Dana Leigh Smith, Author at HUM Nutrition Blog

Dana Leigh Smith

During Dana's 12+ years in the editorial world, she's written and edited content for some of the most recognizable brands and publications. Her work has appeared in Prevention, Women's Health, Men's Health, Good Housekeeping, People, and Southern Living. She's also created content on behalf of brands like Pfizer, Walgreens, Target, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Heinz. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and (very) mini Goldendoodle, Ella.

6 Wellness Experts Share Their Healthy Holiday Traditions

The holiday season isn’t just tinsel and mistletoe—it’s also a whirlwind of indulgence and, let’s be honest, a bit of stress. Between airport delays, packed schedules, and party platters piled high with latkes and gingerbread, it can feel almost impossible to maintain your usual wellness routine. And that’s okay—’tis the season for a little flexibility. […]

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The Great GLP-1 Plateau: Why You’ve Stopped Losing Weight and What to Do About It

These expert-based tips can help the scale start moving again. If you’re taking Ozempic or Wegovy, you may already know that the semaglutide injections belong to the class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They aid weight loss by mimicking the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, which regulates blood sugar levels and blunts appetite. Once a […]

Want More Energy? Try This Supplement and Nutrition Routine

Beat the slump with these simple expert-based tweaks to your daily diet. Call it what you want to call it—exhaustion, burnout, low energy—feeling sleepy and sluggish doesn’t feel good. Fatigue looks different for everyone. You may lack the motivation you once had to work out or play with your kids, while others may struggle to […]

Add These 7 Fall Foods and Supplements to Your Meals for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails

How to identify if you could benefit from a supplement. 7 Fall Foods for Healthier Skin, Nails, and Hair Their key nutrients help combat beauty concerns like brittleness and dullness. There’s no denying that a healthy, well-rounded diet helps keep every part of your body, well, healthy—and that includes your skin, hair, and nails. The […]

How to Maintain Good Gut Health During the Holidays

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are often filled with delicious sweets and alcohol-filled parties, not to mention lots of family time. Here’s how to maintain a healthy diet and keep your digestive system happy with gut-friendly foods—without giving up on all the fun. Spoiler: It’s all about what you add to your plate. […]

Life After Ozempic: Steps You Can Take To Maintain Your Weight Loss, Ozempic Alternatives, and The Supplements to Help You

Ozempic is part of a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists that treat diabetes. Ozempic—and drugs like it—have been remarkably popular in recent years thanks to one of its side effects: dramatic weight loss. It’s not uncommon for patients to lose up to five pounds in a month! But, spoiler: If you stop taking Ozempic, […]