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13Mar, 2018

PORTUGUESE OBESITY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that obesity is more and more evident regarding many of the Portuguese health? In Portugal, more than 50% of the population has overweight, especially among males. However the increase of obesity in the last 10 years was more expressive mainly among women aged between 45 and 74 years of age. Take care of yourself, look for nutritional advice from Clínica do Tempo® and get rid, once and for all, of your fat excess, namely the abdominal fat, […]
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2Mar, 2018

CALORIES ENOUGH

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Eat the right quantity of calories you need for your activity level, the aim is to balance the energy you consume with the energy you spend. Remember, if you eat or drink too much, you will put on weight. If you eat and drink little quantities, you’ll lose weight.
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1Mar, 2018

EAT AND BE MERRY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know there are some foods that can help our good mood? Banana – Decreases anxiety. Banana is good for your sleep, due to the stimulation of serotonin (a neurotransmitter that makes us feel good), it helps getting in the mood and feel relax. Oatmeal – Contains selenium, an excellent sedative for the nervous system. Honey – It also stimulates the serotonin production, which is, as said above, excellent to relax and to be merry.
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28Feb, 2018

HEALTHY EATING

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: In spite of what some people may think, healthy eating does not demand complex recipes. It’s easy, you just have to cook lean proteins, vegetables and high quality grains, like quinoa or rice! Always have pre-cooked food on hand so that you may have a meal whenever it’s needed. I recommend salmon, chicken as healthy lean proteins, you may also have a boiled egg, fruit slices and nuts or seeds… You’ll see how simple it is to eat healthy at […]
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27Feb, 2018

BOWEL MOVEMENT EXERCISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Sometimes it can be difficult to have a bowel movement. There are many natural recipes that can ease when constipated, changing lifestyle and help bowels to stay healthy and regular. Bowel movements are different for everyone. The healthy range is usually considered to be from three times per week up to three times per day. Many things can encourage a bowel movement, from a proper and balanced diet, created by a nutritionist,  to a change in routine, like doing physical […]
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26Feb, 2018

OBESITY AND CANCER

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that obesity is one of the main risks for having cancer? Someone overweight is permanently enduring an inflammatory process, and so allowing free radicals to develop and harm our cells, turning them ill an weak, unable to fight any tumor development and reverting its progression. Follow a healthy and intelligent regime, your body will appreciate, as well as all your beloved ones!
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23Feb, 2018

A DIET FOR FIGHTING ANXIETY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Chose food such as carbohydrates complexes that enhance the production of serotonin in the brain. Always prefer brown bread and whole grains instead of snacks or sugary beverages. Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine, that cause anxiety, both affect your sleep and may cause additional fatigue. Don’t forget to stay well hydrated, for dehydration may cause mood changes
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22Feb, 2018

BET ON VEGETABLES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Vegetables are a low calorie density food (high volume and low caloric value). Tis means you may eat plenty of vegetables without ingesting too many undesirable calories. When eating vegetables, avoid mixing sauces that will add more total calories to your meal. Chose fresh vegetables or steamed, whenever it’s possible, and put a string of olive oil over them.
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21Feb, 2018

EAT EVERYY HOUR

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Never forget to eat between meals, a yoghurt, a fruit, a rice cake…. and to drink lots of water, a minimum of 1,5 to 2L a day. What’s important is not to be too many hours without eating, an empty stomach. For the main meals chose whenever possible fresh products, eat as much as you can fresh salads like lettuce, arugula, tomatoes and carrots, all seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar, preferably steam cook your vegetables and season them […]
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20Feb, 2018

PHOSPHORUS (P)

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Phosphorus is an oligoelement found in all cells of the body. It has an important role on formation of bones and teeth, it is essential to the smooth functioning of the kidneys and helps growth by producing energy, relieves arthritic pain, promotes healthy gums, and has many other benefits for the the whole human body. Phosphorus main sources are dairy products, eggs, canned fish, chicken, beer yeast, walnuts, wheat germ, asparagus, legumes, garlic and artichokes. So don’t forget to include […]
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