Health and Wellness

Picking the best ones!   One of the most colorful seasons of the year has arrived and here at Waku we want to make the most from it. Get ready for all those brown, orange and yellow views and to...

Are you under the impression that vegetarian or vegan diets are harder to stick to than carnivore ones? Well, we are here to prove that statement wrong! Switching to a plant-based diet, even if its not everyday, can and will be difficult to get used to, specially if you often eat meat, dairy and other animal products on a daily basis.

Whenever you're trying to make something new you've never tried before, whether it's a new world cuisine, a new baking challenge or yes, cooking vegan, all you need to realize is there's a learning process that has to take place (Brownble, 2018).

To help you, we are some Waku Tips so that you can prepare your favorite Plant-Based dishes in a faster and easier way so that you can stick to your meatless goals:

Have you ever experienced period cramps and bloating? These symptoms that may come every month are not only painful and uncomfortable, but are also associated with fatigue and interfere with your ability to move around and go through your daily routine.

You may have to take a specific kind of medicine to deal with this or see your gynecologist for help, but today, we want to share a few natural remedies that may help relieve or deal with cramps and bloating.

If you’re looking to adjust your diet and stock up on foods that might help with cramps and bloating, here are some to try:

Meal prepping is a very useful task that will help you maintain a balanced and organized eating schedule by preparing your meals ahead of time. Not only will this save you a lot of time in the future, it will also keep you on track with your diet goals by thinking ahead of time what you should eat and not what is easier or faster to make at the moment.

Having pre-cooked meals can also reduce portion size and help balance your stress eating, plus your drive to eat easy, fast or frozen foods that contain way too much preservatives. By doing this, you will avoid unhealthy options that pop up especially when you are overwhelmed or very tired. In the long run, meal prepping will lead to more nutritious meal choices.

There are different ways to meal prep and you can find the one that suits your lifestyle best. On this occasion, Waku wants to share with you these methods, hacks and tips so that you can get started on your very own meal prepping journey, and make the most of it to stay on track with your health and wellness goals!

Meal prepping or following a diet may seem harder in seasons like winter or summer, when we either need a lot of calories and warm foods, or we are going out a lot and drinking refreshing but sweet cocktails. But spring is the best season for us to organize our meals and follow a consistent diet, especially because it is also the season where trees, flowers and plants bloom to achieve their brightest and most beautiful colors. On this occasion, we want to share with you a list of our favorite spring fruits and vegetables, so that you can go ahead and add them to your grocery list in order to prepare meals for the season! 

As science advances and we learn more about the human body and its relation to diet, it has become increasingly well-known that what we eat can significantly affect the health and aging of our skin. 

When it comes to the glow of our skin, there are some vitamins to keep in mind when looking for ingredients to add to a meal plan.

Even though a good skincare routine is essential, at Waku, we believe in the replenishing power of nature and the importance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. That is why, on this occasion we wanted to give you a list of our top 15 super foods for glowing beautiful skin. Take a look!