TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Healthy eyes, growth and proper development in children including teeth health and immunity system, are some of the benefits from this vitamin. Rich in vitamin A sources are, for instance, carrots and other orange coloured foods, including sweet potato and mellon for they all get their tone from the carotene pigment, being very rich in this vitamin.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Flavonoids compounds found in beer hops, normally used to produce beer, have been seen as playing an important role in chemoprevention of cancer, including prostate cancer. It’s the grains used for fermentation that has shown to be efficient fighting cancer, as it happens with red wine.
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Foods produced by organic farming are called biological food or organic food. Organic foods are extremely popular all over the world! It’s easy to understand the reasons for this success, considering that many studies and investigations proved that organic foods are more beneficial for general health, especially because they are richer in antioxidants comparing with non-organic foods.
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Squids contain sufficient copper that fulfils the 90% of the body’s requirement. Copper, being a trace mineral, is essential for absorbing, storing and metabolising iron and stimulating the formation of red blood cells. Individuals suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are often found to have low selenium levels in their blood. Since squids have an abundance of this mineral, it helps in relieving symptoms of arthritis and controlling damage caused by free radicals. Proteins, found in squids, are extremely beneficial for the healthy functioning of the human body. Squids are quite nutritious, and 78,5 […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: A healthful diet, varied and well-balanced help us to live longer, but there are especially remarkable foods in regard of longevity, and peas are one of those. Peas contain lutein, an antioxidant that supports protecting our cells, eyes and skin. Because it is so rich in fibres, peas tone the stomach stimulating the hepatic function. Especially rich in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, complex B vitamins, folic acid, potassium, zinc, iron and betacarotene, peas reinforce the immunity system and protects the […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that olives, due to their high level on vitamin E, protect us from free radicals that are responsible for ageing and various diseases? The vegetal, natural fat present in olives (olive oil) helps to lower the risk of diseases, especially cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. This anti-inflammatory action is beneficial for asthma conditions, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which major damages are caused by free radicals.
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Plant-based fats are tied to lower risk of death, according to the results from a long-lasting research in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Over an average follow-up period of 22 years, 20,672 of the subjects died — including 4,588 from heart disease. Using this information and that of fat consumption, the researchers found that: Having a diet higher in plant-based monounsaturated fats was linked to a 16 percent lower risk of dying from any cause over the follow-up compared with having a diet that […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: It’s likely that we all enjoy a hot cup of tea — or herbal infusion — at least from time to time, if not on a daily basis. You may get the most important health benefits from tea infusion Life Factor T from Clínica do Tempo®, with diuretic and lipolytic properties that stimulate an efficient elimination of toxins and fat in excess, so regenerating body’s life functions.
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A good balance of fibre in the diet is associated with a host of health benefits. These include reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and colorectal cancer, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, improved gastrointestinal health, help with weight management and fat elimination, and more regular bowel movements. There are two basic kinds of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Although the body cannot digest either of them, they are both necessary for a healthy diet. Soluble fibre breaks down in the water found in the digestive system and forms a gel. It helps keep stools soft and […]
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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Soy sprouts salad is easy to prepare, delicious and low in calories. In a bowl place dark lettuce, arugula, radish cubes, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes and soy sprouts. Season with olive oil and vinegar, blend and sprinkle a few dried fruits over all to your taste, you can use nuts, almonds, hazelnuts or whatever tree n uts you like the best.
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