Nutrition
Nutrition
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.
What is sucrose?
Sucrose is a type of sugar formed by one glucose and one fructose molecule bonded together. Sucrose is most commonly known as table sugar.
How monitoring ketones and glucose can help you achieve metabolic flexibility
Your body’s ability to switch between burning glucose and fat is a sign of optimal metabolic health. Here’s how ketone monitoring fits in
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.
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.
Does coffee raise blood sugar?
Caffeine can have a short-term impact on blood sugar, but other compounds in coffee and tea may help metabolic health in the long term.
Pasta swaps that won’t spike your blood sugar
You don’t have to give up noodles to eat a healthy diet; just upgrade your pasta dishes with these nutrient-packed, glucose-friendly alternatives.
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.
Why do we crave sweets, and how can we stop?
Several recent studies look at the effect of sugar on hunger, why our brain wants sugar, and how we can train ourselves away from those cravings.
Why fructose is bad for metabolic health
Is fructose bad for you? Fructose is a natural sugar, but as an added sweetener, its metabolic impact can be severe.
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.
Dr. Rich Joseph on why fruits and vegetables are not created equal
We've all been told to eat our fruits and vegetables. But there are significant differences in how these two food groups affect our metabolic health.
Five ways to have a blood-sugar-friendly lunch
Follow this simple advice when it comes to your midday meal to tee yourself up for an afternoon of higher energy and fewer cravings
Nutrition Basics
The Levels Dietary Philosophy
10 Points on how Levels thinks about nutrition and health—and why we believe foods and diets are neither good nor bad
How a CGM can help you find your optimal diet and lower blood sugar
There’s no "ideal" diet for everyone, but a continuous glucose monitor gives you real-time feedback on the foods that work best for your metabolic health.
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.
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.
What is sucrose?
Sucrose is a type of sugar formed by one glucose and one fructose molecule bonded together. Sucrose is most commonly known as table sugar.
How monitoring ketones and glucose can help you achieve metabolic flexibility
Your body’s ability to switch between burning glucose and fat is a sign of optimal metabolic health. Here’s how ketone monitoring fits in
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.
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.
Does coffee raise blood sugar?
Caffeine can have a short-term impact on blood sugar, but other compounds in coffee and tea may help metabolic health in the long term.
Pasta swaps that won’t spike your blood sugar
You don’t have to give up noodles to eat a healthy diet; just upgrade your pasta dishes with these nutrient-packed, glucose-friendly alternatives.
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.
Why do we crave sweets, and how can we stop?
Several recent studies look at the effect of sugar on hunger, why our brain wants sugar, and how we can train ourselves away from those cravings.
Why fructose is bad for metabolic health
Is fructose bad for you? Fructose is a natural sugar, but as an added sweetener, its metabolic impact can be severe.
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.
Dr. Rich Joseph on why fruits and vegetables are not created equal
We've all been told to eat our fruits and vegetables. But there are significant differences in how these two food groups affect our metabolic health.
Five ways to have a blood-sugar-friendly lunch
Follow this simple advice when it comes to your midday meal to tee yourself up for an afternoon of higher energy and fewer cravings