Nutrition Archives

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What is MCT oil, and is it good for you?

Micronutrient Spotlight

What is MCT oil, and is it good for you?

MCT oil is a popular supplement among low-carb adherents, but is it helpful for metabolic health? Here’s what it does.

May 2, 2023

5 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

5 min read

10 Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar

Levels Data Dive

10 Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar

Soup, avocado toast, and other seemingly smart picks can send your glucose soaring. Here's how to tweak those meals for better metabolic health.

Emily DiNuzzo

April 28, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Foods we love: Hemp seeds

These versatile seeds have lots of health benefits: they're rich in omega-3s, vitamins and minerals, plant-based protein, and more.

April 25, 2023

7 min read

7 min read

50+ Low-carb recipes for metabolic health

50+ Low-carb recipes for metabolic health

Smart swaps and creative cooking techniques make it possible to eat fewer carbs without sacrificing flavor.

April 13, 2023

11 min read

11 min read

Foods we love: Tofu

This soy food is packed with complete protein, low in carbs, and brimming with beneficial phytochemicals that support cardiometabolic health.

April 11, 2023

9 min read

9 min read

13 High-fiber meals and snacks for better blood sugar

13 High-fiber meals and snacks for better blood sugar

Not all fibrous foods are created equal. These tips and recipes will help you pick the best options for your metabolic goals.

March 21, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Levels Investigates

How healthy are school lunches?

The National School Lunch Program has succeeded in reducing student hunger. Now it needs to address the metabolic dysfunction it helped promote.

Jaimy Lee

March 17, 2023

7 min read

Dr. Robert Lustig

7 min read

Foods we love: Ginger

Zesty ginger delivers potent flavor and bioactive compounds that help curb inflammation, fight free radicals, support healthy blood sugar, and more.

March 7, 2023

7 min read

7 min read

What is carb cycling and how does it impact metabolic health?

Ultimate Guide

What is carb cycling and how does it impact metabolic health?

Switching between periods of low- and higher-carb intake may improve performance, gut health, and more. Find out if a carb-cycling plan is right for you.

February 24, 2023

11 min read

11 min read

Foods we love: Jicama

This underrated tuber is low in carbohydrates and full of gut-friendly prebiotic fiber and antioxidant nutrients that support metabolic health.

February 23, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Why food cravings are killing us, and how to stop them

Expert Q&A

Why food cravings are killing us, and how to stop them

Mark Schatzker on the biology of craving, the dangers of fooling the brain, and why food should be delicious.

February 11, 2023

28 minutes read

How to make your preferred diet more metabolically healthy

Metabolic Eating for Everyone

How to make your preferred diet more metabolically healthy

There’s no one perfect diet for optimal metabolic health, but there are some fundamental principles you can follow, whatever your nutritional approach.

February 10, 2023

12 min read

12 min read

Nutrition Basics

Metabolic 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

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

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.

May 25, 2021

3 min read

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

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.

June 18, 2021

6 min read

Levels Grocery List

How to find the best protein powder

The best protein powder options for blending into smoothies or stirring into baked goods to help you get enough of this essential nutrient.

Alyssa Shaffer

May 9, 2023

8 min read

8 min read

Micronutrient Spotlight

What is MCT oil, and is it good for you?

MCT oil is a popular supplement among low-carb adherents, but is it helpful for metabolic health? Here’s what it does.

May 2, 2023

5 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

5 min read

Levels Data Dive

10 Surprising foods that can spike your blood sugar

Soup, avocado toast, and other seemingly smart picks can send your glucose soaring. Here's how to tweak those meals for better metabolic health.

Emily DiNuzzo

April 28, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Foods we love: Hemp seeds

These versatile seeds have lots of health benefits: they're rich in omega-3s, vitamins and minerals, plant-based protein, and more.

April 25, 2023

7 min read

7 min read

50+ Low-carb recipes for metabolic health

Smart swaps and creative cooking techniques make it possible to eat fewer carbs without sacrificing flavor.

April 13, 2023

11 min read

11 min read

Foods we love: Tofu

This soy food is packed with complete protein, low in carbs, and brimming with beneficial phytochemicals that support cardiometabolic health.

April 11, 2023

9 min read

9 min read

13 High-fiber meals and snacks for better blood sugar

Not all fibrous foods are created equal. These tips and recipes will help you pick the best options for your metabolic goals.

March 21, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Levels Investigates

How healthy are school lunches?

The National School Lunch Program has succeeded in reducing student hunger. Now it needs to address the metabolic dysfunction it helped promote.

Jaimy Lee

March 17, 2023

7 min read

Dr. Robert Lustig

7 min read

Foods we love: Ginger

Zesty ginger delivers potent flavor and bioactive compounds that help curb inflammation, fight free radicals, support healthy blood sugar, and more.

March 7, 2023

7 min read

7 min read

Ultimate Guide

What is carb cycling and how does it impact metabolic health?

Switching between periods of low- and higher-carb intake may improve performance, gut health, and more. Find out if a carb-cycling plan is right for you.

February 24, 2023

11 min read

11 min read

Foods we love: Jicama

This underrated tuber is low in carbohydrates and full of gut-friendly prebiotic fiber and antioxidant nutrients that support metabolic health.

February 23, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Expert Q&A

Why food cravings are killing us, and how to stop them

Mark Schatzker on the biology of craving, the dangers of fooling the brain, and why food should be delicious.

February 11, 2023

28 minutes read

Metabolic Eating for Everyone

How to make your preferred diet more metabolically healthy

There’s no one perfect diet for optimal metabolic health, but there are some fundamental principles you can follow, whatever your nutritional approach.

February 10, 2023

12 min read