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LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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This feed contains audio articles from the Levels Blog, a leading source of research-backed articles about the importance of metabolic health. In Metabolic Insights, Levels shows you how food affects your metabolic health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan.

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How the Levels team approaches their beauty routine

September 23, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MB

Aiming to make your beauty products as “clean” (nontoxic) as possible requires some trial and error. Here are some recommendations from the Levels team. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-the-levels-team-approaches-their-beauty-routine Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In...

How and why the Food Pyramid diet recommendations changed

September 20, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

The USDA-produced graphic was in every classroom in the 90s; here’s why it finally went away, and the challenges that remain. Author: Jaimy Lee Reviewer: Dr. Robert Lustig Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-and-why-the-food-pyramid-diet-recommendations-changed Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta...

Does blood sugar matter if you don’t have diabetes?

September 18, 2023 12:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Many of us don’t think about blood sugar until we're already sick, but maintaining stable blood sugar is vital to how you feel and your long-term health. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-blood-sugar-matter-if-you-dont-have-diabetes Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Lev...

Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” products healthy?

September 16, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

"Whole grain" and "whole wheat" appear on food labels from granola to cereal, but what do they mean, and are they actually good for you? Author: Ashley Welch Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/are-whole-grain-and-whole-wheat-products-healthy Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Healthier flours for stable blood sugar

September 15, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

Swapping white or wheat flour for these alternatives can add protein, fiber, and nutrients to your diet—and protect against big blood sugar swings. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthier-flours-for-stable-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Can blood sugar impact hot flashes?

September 13, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Several processes connect hot flashes to blood sugar. Here's how improving your metabolic health may lessen menopause symptoms. Author: Jennifer Chesak Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-blood-sugar-impact-hot-flashes Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

What are normal glucose levels?

September 04, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Emerging research suggests that today’s clinical targets for healthy glucose levels may still be too high for optimal health. Here’s what we know about blood sugar targets. Author: Monique Brouillette Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-are-normal-glucose-levels Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Lev...

Carol Driver approaches Type 1 diabetes with an experimentation mindset

September 02, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, Carol Driver has spent most of her life managing her blood sugar—but she’s discovered there’s always more to learn about nutrition and its effects. Author: Carol Driver Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/carol-driver-approaches-type-1-diabetes-with-an-experimentation-mindset Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Are ancient grains healthier than rice?

September 01, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

White and even brown rice can send blood sugar soaring, but what about millet, bulgar, kamut, and other ancient grains? Why they may not be a better choice. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

The ultimate guide to exercise and metabolic health

August 30, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Exercise is one of the most critical things you can do to improve your metabolic health—here are all the ways it helps. Author: Greg Presto Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-exercise-and-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Michaela Kilander uses her CGM to improve whole-body health

August 28, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

With the data she’s gathered from monitoring her glucose, Michaela is ready to see if bigger lifestyle changes will improve her metabolic health even more. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/michaela-kilander-uses-her-cgm-to-improve-whole-body-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠...

How much protein do I need, and how do I get enough?

August 26, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Getting enough protein is vital for boosting satiety, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting metabolic health. Here’s how to hit your daily quota. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-much-protein-do-i-need-and-how-do-i-get-enough Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠...

What is fasting glucose and why does it matter?

August 25, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Our blood sugar level between meals is one of the most common metabolic health metrics. Here’s why and what you should aim for. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-fasting-glucose-and-why-does-it-matter Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Foods we love: Nutritional Yeast

August 23, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MB

Big umami flavor, loads of metabolically beneficial B vitamins, and a healthy dose of blood sugar-balancing protein—all in just a few sprinkles. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-nutritional-yeast Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ an...

How does carb loading work—and when is it useful?

August 21, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

Levels advisor Dom D’Agostino on whether or not you need to eat carbs before a race and what’s actually happening in your body when you do. Author: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-does-carb-loading-work-and-when-is-it-useful Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitt...

How using Levels can improve your health

August 19, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

Increase your energy and reduce your risk of chronic disease by building healthy, data-informed habits for optimal metabolic health. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-using-levels-can-improve-your-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Why doesn’t my CGM reading match my finger-stick reading?

