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

Back to basics: Carbohydrates - December 21, 2022

Carbohydrates, simply called carbs, are a macronutrient and include starches, sugar and fiber. When digested, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose. While glucose is used for a number of functions in the body, its primary function is as an energy source. If not used immediately, glucose is stored in the muscles or liver.
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Back to basics: Protein - December 28, 2022

On Guam, proteins are a staple in most households. Dietary protein is essential for health due to the availability of amino acids. You can think of amino acids as building blocks that make up proteins.
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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, RN, MSN, is the diabetes educator at the TakeCare Wellness Center. She can be contacted at Jennifer.Artero@takecareasia.com.