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. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-the-metabolic-health-crisis Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 31, 2021•17 min•Ep. 141
10 Points on how Levels thinks about nutrition and health—and why we believe foods and diets are neither good nor bad Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-levels-dietary-philosophy Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 26, 2021•13 min•Ep. 140
This metabolic health crusader (and dad of two) uses his positive energy to inspire others to eat well, eat responsibly, and make your dollars do the talking. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/6-lessons-from-power-cgm-user-gabe-mendoza Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep138 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 22, 2021•7 min•Ep. 138
Brazil nuts aren’t just another snack. They’re the best source of selenium, which plays several crucial roles for your metabolic health. Author: Samantha Heller, MS, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-brazil-nuts Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 139
Official dietary guidelines play a significant role in setting policy and habits. Here’s why they once demonized fat in favor of carbs and why they still recommend added sugar. Author: Jennifer Chesak Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-have-dietary-guidelines-been-so-wrong-and-how-do-they-still-need-to-change Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 137
Beware healthy sounding wraps as full of refined carbs as the sandwich bread they’re meant to replace. Here are wrap ideas for more stable glucose. Author: Joy Manning, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/tortilla-wraps-healthy-alternatives Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 08, 2021•7 min•Ep. 136
A recent animal study shows that eating resistant starch leads to better outcomes than the processed carbs found in a typical Western diet. Author: A.M. Hammond Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-shows-that-carbohydrate-type-matters-when-it-comes-to-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep134 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 01, 2021•10 min•Ep. 134
Eggs often get conflicting headlines, but research is clear that you don’t need to avoid them for health reasons. Here’s what eggs do for you, and what our experts have to say. Author: Kaitlin Sullivan Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/are-eggs-good-or-bad-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 135
Taking a post-meal walk can help stabilize blood sugar and give you more energy. New research explores when and how to walk for best results. Author: Jennifer Chesak Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/walking-after-a-meal Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 28, 2021•12 min•Ep. 133
More than just a hummus helper, tahini is the best source of sesame's fiber and micronutrients—a perfect addition to smoothies and sauces. Author: Samantha Heller, MS, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-tahini Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 132
Airports can be health-food deserts. Here are ideas for prep-ahead meals or on-the-go snacks that will help keep your blood sugar stable the whole trip. Author: Joy Manning, RD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/best-airport-snacks Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep129 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 24, 2021•8 min•Ep. 129
A scientist takes a careful look at a much-publicized study about HIIT exercise and metabolic health and finds very little real-world concern. Author: Matthew Laye, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-too-much-exercise-damage-metabolic-health-likely-no Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep130 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 130
Focusing on his body's fuel source—measuring ketones and cutting sugar—helped Chris achieve a years-long goal of reducing his body fat. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-cgm-helped-chris-wise-find-the-food-holding-him-back-from-his-goals Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 24, 2021•5 min•Ep. 131
More research shows that cholesterol is more nuanced than the traditional “good” or “bad” narrative. Here’s what Levels advisors have to say. Author: Jennifer Chesak Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-cholesterol-matter-metabolic-health-experts-weigh-in Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep127 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 13, 2021•21 min•Ep. 127
Calorie counting alone rarely leads to weight loss. Here’s why type of calories matters more, and how stable blood sugar can help keep those pounds off. Author: Glenn Murphy Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-calorie-counters-can-eat-for-better-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 13, 2021•11 min•Ep. 128
In this excerpt from Why We Get Sick, Ben Bikman explains how changes in insulin control can spur acne and other common skin problems. Author: Ben Bikman, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/four-skin-conditions-directly-related-to-insulin-resistance Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep125 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 09, 2021•5 min•Ep. 125
This cardiac health-tech founder shares why watching glucose and insulin are so critical to cardiovascular disease prevention and recovery. Author: Mike Haney Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/dr-ed-wu-on-how-metabolic-health-impacts-heart-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 09, 2021•10 min•Ep. 126
We asked a metabolic health researcher to break down a new paper on the effect of exercise after breakfast in reducing blood sugar. Author: Matthew Laye, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/research-shows-why-you-should-exercise-after-breakfast Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 07, 2021•13 min•Ep. 124
Halle couldn’t figure out why she felt fatigued, until balancing her blood sugar gave her the boost she needed. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-wearing-a-cgm-helped-halle-organ-increase-her-energy-levels Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 04, 2021•5 min•Ep. 123
Growing research suggests that Alzheimer’s and dementia are connected to insulin and glucose processing in the brain. Here's what we know. Author: Emily Banham Reviewer: David Perlmutter, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/is-metabolic-health-behind-cognitive-decline Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Sep 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 122
Prediabetes is not just a warning diagnosis—it’s a severe metabolic disorder. Fortunately, you can reverse prediabetes with lifestyle and diet changes. Author: Jessica Migala Reviewer: Sara Gottfried, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-reverse-prediabetes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 30, 2021•23 min•Ep. 121
Here are six mechanisms in our body that help us live longer, healthier lives—and that function best when we have stable blood sugar. Author: Casey Means, MD Author: Ceri Perkins Medical Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/six-ways-metabolic-health-affects-longevity Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights?utm_campaign=ep119 Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 24, 2021•22 min•Ep. 119
Dr. Philip Ovadia on why heart disease almost always stems from metabolic dysfunction and the changes to our medical systems that could help. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-this-heart-surgeon-thinks-metabolic-health-is-crucial-to-cardiac-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 120
Here are some of our favorite podcasts talking about metabolic health, why it matters, and how you can improve it. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/15-podcasts-about-metabolic-health-worth-a-listen Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 22, 2021•9 min•Ep. 118
After treating people with diabetes for decades, she got a prediabetes diagnosis herself. Then she found CGM, and a new way to look at food. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/even-after-35-years-in-practice-wearing-a-cgm-taught-dr-kayt-havens-new-lessons Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 20, 2021•5 min•Ep. 117
The director of player development for a professional baseball team on how CGM can maximize performance for pro athletes—and the rest of us. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/pro-trainer-brandon-mcdaniel-used-cgm-for-accountability-and-lost-20-pounds Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 17, 2021•5 min•Ep. 116
In this excerpt from his latest book, Metabolical, Dr. Robert Lustig discusses the true impact of our kids' high-sugar, low-nutrient diet. Author: Dr. Robert Lustig Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-processed-food-is-harming-kids-brains-and-bodies Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 17, 2021•17 min•Ep. 115
How diet and lifestyle decisions can land people in the ER and the small changes that can make a big difference for long-term health. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/this-emergency-physician-sees-metabolic-health-problems-every-day-in-his-er-and-so-many-of-them-are-preventable Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 03, 2021•10 min•Ep. 113
Abigail Libers had near-daily migraines for years—until she tried a low-carb diet. The blood sugar and migraine connection, explained. Author: Abigail Libers Reviewer: Dr. Molly Maloof Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-i-finally-found-migraine-relief-after-cutting-my-sugar-intake Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Aug 03, 2021•15 min•Ep. 114
The lifelong martial artist found that training and sleep had a big effect on how his body responded to food, and that no two people are alike. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-glenn-murphy-learned-when-he-gave-up-diets-and-put-on-a-cgm-instead Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Jul 30, 2021•6 min•Ep. 110
