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Foods We Love: Cauliflower

Nutrition

Foods We Love: Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a fantastic low-carb substitute for starchy dishes, loaded with beneficial sulfur compounds that support blood sugar control, curb inflammation, and more.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

September 19, 2022

5 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

5 min read

Foods we love: Zucchini

Nutrition

Foods we love: Zucchini

This summer squash makes an ideal low-carb substitute for pasta with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support metabolic health.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

August 31, 2022

3 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

3 min read

Foods We Love: Collard Greens

Nutrition

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.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

August 3, 2022

7 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

7 min read

Foods We Love: Seaweed

Nutrition

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.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

July 13, 2022

6 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 min read

78 Recipes unlikely to spike blood sugar

Nutrition

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.

Audrey Bruno

July 6, 2022

8 min read

Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP

8 min read

Foods We Love: Salmon

Nutrition

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.

Cathy Erway

June 29, 2022

6 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 min read

Foods We Love: Sauerkraut

Nutrition

Foods We Love: Sauerkraut

This living fermented food contains beneficial microbes, fiber, and phytochemicals that support gut and metabolic health.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

June 8, 2022

7 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

7 min read

Foods we love: Apple Cider Vinegar

Nutrition

Foods we love: Apple Cider Vinegar

Thanks to a compound called acetic acid, this kitchen staple may help balance blood sugar, support a healthy weight, improve cholesterol, and more

Stephanie Eckelkamp

May 25, 2022

6 min read

Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

6 min read

7 Family-friendly meals for metabolic health

Nutrition

7 Family-friendly meals for metabolic health

These quick and easy dinner ideas deliver balanced nutrition for your whole family while saving valuable time and energy.

Audrey Bruno

May 18, 2022

7 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

7 min read

The best and worst fruits for blood sugar

Nutrition

The best and worst fruits for blood sugar

Here are the fruits most and least likely to trigger a spike according to CGM data, and how to make fruit more blood-sugar-friendly.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

April 27, 2022

9 min read

Lauren Sambataro

9 min read

Foods We Love: Mushrooms

Nutrition

Foods We Love: Mushrooms

These fungi pack a range of compounds that can help balance blood sugar, fight free radicals, and lower cholesterol.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

March 16, 2022

7 min read

7 min read

4 Probiotic strains that impact metabolic health

Nutrition

4 Probiotic strains that impact metabolic health

The Levels Team

March 4, 2022

8 min read

8 min read

8 Soups and stews for metabolic health

Nutrition

8 Soups and stews for metabolic health

When you want a comforting meal, these soups will satisfy your hunger without spiking blood sugar. Plus, tips for building a better soup.

The Levels Team

February 16, 2022

7 min read

Stephanie Greunke, RD

7 min read

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