TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that the biggest nutrition mistake to do is to skip meals? There is consistent evidence that people who ignore meals, especially at breakfast, are more likely to become overweight. Besides skipping meals makes you eat a much larger quantity and a much lesser quality of foods, in an unhealthy way, for your next meal. We all need energy to burn calories!
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We all have unwanted fat deposits we cannot get rid of, even with diet and exercise. It takes a little help to give your body the shape you want. Liposhaper® is an exclusive treatment by Clínica do Tempo® to get rid of unwanted fat on your abdomen, on our flanks (love handles), and on your outer thighs (saddle bags), and other body parts. What’s more, Liposhaper® delivers results you can measure: an only treatment can reduce your waist size or thighs up-to 20 cm and you’ll be able to start […]
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Colorectal cancer is quite common, especially among the ageing population. An important risk factor for colorectal cancer is diet, and dietary choices are also vital during and after treatment. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person’s rectum, colon, or both. This is also known as the large intestine. This type of cancer is more likely to appear in older individuals, but there are many other risk factors associated with its emergence, such as genetic and lifestyle factors. Of the latter, one of the most cited risk factors is […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: When we look at package labels we should pay more attention to it, especially to the Ingredients List and the Nutritional Information Table. Read the packaging labels more carefully and always chose healthier food, richer in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and alimentary fibres. Avoid at all costs sodium, added sugars and saturated fat!
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It is known that obesity raises the risk of heart attack in both men and women, but recent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that for women, the size of their hips and waist may be the best indicators of risk. A higher body mass index (BMI) is known to raise the risk of myocardial infarction, or heart attack, and by and large, this association seems to be the same for both men and women. But as a measurement, BMI says nothing about body fat […]
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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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There are two forms of fat tissue. ESSENTIAL FAT (approx. 4% for men and 10% for women) serves as shock absorber and protective shield for vital organs of the body such as the heart, liver, kidneys, brain and spinal cord. During the slimming programme this fat is only slightly reduced. SUBCUTANEOUS FAT acts as an insulator to protect the body against excessive heat loss. Any excess calories derived from food intake will be stored beneath the skin as fat. OBESITY may be defined as an excessive storage of energy in […]
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A BMI is considered NORMAL between 20 and 25. BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. In the absence of a direct measure of body fat, it is an index based on weight and height. This indicator is not the most relevant because weight only determines if we are heavy. It’s the percent of body fat that determines whether we are fat or not. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural Program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables an individualisation of the alimentary regime and […]
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Metabolism is the word used to describe all processes that use or release energy in the human body. The minimum amount of energy needed for an individual to stay alive is known as basal metabolism. For each individual there is a minimum amount of energy required to sustain the body’s vital functions in the waking state. BMR is then the estimated amount of energy your body requires during a 24-hour period to maintain these essential bodily elements, such as temperature, heart rate, brain and lungs, to function at rest. The […]
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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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