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23Sep, 2024
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… AND THE HEN FILLS HER BELLY

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Belonging to the legume family, chickpeas are low fat food and a source of soluble fibres and vegetable proteins. As with all legumes it has several health benefits. Chickpeas have important nutritional qualities, among which a high level of soluble fibres that may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. And also its consumption quickly causes a satiety feeling, chickpeas becoming an allied not to despise when following a rich and well-balanced slimming diet plan. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural Program and Body Modelling, permits an individualisation of the alimentary plan, […]
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20Sep, 2024
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SWEET? ONLY IF IT’S POTATO!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: I don’t always eat starch, but when I do… my favourite is without a doubt the sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and rich in some key nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium. They are also relatively rich in fiber, a 100 gram serving supplying about 3 grams. If you want to eat carbs, then you should definitely stick to healthier ones like sweet potatoes. Ask one of the nutritionists at Clínica do Tempo®.
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20Sep, 2024
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CLEANSE DIETS

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As the global obesity epidemic continues, so does the search for easy and rapid weight loss solutions. In recent years, weight loss cleanses have taken center stage as one of the most popular methods for dropping weight rapidly. But their effectiveness is not established and, furthermore, weight loss cleanses may be dangerous for health. Our 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, without any health risks and no discomfort for the client. It […]
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19Sep, 2024
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GASTRONOMIC ROUTE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Six out of ten Portuguese consider the gastronomic options when choosing a their holidays destination. Unfortunately, not all best regional dishes from each country are part of recommended healthy food. Consult one of our nutritionists to help you to get the best savour from you next holidays, or a week-end escape.
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19Sep, 2024
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IT’S STILL HOT

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The human body must be at a temperature close to 37ºC whatever is the outdoor temperature, -10ºC or +35ºC. So that it is, there is a set of phenomena that permanently take place in the body to produce heat (thermogenesis) or to release heat (thermodispersion). Balance between both is called thermoregulation and it is part of the basic metabolism and consumes many calories. Heat, just as cold, improve the energy expenditure, and so it is a way to lose weight. If you have a healthy diet, of course. The Food […]
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18Sep, 2024
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PREVENTING WEIGHT IN EXCESS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Losing weight is not the only way to fight obesity. Prevention is even more important, as in preventing not only the weight from accumulating in the first place, and body fat as well. This is one more reason why you should consult one of the nutritionists at Clínica do Tempo®!
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18Sep, 2024
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MEN AND WOMEN FAT

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Body fat accumulates differently in the bodies of men and those of women. There are health consequences that ensue from these differences. Women tend to be lean when they are young but gain weight after menopause because estrogen (a hormone which action is linked to ovulation) helps them keep excessive weight at bay. However, women are more protected than men against the harmful effects of being overweight, a phenomenon that may have a lot to do with women’s body shape and their body fat distribution. Belly fat, commonly in men, […]
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17Sep, 2024
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VEGETABLES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Eating healthy does not have to be boring. There is a massive amount of foods out there that are both healthy and tasty, vegetables for example. Vegetables are among the world’s most concentrated sources of nutrients. There is a wide variety available, and it is best to eat many different types of vegetables every day. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and start a healthy diet for you and your family.
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17Sep, 2024
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SMOKE AND FAT

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The British Cancer Research Centre revealed that obesity is taking over tobacco as the first indirect death cause by cancer among United Kingdom women population. But this is a problem of our global village, and also the cause of increased mortality due to cardiovascular issues and other kind of early death risks. It also revealed that in 25 years from now overweight will be the origin of many types of cancer, but truth is that it is so already! Fortunately, bad life habits as smoking have been decreasing, also due […]
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16Sep, 2024
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FOOD LABELLING

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: People who regularly eat foods with a low nutritional quality have a higher risk of developing different diseases, including cancer. In the future, more and more countries should enforce food labelling that clearly specifies nutritional value. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation for further detail information.
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