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How to Leverage Our Metabolism & Metabolic Health for Optimal Health

Metabolic health (aka "metabolism") refers to how efficiently and effectively our bodies use energy from the food we eat to fuel bodily processes, such as building and repairing body tissue, eliminating waste, growing, and reproducing. Learn how to leverage metabolic health to achieve your health and weight loss goals.

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Easy Ways to Approach Your Metabolic Health

Only 1 in 8 American adults are metabolically healthy. In this article we’ll explore what it means to be metabolically healthy and how simple everyday habits can help you get there.

November 22, 2022

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Metabolic Health

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Is Kimchi Good For You? 6 Surprising Health Benefits

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Are Grits Healthy? Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

February 27, 2023

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How to Eat Slower for Metabolic Health and Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

February 27, 2023

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Is Flavored Water Good For You and Your Metabolic Balance?

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

February 21, 2023

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Inverted Sugar: What Is It, and How Does It Affect Your Glucose or Metabolism?

February 20, 2023

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Shiitake Mushroom: Benefits

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

February 18, 2023

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What Is The Metabolic Confusion Diet And How Does It Work?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

January 3, 2023

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4 Markers Of Metabolic Health You Should Know

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 13, 2022

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Exercises That Can Increase Your Metabolism

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 13, 2022

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What Your Metabolic Age Reveals About Your Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 12, 2022

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Using METs to Track Physical Activity

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 10, 2022

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How Does Your Thyroid Impact Your Metabolism

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 10, 2022

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Metabolic Conditioning for Better Health

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 7, 2022

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The Relationship Between Hormones & Metabolic Syndrome

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

September 27, 2022

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How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Metabolic Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 13, 2022

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6 Markers of Metabolic Health & How to Improve Them

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

August 26, 2022

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How to Measure Your Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 24, 2022

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How to Lower Blood Sugar & Cholesterol

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 23, 2022

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Blood Sugar and Your Immune System

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

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6 Signs Your Metabolic Health Is Out Of Balance (And What To Do About It)

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Maintaining Stable Blood Sugar Can Help Reduce the Risk of High Blood Pressure

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

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Does Diet Soda Affect Blood Sugar Levels?

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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Can Body Positivity & Weight Loss Work Together?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Does Aging Change Blood Glucose Levels?

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

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How Hormones Can Affect Your Weight Loss Efforts

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

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Easy Ways to Approach Your Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Does Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Should You Take Probiotics to Manage Blood Sugar?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

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How Alcohol Contributes To Weight Gain

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

protein rich foods including fish, eggs, meat, and nuts

Why Protein Is So Good for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

White ramekins filled with herbs and spices that help control blood sugar levels

Spices that May Lower Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

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How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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Can Cinnamon Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Does Coffee Raise Blood Sugar?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) for Weight Loss

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Using Metabolic Workouts to Speed Up Your Metabolism (And Training Time)

Ashley Pitt, CPT, Pn1

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Best Breads to Minimize Blood Sugar Spikes

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

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How to Reduce Inflammation

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

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Why Would a Non-Diabetic Want to Track Their Glucose?

January 13, 2022

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Sucrose 101: Sucrose And Blood Sugar

Health & Science Writer

December 14, 2021

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What Is Metabolic Health?

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

November 8, 2021

A close up shot of two women about to do weighted lunges, an exercise that can boost your metabolism

How to Speed Up Your Metabolism Naturally: 7 Ways

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

September 30, 2021

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Your Guide to Improve Gut Health with Probiotics

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 27, 2021

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Probiotics for Weight Loss: How Your Gut Bacteria Affects Your Weight

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 26, 2021

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Prebiotic Food List to Improve Your Gut Health Naturally

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 19, 2021

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10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep and Weight Loss Efforts

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

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How Does a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Work?

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

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What Is Metabolic Flexibility? Why You Need and Want It

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

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