Health and Wellness

We've all had a certain goal we want to obtain, whether it's a small one like reducing the amount of carbs we consume or a more focused and prolonged one like being able to stop eating meat and all of its derivatives. We diet for a million different reasons and our objectives are constantly changing, but one thing remains constant and that is how hard it gets to stick to a specific diet or meal plan without cheating or feeling overwhelmed.

In general, changes are hard and we don't always go for the safest option but rather the quickest one. On this blog, we are going to guide you through setting that specific dietary goal and sticking to it in the most effective and mindful way possible. But let's get something clear right away, this is in no way promoting unsafe and unhealthy diets to lose the most amount of weight in the least amount of time by doing something extreme or forcing yourself to eat something you really don't enjoy or simply stop eating at all. This guide is for you to stay focused and vibrant, it could apply to someone who wants to become a vegetarian or vegan, or even to someone who just found out they must stop eating something they used to center their meals around.

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There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the bacteria in our gut and how to maintain it healthy or balanced. Gut health is traditionally measured by motility (transit time, stool frequency, stool consistency), histology (structure of cells), permeability of the gut, endoscopy, and other measures of compounds in the stool or tissues. More recently, gut health has also been assessed by the diversity of the bacteria in the gut and what kinds of bacteria can be found.

With that in mind, it is important to point out that the bacteria in our gut depends on the food we eat for energy. Foods high in dietary fiber have a positive effect on the human gut microbiota, or simply any moderated intake of food and drinks with pre and probiotics. Waku for example contains 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, which basically represents 25% of the daily fiber intake we should be consuming.

There are so many fruits to pick from that sometimes we may not know which ones to pick for our daily bowls or smoothies. It is said that “an apple a day can keep the doctor away”, but what do you really know about apples and their health benefits? In Waku we want you to live informed and consume responsibly knowing what you want to obtain and how to do it. That is why, we have gathered our top 10 favorite fruits based on how healthy and easy to find they are so that you can know exactly what to buy next time you go to the farmers market. Enjoy!

Here at Waku we are huge fans of delicious sweet desserts and savory snacks. But even though cakes and donuts are delicious, and so are most of the fast desserts we are used to buying, they are not always the healthiest options, nor the most nutritious and delicious ones. That is why, today we have gathered our top 5 all time favorite dessert recipes that you can make from the comfort of your own home by using very easy to obtain ingredients and with the great plus that they are all vegan!

So grab your pen and paper and start writing the names of these amazing recipes down so that you can make them for yourself, your kids, your family and friends and not only be their favorite person, but make them feel a thousand times better with a healthy but still very yummy dessert. Check it out!

Have you ever heard or felt you or someone else has had “a gut feeling”? That is because our gut can tell us whether something feels right or not, and when that gut feeling kicks in we have to take a moment and try to listen. It has been proven that most of our overall health relies on the state of our gut, and our gut does not only depend on what we eat or stop eating, but also on every activity we do, how well we are sleeping, how stressed we are feeling and even if our mood has been changing negatively.

You’ve probably heard the term “gut health” and know that “good” gut health is desirable. But what does it really mean to have a healthy gut? It means having the right balance of tiny bacteria and other microbes in your digestive tract. Researchers are increasingly discovering ways these microorganisms contribute to overall health. Experts are now realizing that digestive, or gut, health is linked to many diseases, so keeping your digestive system on track is one way to prevent serious illness down the road.

On this occasion, we have prepared a list of 5 activities you can start doing, doing more or doing better in order to help your gut heal and stay healthy. Take a look!

Since the pandemic started a lot of things in our lives have changed besides from being more cautious and careful with our hygiene and how we approach the different environments and people around us. The way in which we perceive time has changed and also the way in which we handle our work and personal schedules.

We all had to adapt to new ways of communicating, interacting and working. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but now that we are slowly getting back to normal and picking up the previous pace we had in our lives, it has gotten more difficult to find ways in which we can stay productive while avoiding stress, disorder and lack of productivity.

Because we want you to be the best version of yourself you can be, we have prepared a list of healthy habits that will help you increase productivity in the healthiest way possible for your mind and body. Take a look!