Nutrition
Nutrition
Why isn’t high-fructose corn syrup regulated?
Research has shown for years that the sweetener is unhealthy. So why is it still in so many ultra-processed foods?
The best salad dressings for metabolic health
Don’t ruin your healthy salad with a glucose-spiking dressing. Here are options with no added sugar or questionable ingredients.
The best frozen meals for metabolic health
Fresh food is always best, but fortunately there are now frozen meals with healthy ingredients and no extra sugars or additives.
Kelly LeVeque believes nourishing ourselves and feeling great doesn’t have to be so complicated
Celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque provides insight on how to shift our psychology surrounding nutrition to better show up for ourselves and our loved ones.
Foods we love: Collard Greens
More than a Southern side dish, this nutrient-dense leafy green can help curb inflammation and oxidative stress, support healthy blood lipids, and more.
Why the way our food is grown matters for metabolic health
Regenerative agriculture leads to healthier animals, healthier soil, and healthier humans. Here's how to support it in your community
The best snack bars for better blood sugar
They may look like health food, but many snack and energy bars have as much sugar as a candy bar. Here are six recipes to DIY a better version.
New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback
The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance
8 Condiment choices better for metabolic health
Add flavor to meals with these picks free of added sweeteners, refined oils, and other common ingredients that can harm your health.
Foods we love: Seaweed
Nutrient-dense ocean greens are low in carbs, big in flavor, and one of the top sources of dietary iodine, which plays a crucial role in metabolism.
Dhru Purohit on how culture and community impact metabolic health
The health podcaster and entrepreneur talks to metabolic health advocate Austin McGuffie on why community, heritage, and culture are integral to solving the metabolic health crisis.
78 Recipes unlikely to spike blood sugar
Eating for optimal metabolic health doesn't have to be limiting. Here are dozens of our favorite recipes with whole, healthy ingredients.
Foods we love: Salmon
This lean source of protein is low in mercury and rich in omega-3s, which may help protect against insulin resistance, heart disease, and more.
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.
The best salad dressings for metabolic health
Don’t ruin your healthy salad with a glucose-spiking dressing. Here are options with no added sugar or questionable ingredients.
The best frozen meals for metabolic health
Fresh food is always best, but fortunately there are now frozen meals with healthy ingredients and no extra sugars or additives.
Kelly LeVeque believes nourishing ourselves and feeling great doesn’t have to be so complicated
Celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque provides insight on how to shift our psychology surrounding nutrition to better show up for ourselves and our loved ones.
Foods we love: Collard Greens
More than a Southern side dish, this nutrient-dense leafy green can help curb inflammation and oxidative stress, support healthy blood lipids, and more.
Why the way our food is grown matters for metabolic health
Regenerative agriculture leads to healthier animals, healthier soil, and healthier humans. Here's how to support it in your community
The best snack bars for better blood sugar
They may look like health food, but many snack and energy bars have as much sugar as a candy bar. Here are six recipes to DIY a better version.
New research finds CGMs are reliable enough for dietary feedback
The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance
8 Condiment choices better for metabolic health
Add flavor to meals with these picks free of added sweeteners, refined oils, and other common ingredients that can harm your health.
Foods we love: Seaweed
Nutrient-dense ocean greens are low in carbs, big in flavor, and one of the top sources of dietary iodine, which plays a crucial role in metabolism.
Dhru Purohit on how culture and community impact metabolic health
The health podcaster and entrepreneur talks to metabolic health advocate Austin McGuffie on why community, heritage, and culture are integral to solving the metabolic health crisis.
78 Recipes unlikely to spike blood sugar
Eating for optimal metabolic health doesn't have to be limiting. Here are dozens of our favorite recipes with whole, healthy ingredients.
Foods we love: Salmon
This lean source of protein is low in mercury and rich in omega-3s, which may help protect against insulin resistance, heart disease, and more.