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19Feb, 2018
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OXIDATION

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Oxidation – the reunion of oxygen with another element – is a natural phenomenon that also occurs with every cell in our body, and consequently causes the production of free radicals that damage and can even destroy the cells, leading to ageing. A diet high in antioxidants improves our body’s capacity to counteract these free radicals, a toxic garbage responsible for external signs, as ageing skin, and internal that may be the source of different cancer types. In what concerns biochemistry and orthomolecular nutrition, oxidation takes place in fat acids, […]
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16Feb, 2018
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GARLIC

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Garlic, beside being advantageous for your health for it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, can also be used for reducing the quantity of salt you put in your cookings. Here’s a suggestion for a healthy snack: Cut in half a garlic bulb, wrap in aluminum foil and roast 30 minutes, then spread it on a slice of fresh bread, or a toast. Bon appetite!
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16Feb, 2018
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ALIMENTARY PLAN

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There are three kinds of foods: 1st Kind – Food acting as anti-septic, detoxifying and purificatory, primarily consisting of fresh fruits and non-starchy vegetables (starch-free) , raw or cooked. 2nd Kind – Food that constitute or restore tissues, like meat, fish and vegetables. 3rd Kind – Food providing heat and energy to the human body, namely sugars and fats. Essential foods, properly selected, prepared and cooked, and physical exercise are health-giving and keep you fit. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural Program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, permits an […]
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15Feb, 2018
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OMEGA 3 FISH

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that ingesting fish oil when being pregnant may lower the risk of post childbirth depression? Researchers recommend to eat fish with a high omega 3 level at least twice or three times a week… Always prefer food nourishment, instead of supplements, for they supply as well  proteins and minerals.
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15Feb, 2018
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FOOD AND METABOLISM

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Food is any substance that may be absorbed by the organism, in order to provide fuel, constituents, regulatory substances, without affecting it. For a normal development and health, the body requires a regime that includes proteins, mineral salts, carbo hydrates, fats, water and vitamines, in the correct proportions. Metabolism is the conversion of food into living tissues. It includes the digestion, assimilation, tissue renewal and supply of heat and energy. In order to keep the human body in a balanced state, the metabolism disturbances that are responsible for weight gain […]
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14Feb, 2018
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CARNAVAL DATING DOES NOT REACH CHRISTMAS

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There are proverbs, adages, maxims and aphorisms that are nothing but catchwords, and this is one of those, unless we’re talking about a simple dalliance, a flirt, an adventure or a caprice. But when it gets to passion that does not fade, the romance may well last a lifetime, as long as we know how to take care of ourselves, next to our daily company, to always be a more loving person, prettier, healthier and happier. And with this in mind, we will be able to transmit to our children […]
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13Feb, 2018
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HEALTHY FOOD, MEMORY AND EXERCISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Healthy eating lowers your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but it’s not yet clear if that’s true for Alzheimer’s disease as well. “I can’t write a prescription for broccoli and say this will help—yet,” says Sam Gandy MD, PhD, the associate director of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, in New York City. It’s not a lost cause though. There are plenty of foods that researchers think will keep your whole body—including your brain—healthy. And […]
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12Feb, 2018
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LITHIUM BATTERIES AND LIGHT WEIGHT

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The Jornal Económico was saying at the end of last year that Goldman Sachs named lithium the “new gasoline” and that Portugal is already where different companies are exploring this raw material. This subject is making the news, but not for health purposes, where lithium also has an important role. In the human body, lithium is a mineral that competes with iode at the thyroid level. Lack in lithium causes changes in the way we behaviour, anxiety, depression, head-aches, herpes and dermatological seborrhea. Lithium breaks down the production of cholesterol by […]
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9Feb, 2018
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BREAST CANCER – INHERITATED RISKS?

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A new research shows that exposure to a high-fat diet can increase the risk of breast cancer across generations. These findings may consolidate understanding of breast cancer factors and help to improve prevention. Breast cancer is the most widespread type of cancer among women in the world. The known causes of lifestyle-related breast cancer have so far included alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise, obesity, choice of contraceptives, hormone therapy, and breast-feeding. The new research may add an imbalanced diet during pregnancy to this list, suggesting that eating foods that are […]
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8Feb, 2018
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DIET, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND OBESITY

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Consuming a balanced diet and eating the recommended amounts of nutrients will help maintain normal immune function. Vitamins A, C, and D, and minerals — including zinc — play a role in the functioning of the immune system. If you eat a balanced diet, you will have no need to take supplements of these vitamins and minerals and taking extra will not particularly help your immune system. Populations that are malnourished are known to be more susceptible to infection, and there is some evidence that deficiencies in certain micronutrients alter […]
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