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When you open up your yogurt cup, unload a Sephora haul, or grab a water bottle on your way to a workout, chances are, you don’t think much about where the plastic packaging came from. In fact, you probably also don’t think much about the afterlife of your trash and recycling either. But plastics can […]

At HUM Nutrition, we believe that our wellness and the wellness of the planet are inextricably tied. We’re taking action to lessen our impact on the environment by fully transitioning to 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic™. Read more to learn about this exciting initiative and our commitment to sustainability. HUM Nutrition is built on the values […]

By now you’re likely familiar with prebiotics and probiotics. You may have even heard of synbiotics, a combo of the two. But the newest players in the gut health game are postbiotics. So new, in fact, that The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) just came to an agreement on their definition in […]

Sustainability is integral to the vision of the HUM brand. It’s a value that we’re committed to progressing through new initiatives and strategies with like-minded allies. As we announced on Earth Day 2021, HUM is transitioning its packaging to 100 percent ocean-bound plastic to reduce plastic pollution and our own impact on the environment. Now, […]

Is your tap water safe to drink? Should you be using a tap water filter? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, investigates. Access to clean drinking water is a must for good health. Many people rely on tap water to meet their hydration needs—and for environmental reasons, this is a preferable way to go versus single-use plastic bottles. […]

Get to know the recipients of the 2021 HUM x Diversify Dietetics grant for BIPOC aspiring dietitians. At HUM, we always strive to support initiatives that are true to our values. Coming from and actively building a diverse team from the start, we know firsthand just how much a variety of voices brings to the […]

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 […]

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet for humans and the environment alike. Chances are you’ve probably heard that plant-based diets are not only incredible for human health, but also good for the planet. Indeed, scientific research supports these claims. In 2019, a non-partisan non-profit called EAT collaborated with a peer-reviewed […]

Our co-founder and CEO highlights HUM’s commitment to sustainability and transition to 100% ocean-bound plastic. Learn all about our latest initiative, Wellness for You and the Planet, and how we’ll prevent 50 million+ plastic bottles from entering the ocean by 2025. At HUM, our mission is to help you look and feel your best. We […]

To emphasize the importance of diversity and accessibility in the field of nutrition, we’re highlighting a few Black nutritionists to follow for inspiration. We share a common creed in the world of wellness: Good health should be a right accessible to all. In order to further that goal, we need to ensure that we tune […]

Statistics show that the field of dietetics lacks representation, which can have a ripple effect on the health of certain communities. Here’s a look at HUM’s ongoing collaboration with Diversify Dietetics, an organization committed to increasing representation in dietetics. Diversity—of all kinds—has been one of HUM’s core values since day one. We come from all […]

Meeting with a nutrition expert? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, outlines seven smart questions to ask a dietitian. Whether it’s virtually or in-person, everyone can benefit from meeting with a dietitian. At HUM, we provide free access to a personal dietitian to consult with after completing our nutrition assessment quiz. But what does working with a […]