Nutrition Archives

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Why butyrate foods are essential to gut health

Why butyrate foods are essential to gut health

Butyrate is produced when gut bacteria break down fiber and other prebiotic foods—and it’s vital for a healthy gut and metabolism. Learn how to boost your levels with food.

June 12, 2024

10 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

10 min read

12 Low-sugar, healthy smoothie recipes to fuel your day

Recipe Roundup

12 Low-sugar, healthy smoothie recipes to fuel your day

Smoothies often contain loads of sugar. Try these tips and recipes to make a healthy smoothie that won't spike blood glucose.

Joy Manning, RD

May 29, 2024

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What are the best multivitamins for metabolic health?

What are the best multivitamins for metabolic health?

Along with a healthy diet, multivitamins can help ensure you get the nutrients your body needs for optimal health. Here's how to find one.

Brittany Risher

May 22, 2024

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Stephanie Greunke, RD

8 min read

How does dinner timing affect metabolic health?

The Explainer

How does dinner timing affect metabolic health?

A late dinnertime may lead to more significant blood sugar spikes, increased fat storage, slower metabolic rate, and other consequences.

May 9, 2024

8 min read

Sara Gottfried, MD

8 min read

A dietitian’s take on how to eat healthy fats

Expert Advice

A dietitian’s take on how to eat healthy fats

Fat is controversial, with evidence for benefits and harms. Here’s how one nutritionist guides clients on fat, plus 20 healthy-fat recipes.

April 10, 2024

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What is glycine, and is it good for you?

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.

March 6, 2024

10 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

10 min read

Is the glycemic index useful?

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

February 14, 2024

9 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

9 min read

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

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The 12 best non-alcoholic and low-carb beers

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

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Stephanie Greunke, RD

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Fixing the problems with ultra-processed foods

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.

December 3, 2023

13 minutes read

The essential principles of a low-carb diet

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.

November 29, 2023

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Nutrition Basics

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

October 15, 2021

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

Metabolic Basics

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

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.

May 25, 2021

3 min read

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

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.

June 18, 2021

6 min read

The 10 best low-sugar protein bars

When done right, this convenient snack can fend off hunger while keeping blood sugar stable. Here’s how to shop for them, and 10 of our favorites.

Sharon Liao

June 26, 2024

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Why butyrate foods are essential to gut health

Butyrate is produced when gut bacteria break down fiber and other prebiotic foods—and it’s vital for a healthy gut and metabolism. Learn how to boost your levels with food.

June 12, 2024

10 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

10 min read