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5Aug, 2026

OBESITY AND JOINTS

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Losing 500 grams may relief your joints up-to 2 kg on each step. If obesity may cause serious injuries to the locomotion system, weight-loss, even if moderate (5 to 6 percent of the body weight) can greatly improve the functioning state of the joints and reduce pain from arthrosis. Here’s one mor reason to lose weight and fat, besides doing physical exercise, but a program customised to your particular clinic condition. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables to lose weight and fat […]
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4Aug, 2026

FATS OR CARBS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: What causes obesity, too many carbohydrates or too much fat? Opinions as to which parts of our diets are likely to cause obesity are split. In essence, that it is hard to tell. Both have pros and cons, some people may benefit more from laying off the fats, whereas others may see better results by sticking to a low-carb dietary plan. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about losing weight and fat.
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4Aug, 2026

HOT PEPPER MAY REDUCE OBESITY

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Researchers found that capsaicin, the active compound that gives hot peppers their spiciness, may have anti-obesity properties. However, the researchers caution that the findings do not mean that dieters should start eating hot peppers to lose weight.They also warn that capsaicin is not easily absorbed by the stomach. A healthy diet, well-balanced, and physical exercise, regularly, will always be the best way to stave off obesity. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables an individualisation of the alimentary regime and weight and fat excess reduction […]
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3Aug, 2026

TO TRY EVERYTHING AND NOTHING TO ABUSE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Unsaturated fats, like olive oil, and those rich in polyunsaturated, such as fish oils, although they have a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol, when consumed in excess they also may be harmful. If nothing else, they get you fat. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation and get to know what excess stands for.
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31Jul, 2026

LET’S EAT SEAWEED

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Rich in good nutrients, proteins and fibres, seaweed are splendid for our body contour, for the intestinal transit and for health. Eatable seaweed have much iron, vitamin C, calcium, copper, manganese, zinc and iode, providing us all its benefits. Besides they are poor in lipids, what makes them an easy food to digest. Learn more calling our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule your Nutritional Consultation before your holidays begin.
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30Jul, 2026

MORE AND MORE FRUIT

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For those who suffer from obesity, a 3-day regime of fruit is very useful and an excellent way to start a weight and fat loss program while on holidays. All fruits may be eaten, especially grapefruits, oranges, limes and lemons, the latter being mostly recommended to people who also have arthritis. But once returned from holidays, start a real Food and Behaviour Reeducation and Body Modelling at Clínica do Tempo® in Parede, Lisbon, Porto, Leiria, or if you are in the Algarve, start now your Program at our clinic in […]
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29Jul, 2026

CAROTENES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: For long known as the precursors of vitamin A, today carotenes are given more attention for their antioxidant activity. Oxidation is a phenomenon occurring as well in the human body, being at the origin of ageing. Carotenes are one of the most important antioxidants, and very beneficial for skin, giving colour to it and preparing it for tanning. Ask you nutritionist. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00.
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29Jul, 2026

NOT ENOUGH SLEEP ENHANCES THE APPETITE

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A bad night sleep makes us eat more the day after, and to choose fatter food, more sugary and salty to regain energy (calories). So we may say that lack of sleep makes you put on weight. It also reduces the secretion of a hormone, leptine, that balances the energetic needs of our body. Take advantage of your holidays to relax, rest and sleep well. But to control your appetite, lose weight and extra fat, and to model your body, start now your Alimentary Re-Education and Behaviour Program and Body […]
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28Jul, 2026

BRONZE WITHOUT DANGER

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The main traps of sunbathing are the sunburns due to the UV rays (ultraviolet), but skin ageing also and, on long term, a larger risk of skin cancer. For tanning without danger, it’s better to follow some safety rules. Besides the regular topic use of sun protection lotions, it is convenient to reinforce  the protection capacities of the skin fighting free radicals, molecules which formation is favoured by the UV rays and, accumulating in the organism, accelerate skin ageing and the emergence of cancers and other health issues. A diet […]
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27Jul, 2026

TO DRINK OR TO PUT ON WEIGHT

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: That’s a question everyone who wants to lose weight ask themselves, and an option that also depends on what and how much you drink. Champagne is still on fashion and will be served at many summer parties, being one of the less caloric alcohol drinks. Enjoy your “flute” and do not worry about the consequences on the weight scale. Thanks to its content of magnesium, potassium and zinc, champagne enhances your good mood and does not cause headaches. But as […]
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