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16Mar, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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26Feb, 2018

HOW DO I STOP STRESS EATING

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Emotional eating is a pattern of eating where people use food to help them deal with stressful situations. It could show itself as eating a bag of chips when bored or eating a chocolate bar after a difficult day at work. However, when emotional eating happens frequently or becomes the main way a person deals with their emotions, then their life, health, happiness, and weight can be negatively affected. It is very easy to mistake emotional hunger for physical hunger. But there are characteristics that distinguish them. Recognising these subtle differences is […]
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23Feb, 2018

A DIET FOR FIGHTING ANXIETY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Chose food such as carbohydrates complexes that enhance the production of serotonin in the brain. Always prefer brown bread and whole grains instead of snacks or sugary beverages. Limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine, that cause anxiety, both affect your sleep and may cause additional fatigue. Don’t forget to stay well hydrated, for dehydration may cause mood changes
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