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26Sep, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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EXTRA-VIRGIN

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: The best olive oil for your health is the extra-virgin (acidity equal to or less than 0,8%), for it preserves all nutrients and assures all its benefits. Olive oil, made out of olives, when not used in excess with our food, is an excellent protector of the cardiovascular system, providing vitamins A, D, E and K. It also protects our cells membranes, as it contains omega 3 and 6 with inflammatory properties. Re-educate your food intake. Call our International Call […]
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23Sep, 2025
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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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22Sep, 2025
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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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22Sep, 2025
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CLEANSE DIETS

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As the global obesity epidemic continues, so does the search for easy and rapid weight loss solutions. In recent years, weight loss cleanses have taken center stage as one of the most popular methods for dropping weight rapidly. But their effectiveness is not established and, furthermore, weight loss cleanses may be dangerous for health. Our 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, without any health risks and no discomfort for the client. It […]
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19Sep, 2025
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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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16Sep, 2025
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SWEETS AND DIABETES

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There is a popular misconception that people with diabetes must avoid all sweets and sugary foods. Carefully monitoring the carbohydrates and sugars a person eats is vital because of the impact it can have on blood glucose, or sugar, levels. However, it is still possible to eat sweets or sugary food, as long as it is part of a healthful diet plan. It all depends on different factors, including physical activity levels, whether they are trying to lower their blood glucose levels and whether they are trying to lose weight or […]
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15Sep, 2025
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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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