LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

From zesty salsa to creamy tzatziki, these flavorful options pack nutrients that support more stable blood glucose. Author: Carolyn Todd Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/11-dips-and-spreads-that-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social –...

Using a CGM gave her the tools to teach her patients how to maintain a very low-carb diet successfully. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/for-patricia-sylwester-md-blood-sugar-regulation-is-a-cornerstone-of-wellness Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ...

Many well-meaning physicians may not bring up blood sugar until prediabetes or Type 2 has set in. Here’s how to talk to your doctor before you get there. Author: Anna Brooks Reviewer: Dr. Sara Gottfried Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-blood-sugar-and-why-it-matters Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health...

The former tennis pro watched how her blood sugar reacts to food and workouts and learned the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stressors. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/crossfit-owner-and-coach-stephanie-nickitas-wears-a-cgm-to-check-in-on-her-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/b...

These tiny, unassuming seeds are sky-high in fiber, loaded with beneficial omega 3s, and deliver a range of micronutrients that support metabolic health. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-basil-seeds Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Foll...

Our research team asked volunteers to drink apple cider vinegar alongside their meal of choice. Some saw significant changes in their post-meal glucose response. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/levels-community-experiment-can-apple-cider-vinegar-reduce-blood-sugar-spikes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –...

PCOS is a leading cause of infertility, but a diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. Here’s what PCOS means for reproductive health. Author: Monica Karpinski Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-pcos-and-pregnancy Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog F...

PCOS is a metabolic disorder that is intricately tied to insulin resistance. Here's how the two conditions influence each other. Author: Monica Karpinski Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/pcos-and-insulin-resistance Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @L...

The CEO talks about brain-healthy nutrients and how consumer goods can enact change at scale. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/will-nitze-founder-of-iqbar-wants-to-improve-cognitive-health-with-food Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠...

Continuous glucose monitors are a powerful tool for seeing how food affects your health. Here’s how to get the most out of wearing one. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-a-cgm-can-and-cant-tell-you-about-your-diet Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels...

Want to reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet? It can be challenging, but this expert-developed plan offers a roadmap to success. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-practical-guide-to-cutting-out-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep299 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog...

Despite getting advice suggesting a diet of simple carbs, she realized that making more blood sugar friendly choices helped her feel better all around. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/hanna-hyvaerinen-wears-a-cgm-to-help-manage-blood-sugar-while-living-with-gastroparesis Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – l...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting fertility, weight, and more—and it's intimately tied to metabolic health. Author: Casey Means, MD and Monica Karpinski Reviewer: Azure Grant, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-can-help-with-infertility-and-pcos Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about...

Collagen-rich bone broth is low in calories and carbs, rich in flavor, and a source of key amino acids that can curb inflammation and support metabolic health. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-bone-broth Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/bl...

Continuous glucose monitors are a vital tool in understanding how your choices impact your metabolic health, but wearing one can be a new experience. Here are the basics. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-common-questions-about-cgms-answered Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow...

Studies show that people with autoimmune conditions like MS and IBD are more likely to have diabetes and insulin resistance, but the links are not yet fully understood. Authors: Kaitlin Sullivan and Ceri Perkins Reviewer: Terry Wahls, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-connection-between-autoimmune-disease-and-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/ins...

Dr. Ben Bikman describes how glucose levels impact our body temperature and how glucose spikes can lead to elevated temperature. Author: Ben Bikman, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/glucose-levels-body-temperature Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep293 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ...

Satisfy a craving for Pad Thai, gnocchi, mac and cheese, and more without spiking your blood glucose. Author: Audrey Bruno Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/18-low-carb-pasta-and-noodle-recipes-for-better-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Le...

Exercise that’s easy, but not too easy, can improve your fitness and your metabolic health. Here’s how to do it. Author: Greg Presto Reviewer: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-metabolic-benefits-of-slow-steady-zone-2-exercise Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep291 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blo...

If you’re not careful, alcohol can damage your metabolic health. Here’s what you need to know—and delicious alternatives to sip instead. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/alcohol-alternatives-for-better-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Foll...

Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year. Author: Gretchen Lidicker Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-metabolic-health-matters-for-cold-and-flu-season Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelsheal...

Dr. Ben Bikman explains this condition and how a buildup of fat in the liver can damage heart health and lead to a cycle of insulin resistance. Author: Ben Bikman, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-causes-fatty-liver-and-whats-the-connection-to-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep288 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshe...

Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health Author: Naomi Barr Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/5-subtle-signs-of-poor-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep287 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.c...

Fast food is full of refined grains and sugars—and it shows in members’ glucose data from these chains. Here’s what to watch out for, and healthier options. Author: Rachael Schultz Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/9-restaurants-known-to-spike-blood-sugar-according-to-cgm-data Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Hea...

Dr. Ben Bikman explains the fundamentals about this concept and what contributes to how “fast” or “slow” one’s metabolism may be. Author: Ben Bikman, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-metabolic-rate-plus-common-metabolism-myths Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on...