Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Ernest Aquino, TakeCare’s wellness team lead, and Jennifer Artero, registered nurse, co-write Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering tips and suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.

Back to basics: Fats - January 18, 2023

Many consider reducing total fat consumption when trying to reach their weight goals. However, we need to consume fat as they provide essential fatty acids that allow us to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Therefore, it would be best to consider the type of dietary fat consumed rather than attempting to cut them out completely.

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Back to basics: Build your plate - January 25, 2023

For the past few weeks, we have looked at the three types of macronutrients (simply known as “macros”). These macros are protein, carbohydrates and fat. We now know why each macro is important to our health, their function, recommended daily amounts and the types of foods for each.

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Ernest Aquino is TakeCare’s Wellness Team Lead & Lifestyle Coach. Ernest.Aquino@takecareasia.com or message him on WhatsApp (671) 727-5713. Jennifer Artero, is a registered nurse. She can be contacted at Jennifer.Artero@takecareasia.com.