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26Sep, 2024
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HIGH-FIBER FOODS FOR A HEALTHFUL DIET

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To include high-fibre foods in your diet brings many benefits, such as keeping the gut healthy, boosting heart health, and promoting weight loss. According to the most up-to-date dietary guidelines, the adequate intake of fibre for adult men is 33.6 g per day, and 28 g for adult women. But most people do not meet this goal. The average fibre intake is 17 g, and only 5 percent of people meet the adequate daily intake. A complete, varied and rich diet should be composed of both soluble and insoluble fibre, which means including […]
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25Sep, 2024
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FOODS FOR THE HEART

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Whether you’re recovering from a heart attack or trying to prevent one, a healthy diet should be part of the plan. As you start building your healthy eating strategy, it’s important to know which foods to limit and which foods to target. Schedule your appointment calling our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and one of our nutritionists will customize your alimentary plan, according to your needs.
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25Sep, 2024
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GREEK YOGURT IN MODERATE DOSES

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Greek yogurt differs from other yogurts because it goes through a straining process to remove the whey, a liquid that contains lactose, a natural sugar found in milk. Many of the potential health benefits of Greek yogurt relate to its high protein content. A protein-rich diet may help reduce hunger, boost metabolism, and build muscle. Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, improving bone health. It also contains probiotics, which support a healthy bacterial balance in the gut. Eating Greek yogurt may be associated with lower blood pressure and a lower risk […]
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24Sep, 2024
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GARLIC POWER

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Poor on calories and rich on vitamins and antioxidants, the great therapeutic and regenerator power of garlic is due to its components coming from sulphur, the principal being allicin, responsible for the strong odour of our breath when we eat plenty of garlic. More and more studies reveal a lesser incidence of cancer among population eating garlic on a regular basis. Garlic has as well antibiotic properties and it is also particularly efficient when fighting bad cholesterol, so helping to control body weight and too much fat in the organism. […]
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23Sep, 2024
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WATER – THE SPORTSMAN DRINK

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Few are the sportsmen, amateurs in particular, that hydrate correctly: one must drink water before, during and after exercising physically. Water lost as sweat must be compensated to avoid the risk of dehydration. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and know more about this subject at the Sports Nutrition Consultation.
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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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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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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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