Nutrition

The Levels Dietary Philosophy

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

The Levels Team

October 15, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

Why Natalie Vanderpump committed to using CGM for one year to combat prediabetes

Personal Stories

Why Natalie Vanderpump committed to using CGM for one year to combat prediabetes

Natalie ate fresh, whole foods, but found that some of her favorites were still contributing to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels.

Jessica Migala

July 19, 2021

4 min read

4 min read

What CGM taught Dan McGlinn about fueling for his first ultra-marathon

Personal Stories

What CGM taught Dan McGlinn about fueling for his first ultra-marathon

By matching his data with how he felt, Dan found that stable blood sugar while running could push him farther than he thought possible

Dan McGlinn

July 12, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

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

Nutrition

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 Levels Team

June 18, 2021

6 min read

6 min read

Foods we love: Cocoa powder

Nutrition

Foods we love: Cocoa powder

Cocoa powder delivers that rich chocolate kick, as well as minerals and antioxidants that may temper inflammation and improve glucose.

Jessica Migala

June 10, 2021

Casey Means, MD

Does coffee raise blood sugar?

Nutrition

Does coffee raise blood sugar?

Caffeine can have a short-term impact on blood sugar, but other compounds in coffee and tea may help metabolic health in the long term.

Ajai Raj

May 15, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

Foods we love: Flaxseeds

Nutrition

Foods we love: Flaxseeds

High in fat, protein and vital micronutrients, flaxseeds are an essential part of the metabolic health pantry. Here's what you need to know.

Meghan Rabbitt

May 8, 2021

4 min read

4 min read

What Drew Manning learned about metabolic health by going from Fit2Fat2Forty

Weight Loss

What Drew Manning learned about metabolic health by going from Fit2Fat2Forty

Trainer Drew Manning wore a CGM as he gained and lost 60lbs to better empathize with his clients. Here’s what it taught him about glucose, diet, and willpower.

Mike Haney

May 4, 2021

8 min read

8 min read

Why Rachel Soper Sanders believes in personalized data

Personal Stories

Why Rachel Soper Sanders believes in personalized data

How this busy toddler mom and CEO of a DNA-based supplement company used a CGM to balance her blood sugar and watch her energy levels soar.

Jessica Migala

April 30, 2021

4 min read

4 min read

Why fructose is bad for metabolic health

Nutrition

Why fructose is bad for metabolic health

Fructose is a natural sugar but as an added sweetener its metabolic impact can be severe. Here’s what it does to your body and how to avoid it.

Ashley Welch

April 28, 2021

8 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

8 min read

Lee Patrick finds unexpected weight loss with CGM

Personal Stories

Lee Patrick finds unexpected weight loss with CGM

Years of on-and-off dieting never led to lasting weight loss. Then Lee started controlling her blood sugar, and lost 15 pounds without trying.

Jessica Migala

April 23, 2021

Foods we love: Chia seeds

Nutrition

Foods we love: Chia seeds

Chia seeds are a metabolic powerhouse that help lower glucose and deliver essential nutrients. Here's how to buy, store and use chia.

Meghan Rabbitt

April 22, 2021

3 min read

3 min read

Dr. Rich Joseph on why fruits and vegetables are not created equal

Nutrition

Dr. Rich Joseph on why fruits and vegetables are not created equal

We've all been told to eat our fruits and vegetables. But there are significant differences in how these two food groups affect our metabolic health.

Rich Joseph, MD

April 7, 2021

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