Health and Wellness

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!

During spring, the earth's axis starts to tilt towards the sun, and therefore days get longer. This is the season in which nature revives and reinvigorates after the cold winter months. That is why, with this in consideration, we wanted to share with you our favorite 10 spring recipes, so that you can start cooking green, healthy and deliciously! Take a look!

Prebiotics are a form of dietary fiber that has the job of feeding the good bacteria in our guts, which are essentially probiotics. As we discussed in a previous blog post, Pre and probiotics. How are they different? These two complement each other to produce nutrients that feed and support the friendly bacteria in our digestive system and that have health benefits when consumed. That is why, on this occasion we want to share with you the Top 5 prebiotic foods so that you can improve your digestive health and live life to the fullest!

One of the easiest ways to understand their difference is that probiotics are tiny living microorganisms in our gut, and prebiotics work as food for those probiotics. Prebiotics come from different types of carbs (mostly fiber) that serve as food for the beneficial bacteria in our guts by stimulating their growth. Probiotics constitute those beneficial bacteria that can be found in certain foods or supplements and go to live in our digestive system, essentially helping it.