LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

Excess glucose and insulin resistance can both damage parts of our ears, leading to some of the most common hearing disorders. Author: ⁠⁠Emma Betuel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Ben Bikman, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-hearing-loss-relates-to-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow L...

The hormone most closely associated with sleep also seems to impact glucose and insulin. Here’s what we know. Author: ⁠⁠Ashley Welch⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Murdoc Khaleghi, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-does-melatonin-affect-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Socia...

The classic breakfast may not be as healthy as you think. Try this swap for a warm bowl that stabilizes blood sugar and tastes great. Author: Brittany Risher Englert⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/oatmeal-healthy-alternatives Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow...

Our internal clocks—set mostly by natural light—influence our glucose and insulin systems. Here's why a regular schedule can improve your health. Author: ⁠⁠Naomi Barr⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Dr. Sara Gottfried⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-circadian-rhythm-impacts-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – leve...

Green tea’s high concentration of polyphenols delivers more metabolic health benefits than most people know. Author: Samantha Heller, MS, RD⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Ami Kapadia⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-green-tea Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @...

When you want a comforting meal, these soups will satisfy your hunger without spiking blood sugar. Plus, tips for building a better soup. Author: ⁠Marianne Hayes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stephanie Greunke, RD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthy-soup-recipes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow L...

Scientist Latt Mansor talks about creating keto products for a wide audience and the future of getting into ketosis. Author: Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/hvmn-lead-researcher-latt-mansor-phd-is-making-the-keto-diet-easier-to-follow Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Socia...

The higher a subject's results on a 2-hour glucose tolerance test, the more likely they were to show memory declines 10 years later. Author: ⁠⁠Elizabeth Plumptre⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-suggests-glucose-test-may-predict-cognitive-decline Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic...

Blood sugar spikes can often lead to crashes, where glucose dips too low. Here are common causes of hypoglycemia and how to avoid them. Author: ⁠⁠Barbara Brody Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Ami Kapadia⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/hypoglycemia-causes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Soci...

Despite a menu full of fried foods and alcohol, you can enjoy the game, the company, and steady blood sugar levels, if you choose wisely. Author: Greg Presto⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/metabolically-friendly-foods-at-your-local-sports-bar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @L...

This members-only warehouse is known for bulk buys, making it an affordable place to stock up on metabolic superfoods. Author: ⁠⁠Jill Waldbieser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Lauren Sambataro⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-costco-products-that-can-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Fol...

Levels is participating in studies around the world, looking at topics from hunger to stress. Here’s a look at all the research projects and what they hope to find. Author: The Levels Team⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/research-studies-using-levels-to-learn-more-about-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levels...

Why are antioxidants good for you? They reduce oxidative stress, a condition of electron imbalance in your cells that underlies metabolic dysfunction. Author: ⁠⁠Emma Betuel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Casey Means, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-oxidative-stress-and-why-does-it-matter-to-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn abou...

A recent study in people without diabetes found that getting poor sleep or deviating from normal sleep patterns can impact glucose control the next day. Author: ⁠⁠Kristen Fischer Expert Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-shows-a-connection-between-sleep-quality-and-glucose-control Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Lea...

Even in a premium grocery store like Whole Foods, some items are better for metabolic health than others: here are 10 of our favorites. Author: Jill Waldbieser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Lauren Sambataro⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-things-to-buy-at-whole-foods-that-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health –...

Omega-3 fatty acids improve cellular health, help reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health. Here's the science behind them and how you can get more. Author: ⁠⁠Kaitlin Sullivan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-omega-3s-are-crucial-to-strong-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about M...

The physician entrepreneur—who has more than 180K YouTube subscribers—talks about six key learnings from monitoring his blood glucose. Author: Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/kevin-jubbal-md-uses-cgm-to-optimize-health-while-living-with-crohns-disease Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ F...

Take advantage of Trader Joe’s low prices to stock your cabinet with healthy snacks and ingredients that won’t spike your blood sugar. Author: Jill Waldbieser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Cate Ward, PhD, RD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-trader-joes-products-that-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠level...

Over nine years, people with markers of insulin resistance were almost twice as likely to develop depression than those without. Author: Frances Gatta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/study-finds-insulin-resistance-may-predict-depression Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshea...

If you’re not into sardines yet, time to give them another look. The small fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other micronutrients vital to health. Author: ⁠⁠Samantha Heller, MS, RD Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-sardines Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep16...

Your children will love these easy, delicious meals, and you’ll appreciate how they provide steady energy and balanced nutrition. Author: ⁠⁠Matthew Kadey, RD Expert Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthier-kids-lunches Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social...

The wellness expert talks all about the relationship between low testosterone and metabolic and heart health. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/lifestyle-medicine-expert-shefaly-ravula-pa-c-wants-men-to-go-to-the-doctor-every-year Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels...

The tech and digital media entrepreneur has used one day of fasting per week for an entire year—and is now crushing his workouts, too. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/alex-magnin-change-fasting-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Level...

Potentially traumatic childhood experiences—and stressful events in adulthood—can alter our physiology and make us more susceptible to dysfunction. Author: Jennifer Chesak⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Molly Maloof⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-trauma-affect-our-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠leve...

When The Lanby opened in 2021, membership filled quickly. Concierge medicine is growing, but the next question is: How can it scale up? Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-the-lanby-believes-the-future-of-healthcare-is-patient-centric-and-personalized Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.c...