meal prep

To maximize nutrient intake while saving money, learn how to keep food fresh with must-follow tips from culinary experts. Plus: how to store potatoes, onions, apples, berries, and other fresh foods to max out their shelf lives. As much as we love a night on the town, those restaurant outings don’t always love us back. […]

Wondering how to eat more protein? We spoke to experts to find out how to fit more of the essential nutrient into your diet—without overcomplicating meal time. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or maintain good health, protein is essential for a healthy diet, no matter which way you cut it. According to […]

The 80/20 diet is a balanced approach to eating that lets you still enjoy the foods you love. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, HUM’s educational specialist, provides tips for applying the 80/20 diet rule. If your goal is to lose weight, you might be tempted to start dieting. Maybe you’ve started (and quit) a restrictive diet for weight […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, whips up a perfectly refreshing summer quinoa salad recipe featuring in-season fruits and veggies. Don’t let pasta salad and potato salad have all the fun this summer! Make your life easy (and delicious) with this summer quinoa salad you can prep once and eat all week! About This Summer Quinoa […]

Wondering what a dietitian eats in a day? Guided by the practice of mindful eating, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares her standard nutritionist food diary. My healthy eating philosophy can be summed up in three words: easy, balanced, and flexible. Why I Practice Mindful Eating Over the years, I’ve actively worked to disconnect myself from […]

Miriam Jacobson, MS, RD, CNS, shares the best way to freeze soup for both convenience and your health. Save on delivery fees and stock your freezer with healthy, pre-cooked meals that are easy and quick to reheat. Enter: soup cubes. I started freezing soup with silicone ice cube trays in preparation for a surgery with […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, shares a simple yet tasty sweet potato black bean enchilada recipe, which requires only seven ingredients. Don’t let the idea of making enchiladas intimidate you! Many recipes call for homemade enchilada sauce, a long list of ingredients, and lots of time in the kitchen. Yet rest assured that this one simply […]

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 […]

Trying to transition to eating more plant-based meals, but need more simple and delicious recipes? Look no further than this protein-packed vegan quinoa bowl recipe by Jessica Bippen, MS, RD. We have a feeling it’ll be a new weekly staple! About This Vegan Quinoa Bowl Recipe This sweet potato chickpea quinoa bowl makes for a […]

What would you do if you were limited to a $50 grocery budget per week? According to the USDA, the average monthly cost of food for one person is $250, or around $62 per week. However, grocery store prices fluctuate around the country. My LA-based friends and I typically spend over $100 weekly on groceries—and […]

Many people turn to microwave ovens for the convenience of heating up meals in minutes. Microwaves are a meal prepper’s best friend and a frozen-meal lover’s must-have. In fact, according to a 2015 report, microwaving ranks as the third-most popular heating method in American homes. However, for as long as microwaves have existed, the general […]

Save money, time, and calories. Registered Dietitian Miriam Jacobson shares an easy and affordable weekly meal prep for beginners. Why Meal Prep? In short, because you’ll save lots of money and time throughout your week—and also eat much healthier. “Having a well-balanced meal already prepared for you, by you, reduces post-meal bloating and cravings,” Miriam shares. […]