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21Mar, 2018
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES

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According to the association Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BFCI) that made the first universal study about trees, published in 2017, there might exist more than sixty thousand different tree species in the whole world. Trees play an important role on the terrestrial ecological functioning, because of their capacity to stock carbon and they have an active participation on the cycle of water, and, in a general way, they form complex ecosystems such as forests, source material and biodiversity refuges. They are also for human society an important source of material […]
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20Mar, 2018
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TABLE IS SET!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: You should get used to sit at the table and have your meals taken without being distracted by television, computers, magazines or newspapers. All that takes one’s mind off and make us eat mechanically, not allowing our brain to perceive the satiety “messages” send by the stomach, increasing the possibility of eating much more than what would be enough. Therefore, pay attention to what you are eating, because controlling your food intake is important for your general health, and in […]
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16Mar, 2018
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TO SKIP A MEAL IS AN ERROR!

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that the biggest nutrition mistake to do is to skip meals? There is consistent evidence that people who ignore meals, especially at breakfast, are more likely to become overweight. Besides skipping meals makes you eat a much larger quantity and a much lesser quality of foods, in an unhealthy way, for your next meal. We all need energy to burn calories!
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15Mar, 2018
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COLORECTAL CANCER: THE IMPORTANCE OF DIET

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Colorectal cancer is quite common, especially among the ageing population. An important risk factor for colorectal cancer is diet, and dietary choices are also vital during and after treatment. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person’s rectum, colon, or both. This is also known as the large intestine. This type of cancer is more likely to appear in older individuals, but there are many other risk factors associated with its emergence, such as genetic and lifestyle factors. Of the latter, one of the most cited risk factors is […]
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14Mar, 2018
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PACKAGING LABELS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: When we look at package labels we should pay more attention to it, especially to the Ingredients List and the Nutritional Information Table. Read the packaging labels more carefully and always chose healthier food, richer in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and alimentary fibres. Avoid at all costs sodium, added sugars and saturated fat!
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13Mar, 2018
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PORTUGUESE OBESITY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that obesity is more and more evident regarding many of the Portuguese health? In Portugal, more than 50% of the population has overweight, especially among males. However the increase of obesity in the last 10 years was more expressive mainly among women aged between 45 and 74 years of age. Take care of yourself, look for nutritional advice from Clínica do Tempo® and get rid, once and for all, of your fat excess, namely the abdominal fat, […]
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2Mar, 2018
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CALORIES ENOUGH

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Eat the right quantity of calories you need for your activity level, the aim is to balance the energy you consume with the energy you spend. Remember, if you eat or drink too much, you will put on weight. If you eat and drink little quantities, you’ll lose weight.
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27Feb, 2018
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BOWEL MOVEMENT EXERCISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Sometimes it can be difficult to have a bowel movement. There are many natural recipes that can ease when constipated, changing lifestyle and help bowels to stay healthy and regular. Bowel movements are different for everyone. The healthy range is usually considered to be from three times per week up to three times per day. Many things can encourage a bowel movement, from a proper and balanced diet, created by a nutritionist,  to a change in routine, like doing physical […]
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27Feb, 2018
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ORANGE ALERT

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This is not a climate alert, but an alimentary one! Oranges are rich in vitamine C. Fresh made juice from two small oranges covers about 2/3 of the daily needs (80 mg / day) of this vitamine. An orange of 150 or 180 mg covers more or less that total necessity. Oranges are a guaranteed source of vitamine C and we should for that reason eat it every day, even in summer, although it is a winter’s fruit. Furthermore, oranges provide us with antioxidant carotenes that protect and preserve our […]
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26Feb, 2018
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OBESITY AND CANCER

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Did you know that obesity is one of the main risks for having cancer? Someone overweight is permanently enduring an inflammatory process, and so allowing free radicals to develop and harm our cells, turning them ill an weak, unable to fight any tumor development and reverting its progression. Follow a healthy and intelligent regime, your body will appreciate, as well as all your beloved ones!
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