Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Giana Santos writes Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle. Giana is the health educator and nutrition counselor at TakeCare. She is also a certified nutrition and wellness consultant and is a credentialed indigenous lactation counselor. Giana’s most recent columns are below and linked to the original columns at guampdn.com.
Question? Contact Giana at: giana.santos@takecareasia.com.
Glycemic index: A tool for glucose control - April 16, 2025
Are you counting carbs but still struggling with maintaining blood sugar levels? The problem might be the type of carbohydrates you’re eating. But which foods are best for someone trying to control their blood sugar? The glycemic index is a tool that might help you decide. The glycemic index (GI) was first introduced in the early 1980s as a way to rank foods based on how quickly they affect your blood sugar levels. Some foods cause your blood sugar to spike quickly, while others may hardly make an impact.
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Salty Food May Leave You Salty in the Doctor’s Office - April 30, 2025
Do you know how much salt you consume each day? While some carefully count calories or watch sugar intake, sodium often flies under the radar. Yet this silent ingredient might be a threat to your long-term health.
In the U.S. and on Guam, many people are consuming far too much salt, and it’s not just coming from the salt shaker.
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