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Nutrition

Tired after eating? Here are the possible causes and tips to avoid tiredness

Glucose levels impact if you feel tired after eating. Here’s everything you need to know about why you get so tired after eating.

April 14, 2025|4 minutes

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Nutrition

How to stay steady and snack on the road

Keeping your glucose steady while you’re on the move can be tricky, but taking the right snacks with you can make a difference. Learn more here.

April 14, 2025|1 minute

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Nutrition

Eat more greens for a healthy gut

Eating fruit and vegetables is great for the bacteria living in your gut that can support good health. Learn more about how greens help here.

April 14, 2025|2 minutes

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NutritionBody & mind

Mood boosting foods: Try these 10 foods for good mood & energy

What you eat can positively (and negatively) impact your mood. If you’re looking for ways to boost your mood and energy through your diet, try these 10 foods.

March 28, 2025|5 minutes

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Nutrition

Glycemic load vs. glycemic index: Which is better for glucose control?

The glycemic load and glycemic index help you gauge how carb-rich foods affect your glucose levels. Learn why the GL is a more accurate measure.

March 28, 2025|7 minutes

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Nutrition

An essential guide to the keto diet: What is it and does it work?

A keto diet involves a metabolic shift where fat becomes your main source of energy instead of glucose. Learn about how it works and its effects here.

March 20, 2025|12 minutes

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Nutrition

How to find those hidden added sugars

Hidden added sugars in foods can have a big impact on your glucose levels. Learn some quick tips on how to spot them on food labels here.

March 19, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

What is glucose? How it works and why it matters

What is glucose, where does it come from, and what does it do to your body? Read our essential guide on glucose and learn about its connection to metabolism. 

March 17, 2025|7 minutes

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Body & mindNutrition

Ask a Nutritionist: I have PCOS, what foods should I eat and avoid?

Diet plays a key role in the lifestyle of women with PCOS. Learn more about food choices and the science behind what to eat and what to avoid.

March 11, 2025|5 minutes

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Nutrition

What is the glycemic index (GI)? An essential guide

The glycemic index (GI) measures how carbs affect your glucose levels, ranking foods from 1 to 100. Low-GI foods can help you manage your glucose and weight.

March 07, 2025|4 minutes

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Nutrition

How much protein should you eat in a day?

Current protein guidelines are to avoid deficiency and are too low for optimal health. Most people should be eating more protein.

February 27, 2025|4 minutes

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Nutrition

Low-sugar drinks: 5 options that avoid glucose spikes

Being well-hydrated is important for sleep quality, energy, and mood. Discover five tasty, low-sugar drinks that will keep you hydrated without spiking your glucose levels.

February 27, 2025|6 minutes

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Nutrition

Say no to nightcaps for better glucose and sleep

Alcohol can affect your sleep quality and make it harder to keep your glucose steady. Learn more about why it has these effects here.

February 19, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

Balanced vegan diet: How can you get the nutrients you need?

Learn how to get the nutrients you need while eating a balanced vegan diet. We explain nutrient sources and share nutrition advice to help you stay balanced.

February 19, 2025|8 minutes

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Nutrition

Balance your glucose and level up your overnight oats

A bowl of overnight oats is a breakfast that can be filling, satisfying, and have less impact on your glucose than other options. Learn how here.

February 13, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

How does drinking alcohol affect your glucose levels?

Alcoholic drinks can raise or lower your glucose levels, depending on factors such as what beverage you’re drinking. Learn more about these effects here.

February 11, 2025|6 minutes

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Nutrition

What are ultra-processed foods? Definition and common food examples

Learn the differences among processed foods in our modern diet, including what ultra-processed foods (UPF) are, examples, and how often you should be eating them.

February 03, 2025|9 minutes

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Nutrition

What is good nutrition? Advice from our experts for eating well

Your food choices play an important role in your long-term health. Dial in to improve your eating with advice from our nutrition experts.

January 27, 2025|8 minutes

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Nutrition

Nourishing snacks to keep you steady

Not all snacks are created equal when it comes to their effects on your glucose levels. Learn about some of the best snacks to stay steady here.

January 24, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

Keep your glucose stable throughout the day

To keep your glucose on track, start by building a balanced breakfast and follow up with balanced meals throughout the day. Learn more here.

January 20, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

Food combining for glucose levels: does it work?

It’s not just about what food you eat. It’s also about when you eat that food.

January 20, 2025|4 minutes

Why you're always feeling hungry
Nutrition

Why you’re always feeling hungry: 9 reasons from a nutritionist

There could be many reasons why you’re always feeling hungry. Getting insights into your glucose can help you establish healthy habits to manage your hunger.

December 14, 2024|7 minutes

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Nutrition

What does protein do and what are its health benefits?

The health benefits of protein span your whole body and include better heart and bone health, appetite control, and more.

December 13, 2024|6 minutes

Simple solutions to manage hunger
Nutrition

Simple solutions to manage hunger

When working to maintain a healthy lifestyle, sometimes hunger can be hard to curb. But with the right planning, you'll be in the driver's seat.

December 13, 2024|5 minutes

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Nutrition

Low-GI foods: Why they matter for glucose levels

Low-GI foods, slowly digestible starch, and resistant starches take longer to digest. Read about why they matter for glucose levels.

December 09, 2024|4 minutes