Nutrition
Nutrition
8 Micronutrients essential for metabolic health
Micronutrients are like tools that help our cellular machinery function better. Here's how they work, and how to ensure you're getting enough
Recent research shows the dangers of sugary drinks for kids
Sugar-sweetened beverages consumed early in life may impact not only weight but also brain and liver health
Foods we love: Turmeric
The rhizome adds color and flavor while packing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help guard against disease.
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.
New study shows immediate and lasting benefits to that post-meal walk
A study of people without diabetes found even moderate exercise after eating lowered both glucose and insulin.
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.
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.
Recent research shows the dangers of sugary drinks for kids
Sugar-sweetened beverages consumed early in life may impact not only weight but also brain and liver health
Foods we love: Turmeric
The rhizome adds color and flavor while packing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help guard against disease.
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.
New study shows immediate and lasting benefits to that post-meal walk
A study of people without diabetes found even moderate exercise after eating lowered both glucose and insulin.
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.