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23Feb, 2018

LOW-FAT vs. LOW-CARB

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Which diet is best for weight loss? One of the most difficult decisions when it comes to weight loss diets is picking one that will work well for you. Keto diets, Mediterranean diets, fasting diets — there are so many options out there for people who want to lose weight. We’ve all heard stories of a friend who went on one diet — it worked great — and then another friend tried the same diet, and it didn’t work at all. It’s because we’re all very different. Maybe you shouldn’t be […]
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22Feb, 2018

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION

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Our approach is always taken through the therapeutic point of view and, before starting any treatment programme, we try to discover and understand the clinical problem that gave origin, in the first place, to the overweight and extra fat, or accelerated the bodily ageing process, both physical and mental. This kind of approach, more therapeutic, enables more efficient results in a shorter period of time. The Nutritional Consultation, besides the nutritional component, has a very important psychological component so that the client realizes that getting thinner is not just to […]
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21Feb, 2018

EAT EVERYY HOUR

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Never forget to eat between meals, a yoghurt, a fruit, a rice cake…. and to drink lots of water, a minimum of 1,5 to 2L a day. What’s important is not to be too many hours without eating, an empty stomach. For the main meals chose whenever possible fresh products, eat as much as you can fresh salads like lettuce, arugula, tomatoes and carrots, all seasoned with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar, preferably steam cook your vegetables and season them […]
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19Feb, 2018

OXIDATION

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Oxidation – the reunion of oxygen with another element – is a natural phenomenon that also occurs with every cell in our body, and consequently causes the production of free radicals that damage and can even destroy the cells, leading to ageing. A diet high in antioxidants improves our body’s capacity to counteract these free radicals, a toxic garbage responsible for external signs, as ageing skin, and internal that may be the source of different cancer types. In what concerns biochemistry and orthomolecular nutrition, oxidation takes place in fat acids, […]
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16Feb, 2018

ALIMENTARY PLAN

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There are three kinds of foods: 1st Kind – Food acting as anti-septic, detoxifying and purificatory, primarily consisting of fresh fruits and non-starchy vegetables (starch-free) , raw or cooked. 2nd Kind – Food that constitute or restore tissues, like meat, fish and vegetables. 3rd Kind – Food providing heat and energy to the human body, namely sugars and fats. Essential foods, properly selected, prepared and cooked, and physical exercise are health-giving and keep you fit. The Food Reeducation and Behavioural Program and Body Modelling by Clínica do Tempo®, permits an […]
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15Feb, 2018

FOOD AND METABOLISM

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Food is any substance that may be absorbed by the organism, in order to provide fuel, constituents, regulatory substances, without affecting it. For a normal development and health, the body requires a regime that includes proteins, mineral salts, carbo hydrates, fats, water and vitamines, in the correct proportions. Metabolism is the conversion of food into living tissues. It includes the digestion, assimilation, tissue renewal and supply of heat and energy. In order to keep the human body in a balanced state, the metabolism disturbances that are responsible for weight gain […]
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13Feb, 2018

HEALTHY FOOD, MEMORY AND EXERCISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Healthy eating lowers your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, but it’s not yet clear if that’s true for Alzheimer’s disease as well. “I can’t write a prescription for broccoli and say this will help—yet,” says Sam Gandy MD, PhD, the associate director of the Mount Sinai Medical Center Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, in New York City. It’s not a lost cause though. There are plenty of foods that researchers think will keep your whole body—including your brain—healthy. And […]
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12Feb, 2018

BEST FOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Research by scientists has revealed that some foods may have an impact on appetite. These could be beneficial for weight loss when incorporated into a healthful diet and lifestyle. Read on to learn more about seven foods that may be helpful for weight loss. People should buy nutrient-dense foods if they are trying to lose weight. Foods that provide protein and fiber could be especially helpful for weight management. One study found that some foods — including fruits, vegetables, nuts, […]
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8Feb, 2018

FIND YOUR KEY

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: A good nutrition is one of the keys for a healthy living. Sometimes you just have to follow a well-balanced diet so that many of your health problems may disappear. Eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. These include fruits, vegetables, dairy products and a clean source of protein. Always avoid, whenever it’s possible, fats, sodas and refined sugar…
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5Feb, 2018

ORHTOMOLCULAR DIETETICS

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Well balanced food supplements are needed when the lack of some nutrients is detected, a shortage that might cause important imbalances in the human body. The fulfilment of these food imbalances enables to delay of our biological clock and helps us to live longer and healthier. The food supplements of Clínica do Tempo® are subject to a thorough quality control, respecting all the enforced legislation. The innovative and scientific spirit of these Orthomolecular Dietetic is clear in the super-formulas of the Anti-Ageing and Anti-Fat Programs, and in the Frut & Veg, […]
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