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17Sep, 2025
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SMOKE AND FAT

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The British Cancer Research Centre revealed that obesity is taking over tobacco as the first indirect death cause by cancer among United Kingdom women population. But this is a problem of our global village, and also the cause of increased mortality due to cardiovascular issues and other kind of early death risks. It also revealed that in 25 years from now overweight will be the origin of many types of cancer, but truth is that it is so already! Fortunately, bad life habits as smoking have been decreasing, also due […]
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12Sep, 2025
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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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29Aug, 2025
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE HUNGRY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: People with obesity often encounter difficulties when it comes to regulating their eating habits, since their bodies and mind no longer know when they are and are not hungry. But we know! Ask one of the nutritionists from our team!
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29Aug, 2025
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ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE

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New research shows just how beneficial weight loss and fat reduction is for one’s cardiometabolic health. Losing just 5–10 percent of one’s body weight has tremendous benefits, while losing a fifth of one’s weight slashes the risk of metabolic syndrome. Obesity is a known risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, from heart disease to diabetes and cancer. Thus, almost everyone has tried to lose weight and fatness at some point in their lives. Although many people are successful in the short-term, most dieters agree that achieving long-term weight loss is the ultimate — […]
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5Aug, 2025
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OBESITY AND JOINTS

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Losing 500 grams may relief your joints up-to 2 kg on each step. If obesity may cause serious injuries to the locomotion system, weight-loss, even if moderate (5 to 6 percent of the body weight) can greatly improve the functioning state of the joints and reduce pain from arthrosis. Here’s one mor reason to lose weight and fat, besides doing physical exercise, but a program customised to your particular clinic condition. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables to lose weight and fat […]
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4Aug, 2025
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FATS OR CARBS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: What causes obesity, too many carbohydrates or too much fat? Opinions as to which parts of our diets are likely to cause obesity are split. In essence, that it is hard to tell. Both have pros and cons, some people may benefit more from laying off the fats, whereas others may see better results by sticking to a low-carb dietary plan. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and learn more about losing weight and fat.
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4Aug, 2025
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HOT PEPPER MAY REDUCE OBESITY

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Researchers found that capsaicin, the active compound that gives hot peppers their spiciness, may have anti-obesity properties. However, the researchers caution that the findings do not mean that dieters should start eating hot peppers to lose weight.They also warn that capsaicin is not easily absorbed by the stomach. A healthy diet, well-balanced, and physical exercise, regularly, will always be the best way to stave off obesity. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, enables an individualisation of the alimentary regime and weight and fat excess reduction […]
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1Aug, 2025
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TO TRY EVERYTHING AND NOTHING TO ABUSE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Unsaturated fats, like olive oil, and those rich in polyunsaturated, such as fish oils, although they have a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol, when consumed in excess they also may be harmful. If nothing else, they get you fat. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00, schedule an appointment for a Nutrition Consultation and get to know what excess stands for.
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1Aug, 2025
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MORE AND MORE FRUIT

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For those who suffer from obesity, a 3-day regime of fruit is very useful and an excellent way to start a weight and fat loss program while on holidays. All fruits may be eaten, especially grapefruits, oranges, limes and lemons, the latter being mostly recommended to people who also have arthritis. But once returned from holidays, start a real Food and Behaviour Reeducation and Body Modelling at Clínica do Tempo® in Parede, Lisbon, Porto, Leiria, or if you are in the Algarve, start now your Program at our clinic in […]
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