Intermittent Fasting

Also known as DIY biology, biohacking includes a range of practices—from modest dietary and lifestyle tweaks to advanced technological intervention—intended to optimize performance and short- and long-term health outcomes. Ahead, learn more about the basics and benefits of biohacking according to two health experts (who just so happen to be seasoned biohackers themselves). What Is […]

Wondering if fasting is healthy, or seeking insights as it pertains women’s health? This guide can help you get a greater sense of the benefits of fasting and how to make it work for you. Although fasting is far from a new practice, perhaps it’s new to you. Ahead, you’ll learn about the origins of […]

Is skipping breakfast good for weight loss? In short, maybe—but there are potential pros and cons. See if cutting out the first meal of the day gets a yay or nay from dietitians, plus what studies show on the matter. Many of us were raised with the adage that breakfast is the most important meal […]

Want to lose weight without losing your mind? Learn how to boost your metabolism so you can benefit from safe, sustainable weight loss—plus more energy and other wellness wins, to boot. Weight loss is a tricky thing—both to discuss and to put into practice. All too often, quick fixes and fads enter the conversation, which […]

If you’ve struggled to succeed with intermittent fasting or felt like intermittent fasting is not working for you, there are a few tweaks you can make to get the biggest benefits. A fasting expert reveals her top tips on intermittent fasting for women. You’ve likely heard about intermittent fasting (IF)… and you may even have […]

The 5:2 diet is a popular form of intermittent fasting. Learn more about if the 5:2 diet is healthy—and who should (and shouldn’t) consider trying it. While it might sound like a trendy new diet, the 5:2 diet is a form of intermittent fasting (IF). It’s been increasing in popularity because many people have found […]

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 […]

Separate fact from fiction when it comes to myths about intermittent fasting. If you’re practicing intermittent fasting—or considering practicing it—it’s important to get the right information. With the facts in hand, you’re more likely to fast properly. And when you fast properly, you’re more likely to experience the fat loss, stable energy, and reduced cravings […]

What is the Galveston Diet, exactly? Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, explains this eating plan for people in menopause and reviews its pros and cons. You can find just about any eating plan out there that’s suitable for young adults, athletes, and women trying to get pregnant and looking to reach a healthy weight. However, there […]

Team HUM is proud to announce that we’re officially international! To celebrate our recent launch in Germany, we caught up with Sofia Tsakiridou—a Greek-German model, beauty/nutrition blogger, and HUM fan based in Hamburg. Her blog, called Matia Mu, translates to “my eyes” in Greek. Without further ado, here’s an exclusive *look* into Sofia Tsakiridou’s daily vegan eats […]

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 […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, gives us the rundown on what you need to know about intermittent fasting before you skip meals. Remember when breakfast was the most important meal of the day? In fact, new research is showing there may be benefits from skipping your overnight oats and avocado toast in the a.m. Intermittent fasting […]