Early morning blood sugar spikes are closely linked with metabolic illnesses like diabetes. Here’s what you should know about the dawn effect.

Author: The Levels Team

Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/2022/08/05/what-is-the-dawn-effect-and-how-does-it-affect-blood-sugar/

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More than a Southern side dish, this nutrient-dense leafy green can help curb inflammation and oxidative stress, support healthy blood lipids, and more.

Author: The Levels Team

Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-collard-greens

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Wearing a CGM gave her the knowledge to make better food choices and optimize her health after she learned she had prediabetes.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/wearing-a-cgm-helped-celia-chen-change-her-habits-to-better-manage-blood-sugar

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Regenerative agriculture leads to healthier animals, healthier soil, and healthier humans. Here's how to support it in your community.

Author: Casey Means, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-the-way-our-food-is-grown-matters-for-metabolic-health

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They may look like health food, but many snack and energy bars have as much sugar as a candy bar. Here are six recipes to DIY a better version.

Author: Sharon Liao

Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/healthy-snack-bars

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The study found that in a large sample of people without diabetes, CGM readings were consistent enough to be useful for personalized diet guidance.

Author: Matthew Laye, PhD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-finds-cgms-are-reliable-enough-for-dietary-feedback

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Add flavor to meals with these picks free of added sweeteners, refined oils, and other common ingredients that can harm your health.

Author: Cheryl S. Grant

Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/8-condiment-choices-better-for-metabolic-health

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The health and nutrition expert is determined to stay off medication and manage her blood sugar through smart diet choices.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/edie-horstman-uses-a-cgm-to-help-make-better-food-choices-while-living-with-pcos

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Insulin is the key hormone for maintaining stable glucose, and insulin resistance leads to disease and illness, yet it’s rarely tested. Here’s why and what you should look for when tested.

Author: The Levels Team

Reviewer: Ben Bikman, PhD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-are-normal-insulin-levels-and-why-dont-we-test-it-more

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Nutrient-dense ocean greens are low in carbs, big in flavor, and one of the top sources of dietary iodine, which plays a crucial role in metabolism.

Author: The Levels Team

Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/health-benefits-of-seaweed

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