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PSA: Even healthy foods can cause bloating.

Whether you eat a plant-based diet or otherwise, you may wonder at some point: How much protein do I really need? Here’s a closer look. Sure, vegans wonder about this often, but meanwhile, omnivores might take this question for granted. Here’s why it’s an important one to ask, plus what happens when you get too […]

Are we better off eating actual sugar? 

If your diet often includes sugary drinks, tons of coffee, meat, eggs, and alcohol (most of which are not unhealthy in moderation), there’s a chance it might be on the acidic side and might make it difficult for your body’s systems to stay balanced. The opposite of acidic foods is alkaline (more on exactly which […]

She promises it will take two hours or less. No excuses!

Two HUM employees switched to a vegan diet for thirty days. Read on to see what we loved, where we went wrong, and what we learned at the end of the month. But first, a little about why you might consider going plant based… Nutritionist Advice On Going Vegan Before we start, we check in […]

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 […]

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, […]

Nothing gets you spinning like a Madonna track.

Remember when probiotics were those unknown “bacteria” in yogurt that felt kind of weird knowing that you were eating? Thankfully, many people have jumped on the probiotic bandwagon since then. By now you’ve probably heard that probiotics are essential to gut health, which can translate to a stronger immune system and even clearer skin. They […]

Should you be avoiding lectin in your diet? 

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