A Love Letter to Humm: My Favorite Good-for-You Drink

Damn If I Don’t Love Humm!

Humm is absurdly tasty (just like their tagline says!), contains 2 billion probiotics, vitamin B12, and doesn’t leave a nasty taste in your mouth. I mean, I could stop here, and this should be enough to get you to try some, but I’ll expound a little more about the beauty of Humm.

How I Picked Up the Humm Habit

I started drinking Humm several years back when I was looking for something between coffee and lunch, and since I, typically, don’t eat lunch until some time after 2:30 pm, I was, obviously, looking for something to drink. (I explain all about my journey with intermittent fasting here.) I wanted a drink that wasn’t iced tea because I drink that everyday with lunch, and something that was a little filling and kind of a treat. I was never a drinker of the bubbly drinks or any sweet drinks, but I thought I’d give this a try anyway after seeing an ad for it on Instagram.

Not Sweet, Just Flavorful

And I’m so happy I did! Humm isn’t sweet like a soda; it just has a good flavor to it—absurdly good, if I’m being honest. I have only tried the zero sugar, 10-calorie Humms and their zero-calorie probiotic sodas, which also contain vitamin C and vitamin D. All their other drinks are no more than 35 calories and contain anywhere from 5—9 grams of carbs per can.

Bonus? It’s a little gut-health hero in a can. Humm is loaded with 2 billion probiotics (yes, billion!), which help support your digestive system and may even play a role in reducing bloating and boosting immunity. For anyone following intermittent fasting—or just trying to feel a bit lighter—supporting your gut health is a huge win. I’ve written more about paying attention to gut health here.

Curious about why these zero sugar drinks list 10 grams of carbs, even with no sugar, I emailed Humm to get the scoop. Here’s what Dan had to say:

 “Our Zero Sugar products have carbs because they are sweetened with allulose. Allulose is a low-calorie sweetener classified as a carbohydrate that provides far fewer calories than regular sugar (0.2-0.4 kcal per gram vs. 4 kcal per gram) and has minimal impact on blood sugar. For our Humm Zero cans, 9 of the 10 carbs in zero come from the natural sweetener allulose. Since allulose isn’t absorbed into the body, zero has less than 1 net carb and 10 calories.
 
While allulose is included in the total carb count, its effects differ from traditional sugar, and individual responses can vary—so we always recommend checking with a healthcare professional if you have dietary concerns.”

But Wait—It’s Organic Too?

Such a thorough reply from Dan! Oh, and did I mention that Humm is organic? Well, it is! Take a look at one of their Zero Sugar labels:

Surprisingly Sippable—Even for Kombucha Skeptics

Before discovering Humm, I’d never even tried kombucha—so I had no idea what to expect. But from the first sip, I was hooked by its absurdly good taste. And while I can’t compare it to other kombuchas, I do have a solid point of reference: my youngest daughter, who doesn’t like kombucha, happily grabs a can of the Zero Sugar Blood Orange Humm whenever she visits. That says a lot.

If you’re looking for a drink that feels like a treat without sabotaging your day, Humm might just be your new go-to. It checks all the boxes—low calorie, packed with good stuff, and genuinely delicious. I keep a stash chilled and ready, and every time I crack one open, I still get a little moment of joy. Give it a try *(here for Humm Zero or here for Humm Berry Cream soda), and you just might fall for it too.

*I’ll get a small commission if you buy Humm through my Amazon link, so thank you in advance.