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Foods we love: Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts' range of benefits is largely due to its high selenium content, which plays several crucial roles for your metabolic health

Samantha Heller, MS, RD

October 14, 2021

3 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Tahini

More than just a hummus helper, tahini is the best source of sesame's fiber and micronutrients—a perfect addition to smoothies and sauces.

Samantha Heller, MS, RD

September 17, 2021

4 min read

15 Podcasts about metabolic health worth a listen

Metabolic Basics

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15 Podcasts about metabolic health worth a listen

Here are some of our favorite podcasts talking about metabolic health, why it matters, and how you can improve it

The Levels Team

August 12, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Turmeric

The rhizome adds color and flavor while packing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help guard against disease.

Jessica Migala

June 25, 2021

4 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

4 min read

10 of the worst foods for blood sugar—according to CGM data

Nutrition

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10 of the worst foods for blood sugar—according to CGM data

These foods produced some of the worst blood sugar responses among Levels members. Here's how you can make them healthier.

The Levels Team

June 18, 2021

6 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder delivers that rich chocolate kick, as well as minerals and antioxidants that may temper inflammation and improve glucose.

June 10, 2021

110 Foods unlikely to spike your blood sugar

We all respond differently to food, so there's no perfect metabolic ingredient list. But these low-glycemic foods are a great place to start.

The Levels Team

May 25, 2021

3 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are packed metabolic-friendly micronutrients like magnesium. Here’s how to buy, store, and cook with these seeds year-round.

Meghan Rabbitt

May 20, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Flaxseeds

High in fat, protein and vital micronutrients, flaxseeds are an essential part of the metabolic health pantry. Here's what you need to know.

Meghan Rabbitt

May 8, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Chia seeds

Chia seeds are a metabolic powerhouse that help lower glucose and deliver essential nutrients. Here's how to buy, store and use chia.

Meghan Rabbitt

April 22, 2021

3 min read

The 29 people in metabolic health you should know

Metabolic Basics

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The 29 people in metabolic health you should know

These are the doctors, researchers and experts who make us smarter about how diet and lifestyle affect our bodies and brains, and give us advice we can use.

The Levels Team

January 1, 2021

7 min read

Metabolic Basics

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Must-read books about metabolic health

A curated list of Levels’ favorite reads about how insulin, glucose and our modern diet affect our bodies and our world—and what we can do about it.

The Levels Team

December 23, 2020

3 min read

Metabolic Basics

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12 Ways to lower blood sugar

Maintaining stable blood sugar is key to optimal metabolic health. Here are 12 strategies to improve glucose levels.

Casey Means, MD

March 20, 2020

12 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts' range of benefits is largely due to its high selenium content, which plays several crucial roles for your metabolic health

Samantha Heller, MS, RD

October 14, 2021

3 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Tahini

More than just a hummus helper, tahini is the best source of sesame's fiber and micronutrients—a perfect addition to smoothies and sauces.

Samantha Heller, MS, RD

September 17, 2021

4 min read

Metabolic Basics

Levels Recommends

15 Podcasts about metabolic health worth a listen

Here are some of our favorite podcasts talking about metabolic health, why it matters, and how you can improve it

The Levels Team

August 12, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Turmeric

The rhizome adds color and flavor while packing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help guard against disease.

Jessica Migala

June 25, 2021

4 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

4 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

10 of the worst foods for blood sugar—according to CGM data

These foods produced some of the worst blood sugar responses among Levels members. Here's how you can make them healthier.

The Levels Team

June 18, 2021

6 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder delivers that rich chocolate kick, as well as minerals and antioxidants that may temper inflammation and improve glucose.

June 10, 2021

110 Foods unlikely to spike your blood sugar

We all respond differently to food, so there's no perfect metabolic ingredient list. But these low-glycemic foods are a great place to start.

The Levels Team

May 25, 2021

3 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are packed metabolic-friendly micronutrients like magnesium. Here’s how to buy, store, and cook with these seeds year-round.

Meghan Rabbitt

May 20, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Foods we love: Flaxseeds

High in fat, protein and vital micronutrients, flaxseeds are an essential part of the metabolic health pantry. Here's what you need to know.

Meghan Rabbitt

May 8, 2021

4 min read

Nutrition

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Foods we love: Chia seeds

Chia seeds are a metabolic powerhouse that help lower glucose and deliver essential nutrients. Here's how to buy, store and use chia.

Meghan Rabbitt

April 22, 2021

3 min read

Metabolic Basics

Levels Recommends

The 29 people in metabolic health you should know

These are the doctors, researchers and experts who make us smarter about how diet and lifestyle affect our bodies and brains, and give us advice we can use.

The Levels Team

January 1, 2021

7 min read