Healthy Eating Page 12/19

We don’t mean to steal spring cleaning’s thunder. In fact, we love a fresh start to warmly welcome each new season. But while renewal and cleansing are usually synonymous with the season of greenery and superblooms, we think your kitchen, in particular, could benefit from some dedicated attention sooner. Consider cleaning out your pantry to […]

Which sweeteners are best to use and what to avoid? Here to give you the definitive guide to the best and worst sweeteners for your health is former HUM Nutritionist Jessica Bippen, MS, RD. From maple syrup, to dates, and stevia, we break down the best. Plus, the worst in sweeteners including the artificial kind. […]

Sure, it’s trending everywhere—but what is the Mediterranean diet exactly? Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, provides answers. Most diet trends come and go. They’re full of restrictions, put pressure on your social life, and are typically hard to follow for more than a few weeks—and that’s if you even get that far! But what if there were […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RD, cooks up creative ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers. The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends. We enjoy traditions like running turkey trots, relaxing, preparing delicious recipes, and many times, facing a mountain of leftovers. The problem is that there are only so many Thanksgiving leftover servings […]

Plant-based eating is on the rise, largely due to innovative meat alternatives like the Impossible Burger. But is it healthy? Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, breaks down the impossible burger nutrition facts and answers. Several years after its launch, the Impossible Burger continues to have a major moment as a plant-based option at major fast-food chains […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, teaches us how to eat our way to a better complexion with a weekday meal plan for skin repair. There’s only so much that lotions, creams, and serums can do for your skin without addressing how you’re nourishing your body from the inside out. Nutrition plays a vital role in skin […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, shares five easy, healthy breakfast ideas, perfect for even the busiest of mornings. Are you the type of person who struggles with eating a healthy breakfast? Maybe you’re not hungry upon waking, or perhaps you don’t leave yourself enough time to put something together. But ideally, you’d start your day right […]

Does what’s inside our pantries determine how we look and feel on the outside? HUM’s Director of Education, Sarah Greenfield, RD, CSSD, thinks yes. So much so, that she wants to hold a grocery intervention for one lucky (and willing) volunteer. Enter Matt, an analyst at a tech startup and self-professed cereal addict. Watch the video […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Although spirulina may be a new superfood for many, it actually dates back to the 9th century. Recently, it’s gained popularity as spirulina benefits come to light. Here’s a primer on spirulina nutrition facts, beauty and health benefits, plus easy recipes to incorporate this blue-green alga into your diet. Spirulina Nutrition Spirulina’s robust nutritional profile […]