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Do you have too much fat in your blood?

Don’t worry: Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, has healthy alternatives to trans fat. Fat is essential. It pads our internal organs, helps our hormone systems run smoothly, provides us with energy, and assists in the absorption of vitamins from other foods. It also helps us maintain glossy, shiny hair and keeps our skin glowing. But not […]

How to navigate a health-food store on a budget!

Plus: what science says about meal prepping.

Your belly feels like a blown-up balloon. You look six months pregnant (but aren’t). Your gas is out of control. You might be bloated. And while you can easily brush it off as no big deal, bloating is uncomfortable, can affect your day (and even self-confidence), and may be a sign of a larger health […]

We’ve all heard about eating more anti-inflammatory foods. But inflammation can come from so much more than just our diet. What Is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is the immune system’s response to a stimulus that’s viewed as foreign or toxic to your body. It’s one of the reasons why we advocate loading up on antioxidant-rich […]

Let me be the first to admit that I was skeptical about Whole30. But after thirty days of living it, I have to say: my Whole30 results speak for themselves. What Is Whole30? Whole30 is a popular elimination diet created by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig in 2009. The official rules say that for thirty days, […]

No grains, legumes, dairy, or added sugar… what’s left?

These health reads will rock your world. 

Fun fact: There’d be no HUM if it weren’t for acne. HUM’s (Hum)ble Origin Story It all started with some painful cystic acne. HUM cofounder Walter Faulstroh struggled with breakouts for years. “It’s awful. It’s physically painful but more importantly, it chips away at your confidence,” he says. Walter tried topical treatments. He got facials. […]

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