + fibre-rich carbohydrate + colour + fats + fluids. Repeat in simple patterns (see below).
5. Micro-changes first: one shift per week (e.g., move caffeine earlier; add a protein-forward breakfast; plan a 16:00 stabiliser snack).
6. Review & refine: weekly check on sleep, energy, cravings, and mood; keep what helps, drop what doesn’t.

Anchor meals & snacks (the rhythm)

Most guests stabilise well on 3 meals + 1–2 planned snacks with water available all day. A typical working rhythm:

• Breakfast: within 2 hours of waking (protein-forward; not just caffeine).
• Lunch: predictable time (no heroic skipping).
• Stabiliser snack: mid-afternoon to protect the evening (protein + fibre, not just sugar).
• Dinner: earlier than you think—leave space before your wind-down.
• Optional evening snack: if night wakes or urges are common, a light, steadying option may help.

Applications by presentation

Anxiety & reactivity

• Focus: reduce caffeine after midday; add breakfast protein; plan a 16:00 stabiliser snack.
• Example snack: yoghurt + berries + handful of nuts, or hummus + oatcakes.

Burnout & decision fatigue

• Focus: predictable lunches, hydration reminders, and batch-cooked “default dinners.”
• Default dinner: pre-cooked grains + tin of legumes + jarred veg + olive oil + lemon, in 6 minutes.

Low mood

• Focus: two “no-cook” breakfasts and two “two-step” dinners to lower decision load; one micro-walk after lunch.

Insomnia & choppy sleep

• Focus: bring dinner earlier; reduce late simple sugars; optional light evening snack if night wakes; align with evening breathing and mindfulness.

Urges in alcohol / drug / food patterns

• Focus: stabilise the afternoon dip; swap “liquid dinner” for early, protein-forward meals; keep a readymade snack near high-risk times. Pair with MET commitments and CBT plans.

Eating concerns & body image

• Focus: gentle, regular eating with neutral language; no calorie talk; safety and consent lead. We coordinate with your broader ED plan and medical support if relevant.

Digestive discomfort (bloating, reflux, irregularity)

• Focus: pacing meals, hydration, fibre variety, and reducing late heavy meals. If red flags appear, we signpost via medical.

Meal-building: simple patterns that travel

We use repeatable patterns you can assemble anywhere—home, cafés, airports. Choose one from each column:

• Protein (pick 1): eggs, yoghurt or skyr, lentils/beans, tofu/tempeh, chicken/turkey, fish, cottage cheese, quality cheese portions.
• Fibre-rich carbs (pick 1): oats, wholegrain toast, potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, wholegrain wraps, chickpeas/beans.
• Colour (pick 1–2): salad leaves, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, berries, seasonal fruit, frozen veg.
• Fats (pick 1): olive oil, avocado, nuts/seeds, tahini, pesto.
• Fluids: water first; coffee/tea earlier in the day; herbal options later.

Example day (steady workday)

• Breakfast: oats + skyr + berries + seeds
• Lunch: quinoa bowl with chickpeas, roasted veg, olive oil, lemon
• Snack (16:00): apple + peanut butter; or cheese + oatcakes
• Dinner: baked potato, tuna or bean mix, green veg, olive oil
• Optional evening: small yoghurt or warm milk with cinnamon if night wakes are common

Cravings, urges & evening spikes

• Step 1: feed the afternoon—planned protein + fibre snack beats willpower at 21:30.
• Step 2: replace “skip meals → graze late” with early dinner + a clear wind-down (tech boundary, mindfulness, or sound therapy).
• Step 3: if an urge hits, use a one-minute breathing pause, then the smallest values-led action (water, shower, brush teeth, short walk).

Supplements & labs (sensible boundaries)

• Food first: we prioritise meals and routine before pills and powders.
• Targeted, not trendy: if you already take supplements, we can review for timing and redundancy. No high-dose stacking.
• Medical matters: labs, deficiencies, thyroid and iron decisions belong with your doctor. See medical for signposting; we can coordinate.

How nutrition integrates with other therapies

• CBT: “experiment” with meal timing to test beliefs about energy and focus.
• DBT: food and fluids as distress-tolerance anchors; self-soothe kits that include warm drinks or simple snacks.
• ACT: values-led food routines (eat before meetings; close the kitchen at a set time) even when motivation is low.
• Mindfulness: two calm breaths before eating; slow first bites to read fullness without rules.
• Breathing & Yoga: better interoception and evening down-shift → easier choices.

14–90 day progression (example)

1. Days 1–14: set breakfast and snack anchors; move caffeine earlier; one “default dinner.” Track one sign (evening spikes or morning energy).
2. Days 15–45: add lunch regularity; attach a five-minute wind-down after dinner; fine-tune fluids.
3. Days 46–90: prepare a travel plan (airport options + hotel mini-shop list); simplify weekend rhythm; protect what works.

Measuring progress without pressure

• Fewer 21:00–23:00 energy crashes or cravings
• Steadier morning focus and mood
• Improved sleep onset and fewer night wakes
• More follow-through on small tasks after meals

If tracking adds stress, we remove it. Consistency beats intensity.

Special circumstances & accessibility

• Budget & time: we build “five-ingredient” meals and shop-once lists.
• Travel & work: airport, train, and hotel strategies; portable snacks that pass security.
• Faith & culture: we adapt to your practices and festivals.
• Eating concerns: neutral language, consent, and coordination with your wider plan. No calorie talk.

Aftercare 30/60/90

• 30 days: hold breakfast and snack anchors; one default dinner; weekly check-in if you choose via Aftercare Support.
• 60 days: add two travel-proof options; confirm caffeine/alcohol timing.
• 90 days: quarterly review; protect the two habits that moved the needle most. Ongoing support via Lifetime Aftercare.

Self-check: is holistic nutritional therapy a good fit?

• You want calmer evenings, steadier mornings, and practical food routines.
• You prefer non-diet, weight-neutral guidance with consent and choice.
• You’d like simple patterns that travel—at home, work, and airports.

Next steps

If you want to explore private holistic nutritional therapy in Spain, speak with our team or read why a quiet, one-to-one setting helps on why private therapy in Spain. For a fully individual programme, see one-to-one therapy in Spain.

International & regional access

Early in your research? Start with private rehab in Spain and compare UK vs Spain. If you prefer individual work, see one-to-one therapy in Spain and why private therapy in Spain. For market context, browse luxury private settings, treatment centres across Spain, and our overview of private rehab options across Spain. We regularly welcome guests from abroad, including private stays for clients from the Middle East, US-based professionals, and Nordic neighbours via Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. For Francophone travellers see private rehab for clients from France.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use strict meal plans?

No. We use simple, repeatable patterns and anchor times. You choose foods, culture, and pace.

Is this a weight-loss service?

No. We are weight-neutral. Our focus is function—energy, mood, sleep, and follow-through.

Can you prescribe supplements or order labs?

No. We don’t diagnose, prescribe, or order tests. If you want medical input, we can coordinate with your doctor via our medical pathway.

I travel a lot—can this still work?

Yes. We build airport and hotel strategies and a small, portable snack list. You’ll have a travel checklist before you go.

What if I have an eating disorder history?

We use neutral language, prioritise safety and consent, and coordinate with your broader plan and medical support. No calorie talk or appearance language.