Zinc does more than help you fight colds—it also plays a vital role in metabolic function. Here’s what you need to know.

Author: Gretchen Lidicker

Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/do-you-get-enough-zinc-heres-how-it-benefits-metabolic-health

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Yes, it’s possible to get a metabolically-healthy meal at an Italian eatery—even the chains. Instead of bread and pasta, seek out salads, soups, protein, and veggie options.

Author: Sharon Liao

Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-order-at-an-italian-restaurant-for-better-blood-sugar-levels

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From zesty salsa to creamy tzatziki, these flavorful options pack nutrients that support more stable blood glucose.

Author: Carolyn Todd

Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/11-dips-and-spreads-that-support-metabolic-health

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Using a CGM gave her the tools to teach her patients how to maintain a very low-carb diet successfully.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/for-patricia-sylwester-md-blood-sugar-regulation-is-a-cornerstone-of-wellness

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Many well-meaning physicians may not bring up blood sugar until prediabetes or Type 2 has set in. Here’s how to talk to your doctor before you get there.

Author: Anna Brooks

Reviewer: Dr. Sara Gottfried

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-blood-sugar-and-why-it-matters

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The former tennis pro watched how her blood sugar reacts to food and workouts and learned the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ stressors.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/crossfit-owner-and-coach-stephanie-nickitas-wears-a-cgm-to-check-in-on-her-health

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These tiny, unassuming seeds are sky-high in fiber, loaded with beneficial omega 3s, and deliver a range of micronutrients that support metabolic health.

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

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Our research team asked volunteers to drink apple cider vinegar alongside their meal of choice. Some saw significant changes in their post-meal glucose response.

Author: The Levels Team

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/levels-community-experiment-can-apple-cider-vinegar-reduce-blood-sugar-spikes

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PCOS is a leading cause of infertility, but a diagnosis doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. Here’s what PCOS means for reproductive health.

Author: Monica Karpinski

Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-pcos-and-pregnancy

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PCOS is a metabolic disorder that is intricately tied to insulin resistance. Here's how the two conditions influence each other.

Author: Monica Karpinski

Reviewer: Anjali Dsouza, MD

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