Clean Eating Page 11/16

Is carbonated water good or bad for you? Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, investigates. Carbonated water—and seltzer in particular—is exploding in popularity. In fact, this market is one of the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage categories today. In 2018, $22.1 billion in sparkling water/seltzers were sold. Annually since then, this figure has only increased. By the end […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, dives into why energy drinks are bad for you, detailing their potential side effects. Make your way down any drink aisle at the grocery or convenience store and you’ll spot them: brightly colored, practically luminescent bottles and cans of energy drinks. Plus, new brands claiming to be “cleaner” and “healthier” […]

Always looking for the best and brightest businesses, events, and wellness leaders in HUM’s hometown of Los Angeles, we couldn’t help but notice Prosperity Market. Conceived in summer 2020, Prosperity Market runs the gamut from supporting Black farmers and food producers to furthering food accessibility and providing nutrition education to local underserved communities. To learn […]

Always on the lookout for clean eating tips, we asked four nutritionists how they take their coffee. Here’s a look at their orders, timing, caffeine capacities, and hacks for brewing coffee for wellness. For some people, coffee is the sweet nectar of the gods. For others, it can lead to acid reflux and digestive distress. […]

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 […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, unpacks the link between nutrition and mental health. Plus: the best nutrients and foods that positively affect your mind, mood, and well-being. When it comes to what we eat, many people think first about how food affects their physical health and appearance. However, eating well—which means having a diet full of […]

Learn what triple board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Payel Gupta eats on a typical day to boost her immune system. While no one ever wants to get sick, it’s especially top of mind for immunologists. After all, their very work centers upon the idea that there are ways to strengthen defenses, treat symptoms, and prevent everything […]

We asked four doctors how they boost their immunity on a daily basis. Here’s what they shared. As Dr. Rachel Eva Dew points out, the immune system is the body’s natural defense system. “The body is designed to fight off [antigens] and heal itself,” she says. However, it’s only able to do so when it’s […]

Wondering what natural wine is? Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, takes a look at this niche alcohol trend. If you’re even the slightest bit of a vino drinker, you’ve probably heard of natural wine. However, you may be thinking: Wait, isn’t all wine natural? Contrary to what you may believe, not all wine consists purely of […]

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, shares how to eat more sustainably with seven simple tips. When we talk about eating sustainably, it’s important to first understand what certain terms in this space mean. From there, we’ll delve into the importance of eating sustainably and how to do so. What is food sustainability? Food sustainability entails applying […]

Learn what groundbreaking boxer Amaiya Zafar eats on a typical day to fuel her workouts and keep her wellness game in *fighting* shape. Amaiya Zafar made headlines at the age of 16 when she began fighting for the right to box competitively while wearing a hijab. After a two-year struggle, she was successful: In 2019, […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, breaks down the different types of leafy greens and their health benefits. Plus: creative ways to add more dark leafy greens to your diet. I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s important to eat your greens—but what exactly are the benefits? In this post, we’ll take a look at these delicious […]