LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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How does dinner timing affect metabolic health? Aug 14, 2024

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

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/how-does-timing-of-your-last-meal-affect-overnight-glucose-metabolic-health

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Why does the same meal produce different glucose responses? Aug 08, 2024

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How food impacts our bodies is about more than the food itself. Here are the factors that can lead to varied glucose responses from the same foods.

Author: The Levels Team

Link to article: https://www.levels.com/blog/why-does-the-same-meal-produce-different-glucose-responses

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How to improve insulin sensitivity Aug 01, 2024

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Insulin sensitivity is crucial to proper blood sugar management and metabolic health. Learn how to improve your body’s responsiveness to this vital hormone.

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-improve-insulin-sensitivity

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7 Alternative natural ways to lower blood sugar Jul 30, 2024

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Several supplements and practices claim to lower blood sugar naturally—here's what the research says and which ones are worth trying.

Author: Sharon Liao

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/7-alternative-natural-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar

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A dietitian’s take on how to eat healthy fats Jul 23, 2024

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

Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-dietitians-take-on-how-to-eat-healthy-fats

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How to balance blood sugar and why it matters Jul 09, 2024

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Keeping blood sugar balanced—in an optimal range—is fundamental to better metabolic health and feeling better. Here’s what you need to know.

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-balance-blood-sugar-and-why-it-matters

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What is lactate, and how does it impact metabolic health? Jul 01, 2024

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Long considered a waste product that drives muscle soreness, researchers now think lactate is a versatile fuel source with promising clinical applications.

Author: Monique Brouillette

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-lactate-and-how-does-it-impact-metabolic-health

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Raquel Renda quit over-exercising to focus on building muscle and managing blood sugar Apr 12, 2024

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No matter how much exercise she did, Raquel couldn’t lose weight. With the help of a CGM, she changed her diet and workouts to get her blood glucose in check. Then, she found success.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/raquel-renda-quit-over-exercising-to-focus-on-building-muscle-and-managing-blood-sugar

What is leaky gut, and how does it affect health? Apr 10, 2024

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How damage to the gut barrier may interrupt physiological processes, impair metabolic health, and contribute to disease—and what you can do about it.

Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-leaky-gut-and-how-does-it-affect-health

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