August 18, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MB

Blood sugar values from a continuous glucose monitor and a glucometer can vary by as much as 20%, but for people without diabetes, the trends are what matters. Author: Anna Brooks Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-doesnt-my-cgm-reading-match-my-finger-stick-reading Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ an...

Vero Encinas rediscovered her health—and motivation—through Levels

August 16, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB

Making small changes to her habits via Levels guides transformed her mental and physical health—even without a CGM. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/vero-encinas-rediscovered-her-health-and-motivation-through-levels Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

12 Healthy ways to eat carbs

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Eating for metabolic health doesn’t mean never touching a carb. Here are healthy sources and ways of eating carbohydrates. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/12-healthy-ways-to-eat-carbs Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Can being lonely impact your metabolic health?

August 13, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

A new paper investigates the connection between feelings of loneliness and physical and mental health effects, and offers strategies to address both. Author: Stephanie Weng Reviewer: Dr. Molly Maloof Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-being-lonely-impact-your-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram...

12 Healthy low-carb yogurts for better blood sugar

July 28, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Yogurt is packed with beneficial probiotics—and, often, sugar. Get the scoop on how to choose the best options for your metabolic health. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/12-healthiest-yogurts-for-better-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How blood sugar can impact menopause symptoms

July 26, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Having optimal metabolic health can help lessen the impacts of the changes during the menopause transition. Author: Jennifer Chesak Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-blood-sugar-can-impact-menopause-symptoms Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

How does menopause impact weight and metabolic health?

July 24, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Weight gain is common during menopause, but we often miss the underlying relationship to insulin and other hormonal changes. Author: Jennifer Chesak Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-does-menopause-impact-weight-and-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T...

Should people with PCOS consider inositol as a treatment?

July 22, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

This supplement may help stabilize hormone and glucose regulation to improve fertility and alleviate other PCOS symptoms. Author: Grace Newjik Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/should-people-with-pcos-consider-inositol-as-a-treatment Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

5 Things you can learn using Levels

July 21, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

The Levels app unlocks much more than a simple glucose graph. Here’s how it can help you find healthy habits, track health trends, and more. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/5-things-you-can-learn-using-levels Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Does how often you eat impact metabolic health?

July 19, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Intermittent fasting can improve metabolic markers for some, but what you eat is still more important than when. Author: Mary Dennis Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-how-often-you-eat-impact-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

How can CGM help improve exercise performance?

July 17, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Metabolic health expert Dom D'Agostino, PhD, shares four ways real-time glucose data can help make you a better athlete. Author: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-can-cgm-help-improve-exercise-performance Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

With CGM, Susan Ward feels healthier in her 70s than she has in decades

July 15, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

After making metabolic changes that improved her health, her doctor told her that she had saved her own life. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/with-cgm-susan-ward-feels-healthier-in-her-70s-than-she-has-in-decades Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

16 Nutritious salads for metabolic health

July 14, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MB

Colorful vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats amp up the flavor, textures, and nutrients to keep you satisfied and your glucose levels stable. Author: Audrey Bruno Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/16-nutritious-salads-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ...

How CGMs can make fasting easier and more effective

July 12, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MB

Fasting can be a powerful tool for weight management and metabolic health. Here’s how CGMs can uplevel your fast. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-cgms-can-make-fasting-easier-and-more-effective Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Do you get enough selenium? The metabolic health benefits, explained

July 10, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

This essential trace mineral is a precursor to more than two dozen proteins and enzymes that influence metabolic health. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

How Levels offers a new approach to weight management

June 28, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

Traditional calorie-counting diets don’t work. With personalized data, Levels helps you find a sustainable, holistic path to a healthy weight. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-levels-offers-a-new-approach-to-weight-management Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

18 Low-carb recipes high in protein

June 26, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Check out these delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals to make sure you’re getting enough protein while keeping your glucose stable. Author: Audrey Bruno Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/18-low-carb-recipes-high-in-protein Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Can eating carbs last reduce blood sugar spikes?

