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Nutrition

What is glycine, and is it good for you?

Glycine is an amino acid you can get naturally in foods or take as a supplement. Here's what we know about its effects on metabolic health.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

March 6, 2024

10 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

10 min read

Nutrition

Ultimate Guide

Is the glycemic index useful?

The glycemic index provides insight into how particular foods affect glucose but has limitations. Here’s what to know.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

February 14, 2024

9 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

9 min read

Nutrition

Levels Grocery List

Are low-carb cereals really healthier?

Don’t be fooled by the marketing of “healthy” cereals—many still pack refined carbs that can spike glucose. Here's how to navigate the cereal aisle.

Sharon Liao

January 11, 2024

6 mins read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 mins read

The 12 best non-alcoholic and low-carb beers

Nutrition

Levels Grocery List

The 12 best non-alcoholic and low-carb beers

These alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are low in carbs but don’t taste watered down and won’t spike blood glucose.

December 15, 2023

19 Low-carb vegan and vegetarian recipes

Vegetarian and vegan dishes can be loaded with refined carbohydrates, but these meals will leave you satisfied and ward off blood sugar spikes.

Audrey Bruno

December 4, 2023

5 mins read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

5 mins read

Fixing the problems with ultra-processed foods

Nutrition

Expert Q&A

Fixing the problems with ultra-processed foods

Dr. Tim Harlan and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss the harms of ultra-processed food, what makes a food healthy, and the food industry's future.

The Levels Team

December 3, 2023

13 minutes read

The essential principles of a low-carb diet

Nutrition

Ultimate Guide

The essential principles of a low-carb diet

Eating the right amount of the right carbohydrates may help reduce the risk of various diseases and help you manage your weight.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

November 29, 2023

7 mins read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

7 mins read

Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead

Metabolic Health

Expert Q&A

Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses why building muscle is essential for health and longevity, resistance training, and getting enough protein.

The Levels Team

November 27, 2023

17 minutes read

Nutrition

Expert Advice

How to prep and freeze healthy meals

A nutritionist’s advice—and favorite recipes—for keeping your freezer full of prepared meals so you can eat fresh, healthy food anytime.

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

November 20, 2023

6 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Can bitter melon improve blood sugar?

Bitter melon is a nutrient-dense vegetable used in some traditional cultures to lower blood sugar. Learn about the benefits, how to use it, recipe ideas, supplements, and more.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

November 7, 2023

6 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 min read

9 Healthy energy drinks that are better for metabolic health

Nutrition

Levels Grocery List

9 Healthy energy drinks that are better for metabolic health

Some energy drinks can give your blood glucose an unhealthy jolt. Choose one of these healthier options instead.

Sharon Liao

October 17, 2023

7 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

7 min read

Nutrition

Recipe Roundup

20 low-carb dinner ideas that satisfy

Break out of a supper rut with these creative, delicious, and easy recipes that won’t spike your blood sugar.

Audrey Bruno

October 11, 2023

6 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

6 min read

Nutrition Basics

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

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

The Levels Team

October 15, 2021

7 min read

How a CGM can help you find your optimal diet and lower blood sugar

Metabolic Basics

Ultimate Guide

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.

Casey Means, MD

February 28, 2020

9 min read

110 Foods unlikely to spike your blood sugar

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

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

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

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

Micronutrient Spotlight

What is glycine, and is it good for you?

Glycine is an amino acid you can get naturally in foods or take as a supplement. Here's what we know about its effects on metabolic health.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

March 6, 2024

10 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

10 min read

Nutrition

Ultimate Guide

Is the glycemic index useful?

The glycemic index provides insight into how particular foods affect glucose but has limitations. Here’s what to know.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

February 14, 2024

9 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

9 min read

Nutrition

Levels Grocery List

Are low-carb cereals really healthier?

Don’t be fooled by the marketing of “healthy” cereals—many still pack refined carbs that can spike glucose. Here's how to navigate the cereal aisle.

Sharon Liao

January 11, 2024

6 mins read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 mins read

Nutrition

Levels Grocery List

The 12 best non-alcoholic and low-carb beers

These alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are low in carbs but don’t taste watered down and won’t spike blood glucose.

December 15, 2023

19 Low-carb vegan and vegetarian recipes

Vegetarian and vegan dishes can be loaded with refined carbohydrates, but these meals will leave you satisfied and ward off blood sugar spikes.

Audrey Bruno

December 4, 2023

5 mins read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

5 mins read

Nutrition

Expert Q&A

Fixing the problems with ultra-processed foods

Dr. Tim Harlan and Dr. Rob Lustig discuss the harms of ultra-processed food, what makes a food healthy, and the food industry's future.

The Levels Team

December 3, 2023

13 minutes read

Nutrition

Ultimate Guide

The essential principles of a low-carb diet

Eating the right amount of the right carbohydrates may help reduce the risk of various diseases and help you manage your weight.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

November 29, 2023

7 mins read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

7 mins read

Metabolic Health

Expert Q&A

Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses why building muscle is essential for health and longevity, resistance training, and getting enough protein.

The Levels Team

November 27, 2023

17 minutes read

Nutrition

Expert Advice

How to prep and freeze healthy meals

A nutritionist’s advice—and favorite recipes—for keeping your freezer full of prepared meals so you can eat fresh, healthy food anytime.

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

November 20, 2023

6 min read

Nutrition

Levels Recommends

Can bitter melon improve blood sugar?

Bitter melon is a nutrient-dense vegetable used in some traditional cultures to lower blood sugar. Learn about the benefits, how to use it, recipe ideas, supplements, and more.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

November 7, 2023

6 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 min read