Experts

Get to know the recipients of the 2021 HUM x Diversify Dietetics grant for BIPOC aspiring dietitians. At HUM, we always strive to support initiatives that are true to our values. Coming from and actively building a diverse team from the start, we know firsthand just how much a variety of voices brings to the […]

To emphasize the importance of diversity and accessibility in the field of nutrition, we’re highlighting a few Black nutritionists to follow for inspiration. We share a common creed in the world of wellness: Good health should be a right accessible to all. In order to further that goal, we need to ensure that we tune […]

Statistics show that the field of dietetics lacks representation, which can have a ripple effect on the health of certain communities. Here’s a look at HUM’s ongoing collaboration with Diversify Dietetics, an organization committed to increasing representation in dietetics. Diversity—of all kinds—has been one of HUM’s core values since day one. We come from all […]

Meeting with a nutrition expert? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, outlines seven smart questions to ask a dietitian. Whether it’s virtually or in-person, everyone can benefit from meeting with a dietitian. At HUM, we provide free access to a personal dietitian to consult with after completing our nutrition assessment quiz. But what does working with a […]

Neuroscience researcher Rita Hitching, MSc, fills us in on the wonderful world of brain training. Plus: how to exercise your brain to stay sharp—and maybe even get smarter—over the years. Scientists have done a good job of sharing the many benefits of exercise, ranging from stronger mental health, increased longevity, and better overall health and […]

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your skin, or have more energy, working one-on-one with a dietitian is a wonderful way to support your health goals. But as not everyone has had the chance to visit one, it appears that the general population has many looming questions about dietitians and their credentials.  To explain […]

I’ve read my fair share of diet books. But never have I read anything as thorough in its research and encouraging in its messaging than How Not to Diet by Dr. Michael Greger, MD, FACLM. “Diets don’t work by definition,” he explains, simply. “Going on a diet implies that, at some point, you will go […]

Forget what you’ve been told about the inevitability of aging. In fact, the rate at which we age has a lot more to do with the small choices we make every single day. To learn more, we reached out to Dr. David Sinclair, PhD, a leading researcher in anti-aging and longevity at Harvard Medical School. […]

Take a 10-second scroll through Instagram, and you’ll find a flood of influencers peddling discount codes for fit teas, unsolicited advice on how to drop weight fast, and other quick fixes for living their “best lives.” But just because “experts” are freely sharing this “life-changing” information, it doesn’t mean it’s actually healthy for you. Here […]

Cool weather means it’s time to cozy up with a good book and a warm beverage — healthy pumpkin spice latte, anyone? If you’re looking for book recommendations, look no further. Today, we’re bringing you seven intriguing wellness books to add to your nightstand. After all, fall is the perfect season to get introspective, learn […]

Confused about the difference of dietitian versus nutritionist? We’ve got you.

A HUM RD takes her place as the Elle Woods of gut health.