June 16, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Research suggests that eating protein and fat first might help reduce your post-meal blood sugar rise. Here’s what you should know. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-eating-carbs-last-reduce-blood-sugar-spikes Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Meghan Linvill McNab uses CGM to help balance her approach to eating

June 14, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MB

After learning her blood sugar was borderline prediabetic, Meghan realized she needed to reassess her view of “healthy” carbs. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/meghan-linvill-mcnab-uses-cgm-to-help-balance-her-approach-to-eating Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

How to read a nutrition label for metabolic health

June 12, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

This line-by-line guide to the Nutrition Facts panel will help you identify packaged foods that best support metabolic health. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-read-a-nutrition-label-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

Why building muscle matters for metabolic health

June 10, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Any exercise improves metabolic health, but building muscle has unique benefits. Here's why resistance training should be part of your workout plan. Author: Greg Presto Reviewer: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-building-muscle-matters-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

The healthiest orders at an Indian restaurant

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

Full of vegetables, beans, and spices, Indian cuisine has plenty of metabolically healthy options—as long as you steer clear of certain staples. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-healthiest-orders-at-an-indian-restaurant Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter

April Izer started using a CGM after going into remission from breast cancer

June 07, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MB

After treatment sent her into menopause, the health coach is learning how to take care of herself in a new way. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/april-izer-started-using-a-cgm-after-going-into-remission-from-breast-cancer Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter

How to talk to friends and family about new eating habits

June 05, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MB

Learning how to communicate lifestyle changes clearly can increase your confidence and help set you up for long-term success. Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-friends-and-family-about-new-eating-habits Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter

13 Chip and cracker alternatives for better blood sugar

June 03, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

These snack staples are often loaded with refined grains, sneaky sugars, and other harmful ingredients. Crunch smarter with these brands and DIY recipes. Author: Sharon Liao Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/13-chip-and-cracker-alternatives-for-better-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitt...

What is a net carb, and should you care?

June 02, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB

Calculating the number of carbs that impact blood sugar may help keep your levels steady, but it’s still mainly a marketing term. Author: Emily DiNuzzo Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-a-net-carb-and-should-you-care Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter

How to find the best protein powder

May 31, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

The best protein powder options for blending into smoothies or stirring into baked goods to help you get enough of this essential nutrient. Author: Alyssa Shaffer Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/best-protein-powder Become a Levels Member – ⁠⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter

What’s the difference between glucose, fructose, sucrose, and lactose?

May 29, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

These four common types of sugar interact with your body differently, but it’s best to minimize all of them for optimal metabolic health. Author: Ajai Raj Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-glucose-fructose-sucrose-and-lactose Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter

How Beth Bollinger creates delicious, blood sugar-friendly recipes for Levels

May 27, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MB

The content developer talks about her health journey, how she learned to use food for wellness, and why she wears a CGM. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-beth-bollinger-creates-delicious-blood-sugar-friendly-recipes-for-levels Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter

What is MCT oil, and is it good for you?

May 26, 2023 12:10 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

This supplement is popular among low-carb adherents, but is it helpful for metabolic health? Here’s what it does. Author: Gretchen Lidicker Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-health-benefits-of-mct-oil Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – ⁠levelshealth.com/blog⁠ Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Twitter

10 Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar

May 05, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Soup, avocado toast, and other seemingly smart picks can send your glucose soaring. Here's how to tweak those meals for better metabolic health. Author: ⁠Emily DiNuzzo⁠ Reviewer: ⁠Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-surprising-foods-that-can-spike-your-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter

New research shows loss of epigenetic information can drive aging

May 03, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MB

A preliminary study in mice suggests that an epigenetic ‘reset’ can reverse aging processes and restore youthful function of tissue and organs Author: Jennifer Chesak Reviewer: David Sinclair, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-shows-loss-of-epigenetic-information-can-drive-aging Become a Levels Member – ⁠https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter

Foods we love: Hemp seeds

May 01, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

These versatile seeds are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, packed with vitamins and minerals, and plant-based protein.  Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-hemp-seeds Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠

Foods we love: Tofu

April 28, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

This soy food is packed with complete protein, low in carbs, and brimming with beneficial phytochemicals that support cardiometabolic health. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-tofu Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights⁠ Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠

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