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18Sep, 2023

MEN AND WOMEN FAT

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Body fat accumulates differently in the bodies of men and those of women. There are health consequences that ensue from these differences. Women tend to be lean when they are young but gain weight after menopause because estrogen (a hormone which action is linked to ovulation) helps them keep excessive weight at bay. However, women are more protected than men against the harmful effects of being overweight, a phenomenon that may have a lot to do with women’s body shape and their body fat distribution. Belly fat, commonly in men, […]
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14Sep, 2023

NEW HABITS AND BEHAVIOURS

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Sticking to a diet and exercise plan may look difficult, but it isn’t if you have professional help and guidance. Once you have balanced your weight and got rid of your body extra fat, there are several proven tips that can help you keeping on your new behaviours and diet habits. You can use smaller plates, eat more slowly, drink water and avoid eating in front of the TV or computer. These are a few simple changes that can have a massive impact on your weight over the long term, and there is […]
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13Sep, 2023

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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The digestive system enables your body to convert food into usable nutrients, through a system of organs, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines. As digestion continues, the food is propelled from organ to organ through muscular contractions. The connection between all of these organs and their fluids requires a delicate balance that can easily be disrupted by numerous factors, including wrong diet, stress, lack of exercise, unhealthy nutrition and more. And this imbalance can be the cause for having too much weight, extra fat and difficulty in losing both. […]
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12Sep, 2023

SIMPLE vs. COMPLEX

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Many people choose to maintain a low-carb diet or to cut carbohydrates out entirely. However, it is not a good idea to go on a low or no-carb diet unless a nutritionist specifically advises, as it may not be beneficial to some people. Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient and a valuable energy source. A healthful diet should include more nutritious complex carbohydrates than simple carbohydrates that contain little to no nutritional value. The different types of carbohydrates vary in terms of the impact they have on a person’s health. It’s […]
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11Sep, 2023

A QUESTION OF TIME

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A study led by researchers in North Carolina (USA) reveals that over the course of a 16-week program, lifestyle changes had the biggest impact on high blood pressure. In all, the study involved 129 men and women who were either overweight or obese. In average, 12 to 16 weeks are sufficient to balance your weight and to get rid of the extra fat in your body with the Food Re-Education and Behaviour Program that changes your lifestyle and makes you adopt new and more desirable habits that will last for […]
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8Sep, 2023

TOO FAT OR TOO HEAVY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: The amount of fat in your body is much more important for a physical wellbeing than the body weight. Someone very muscular may be rated as being too heavy, while others with an ideal body weight may have too much body fat and too less muscle. This is why it is so important to avail your Body Composition Analysis so that you may balance your weight and be more healthful. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 […]
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8Sep, 2023

READY FOR A PERFECT MARRIAGE

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The date for one of the most important days in your life has been already scheduled. Things that you never thought of start to make sense for you. On your great day you want to look perfect. A beautiful skin, the right weight and a perfect body. It doesn’t matter how far you are from your wedding day. As long as it is not tomorrow, there is time to get prepared and feeling the prettiest of all brides. It’s time to start taking care of you. If ti’s a year, […]
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6Sep, 2023

YOU MAY BE LACKING CHROME

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Aging, pregnancy and physical exercise are contributing factors for less Chrome stockpile in the organism. A marked lack of this mineral may initiate an inveterate desire for sugar. As Chrome is an excellent glucose regulator, it promotes weight loss because it reduces that will. Wholegrain cereals are a good source of Chrome. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and have your Orthomolecular Check-Up done.
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31Aug, 2023

BODY COMPOSITION EXACT EVALUATION

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: It is fundamental to know the true measurement of your body composition and to maintain a healthy body condition. The amount of fat in your body is much more important for your physical well-being than your body weight. Your home old scale does not tell you if your body has too much or too less fat. That’s another reason why you should consult a nutritionist at Clínica do Tempo®!
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30Aug, 2023

HOLIDAYS COME BACK

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Returning from holidays is usually accompanied by good resolutions. Gladly going back to work and to sports practice, finding a creative activity, getting fit and being in-shape again. All these are wise decisions, but be careful not to demand too much, that will cause on you a too much pressure to cope with on a daily basis. So do not overbook your time-schedule, live at your own pace, forget about calories, accept your limitation, sleep whenever you feel like and you may, have fun without regret, accept not to be […]
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