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Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, teaches us how to eat our way to a better complexion with a weekday meal plan for skin repair. There’s only so much that lotions, creams, and serums can do for your skin without addressing how you’re nourishing your body from the inside out. Nutrition plays a vital role in skin […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares five easy, healthy breakfast ideas, perfect for even the busiest of mornings. Are you the type of person who struggles with eating a healthy breakfast? Maybe you’re not hungry upon waking, or perhaps you don’t leave yourself enough time to put something together. But ideally, you’d start your day right […]

Does what’s inside our pantries determine how we look and feel on the outside? HUM’s Director of Education, Sarah Greenfield, RD, CSSD, thinks yes. So much so, that she wants to hold a grocery intervention for one lucky (and willing) volunteer. Enter Matt, an analyst at a tech startup and self-professed cereal addict. Watch the video […]

What would you do if you were limited to a $50 grocery budget per week? According to the USDA, the average monthly cost of food for one person is $250, or around $62 per week. However, grocery store prices fluctuate around the country. My LA-based friends and I typically spend over $100 weekly on groceries—and […]

If you’ve ever dabbled with dieting, then you probably know that dinner should be the smallest meal of the day. It may seem like a crock given just how common 9 p.m. dinners can be—not to mention the familiar pangs of late-night cravings. However, there’s actually science to back up this advice. Keep reading to […]

Many people turn to microwave ovens for the convenience of heating up meals in minutes. Microwaves are a meal prepper’s best friend and a frozen-meal lover’s must-have. In fact, according to a 2015 report, microwaving ranks as the third-most popular heating method in American homes. However, for as long as microwaves have existed, the general […]

Although spirulina may be a new superfood for many, it actually dates back to the 9th century. Recently, it’s gained popularity as spirulina benefits come to light. Here’s a primer on spirulina nutrition facts, beauty and health benefits, plus easy recipes to incorporate this blue-green alga into your diet. Spirulina Nutrition Spirulina’s robust nutritional profile […]

Up to 18-million Americans identify as having a gluten intolerance. (Comparatively, the Celiac Disease Foundation estimates that around one in 141 people have celiac disease.) For health reasons and otherwise, gluten-free diets have been trending over the past few years, with an estimated 30 percent of Americans reporting a desire to cut out gluten in […]

Can snacking be part of a healthy diet? Thankfully, yes. It is possible to lose weight and not give up snacks. Eating a snack helps curb hunger so that you won’t inhale your next meal. Keep in mind, however, that snacking all day can result in overeating if you’re not paying attention. Looking for healthy […]

Raise your hand if you’re cuckoo for Costco! As a card-carrying member since my college days, I love to stock up on healthy favorites in bulk. Discount prices on new cookbooks and gift cards? An incredible frozen food section? Costco has it all, which makes it one of this dietitian’s favorite places to shop. See […]

Once upon a time, there was a candy commercial that had a tagline saying “taste the rainbow.” (Thanks, Skittles!) However, that’s not what we’re talking about here. While tasting the rainbow is a wonderful catchphrase, I’m thinking more along the lines of actual fruits and vegetables. Why it’s important to eat the rainbow Most people […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, outlines five popular types of tea and their health benefits. Herbal teas offer a range of therapeutic properties. But with so many types of tea out there, it can be challenging to boil down the list to find the right one for your concern. (See what we did there?) Follow this […]