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Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, discusses how your nutritional needs change over time. Plus: expert insights on evolving dietary requirements and nutritional needs by age group. Nutrition isn’t constant. As much as it would be great to find a pattern of eating that works for you and stick to it, the truth is that your […]

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet for humans and the environment alike. Chances are you’ve probably heard that plant-based diets are not only incredible for human health, but also good for the planet. Indeed, scientific research supports these claims. In 2019, a non-partisan non-profit called EAT collaborated with a peer-reviewed […]

Our co-founder and CEO highlights HUM’s commitment to sustainability and transition to 100% ocean-bound plastic. Learn all about our latest initiative, Wellness for You and the Planet, and how we’ll prevent 50 million+ plastic bottles from entering the ocean by 2025. At HUM, our mission is to help you look and feel your best. We […]

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 […]

While you’re fast asleep, your brain is busier than ever. But what’s actually going on? Are we detoxing, learning, or protecting our health? Here’s what happens to your brain when you sleep. As a neuroscience researcher, the role of sleep is fascinating to me. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, but why […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, explains what bio-individuality is and why learning more about your own is essential for lasting health and wellness. For decades, we’ve been bombarded with processed foods, misinformation, and marketing from food giants. It seems we’ve lost touch with what our bodies need and what feeling good is actually like. However, the […]

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 […]

Psychodermatology is a growing field that focuses on the mind-skin connection for healing and wellness that starts from within. Here’s what it’s all about. Skin conditions and mental health are more interrelated than you may think. In fact, Hippocrates—an Ancient Greek physician widely considered to be the father of clinical medicine—first wrote about the link […]

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 […]