The Explainer
Women's Health
The link between PCOS and insulin resistance
PCOS is a metabolic disorder that is intricately tied to insulin resistance. Here's how the two conditions influence each other.
Why metabolic health matters for cold and flu season
Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.
5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health
Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health
How mindful eating can improve metabolic health
Simply paying attention to what you eat can impact your diet and, therefore, your health. Here’s how to eat more mindfully.
How sugar alcohols affect metabolic health
You'll often see these sweeteners in low- or no-sugar foods, but are they a healthy replacement for natural sugar? Here’s what we know.
What are the metabolic benefits of “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “wild”?
Which food labels matter? Here’s what animal protein designations mean for our metabolic health and what experts have to say.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Everything you need to know about metabolic syndrome, including how to tell if you’re at risk and the best ways to prevent it.
Medications that can raise blood sugar
The medications we take can affect our bodies in ways we may not expect. Here are some known to impact your glucose levels.
8 Natural sugars that are not healthier for you
Honey, brown rice syrup, agave nectar—marketing suggests these sweeteners are better for you than plain sugar. But they impact your metabolic health in the same way.
Can sugar cause headaches?
Sweet snacks and carb-heavy meals can spike your blood sugar. Here’s what that means for whether sugar can cause headaches.
Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health
Here's how obesity, skin health, and other issues are fundamentally rooted in blood sugar dysfunction and insulin resistance.
The science on sugar cravings and how to beat them
Physical, psychological, and societal factors make us eat more sugar than ever. Learn how to beat sugar cravings with these 5 strategies.
What is the metabolic health crisis?
Metabolic health is getting worse for a growing number of people. Here is a look at the scale of the crisis and why we need to address it now.
Why metabolic health matters for cold and flu season
Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.
5 Subtle signs of poor metabolic health
Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health
How mindful eating can improve metabolic health
Simply paying attention to what you eat can impact your diet and, therefore, your health. Here’s how to eat more mindfully.
How sugar alcohols affect metabolic health
You'll often see these sweeteners in low- or no-sugar foods, but are they a healthy replacement for natural sugar? Here’s what we know.
What are the metabolic benefits of “free-range,” “grass-fed,” and “wild”?
Which food labels matter? Here’s what animal protein designations mean for our metabolic health and what experts have to say.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Everything you need to know about metabolic syndrome, including how to tell if you’re at risk and the best ways to prevent it.
Medications that can raise blood sugar
The medications we take can affect our bodies in ways we may not expect. Here are some known to impact your glucose levels.
8 Natural sugars that are not healthier for you
Honey, brown rice syrup, agave nectar—marketing suggests these sweeteners are better for you than plain sugar. But they impact your metabolic health in the same way.
Can sugar cause headaches?
Sweet snacks and carb-heavy meals can spike your blood sugar. Here’s what that means for whether sugar can cause headaches.
Six ways metabolic health impacts women’s health
Here's how obesity, skin health, and other issues are fundamentally rooted in blood sugar dysfunction and insulin resistance.
The science on sugar cravings and how to beat them
Physical, psychological, and societal factors make us eat more sugar than ever. Learn how to beat sugar cravings with these 5 strategies.
What is the metabolic health crisis?
Metabolic health is getting worse for a growing number of people. Here is a look at the scale of the crisis and why we need to address it now.