Lumen Journal

— Lumen Lumen Product Updates February 2024

February 04, 2024 6K views

Say hello to a more intuitive metabolic health experience. From a sleek new menu to integrated nutrition plans on your main screen, achieving your wellness goals has never been easier....

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— Lumen Why you should measure your metabolism

July 18, 2024 4K views

Measuring your metabolism reveals hidden connections between your lifestyle and metabolic health. It can help you set realistic and sustainable health and fitness goals that will last....

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— Nutrition Achieving a Metabolically Healthy New Year

November 23, 2023 29K views

Setting healthy New Year's resolutions that are both motivating and attainable is crucial for lasting success. Here's how to prioritize your health to achieve your goals....

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— Nutrition Master Your Eating Times

January 26, 2023 27K views

Eating times can be hard when juggling other commitments and trying to figure out what to eat when losing weight. We share top tips on when to eat and what to eat around dinner breakfast lunch and pre-workout meals....

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— Nutrition Healthy Eating Habits for Optimal Nutrition

February 19, 2023 21K views

Most of the time, a healthy lifestyle starts with our eating habits. And you guessed it, and nutrition is one of the best places to start. In this guide, we’ll share our best tips for developing healthy eating habits....

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— Lifestyle Losing weight after 50: Jenna Leveille's Lumen Experience

August 28, 2023 182K views

Jenna Leveille spent years yoyo dieting till she discovered Lumen and started to lose 140 lbs of weight in a healthy and sustainable way....

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— Intermittent Fasting How to personalize your intermittent fasting schedule

July 29, 2024 50K views

Explore how the different fasting schedules can be personalized to you, and learn how to incorporate them into your lifestyle for maximum benefits, including weight loss and improved health....

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— Weight Loss and Metabolism Why am I not losing weight?

April 30, 2024 18K views

You’ve decided to meal prep and start a new diet. You’re eating in a calorie deficit and hitting the gym more often. However, the numbers on the scale aren’t budging. Or, perhaps, you haven’t been able to keep the weight you lost off....

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— Nutrition What are Macros? The Building Blocks of Your Diet

November 13, 2019 102K views

What are macros and what do they do? In every diet and for every weight loss goal there…...

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— Weight Loss and Metabolism Trying Out a Low Carb Diet Plan? How to Stick to it For The Long-Run

April 11, 2023 15K views

This move to healthier eating habits may help regulate blood sugar levels, promote weight loss, and help pave the way to a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle....

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— Nutrition Blue Zones Recipes: For Enhanced Longevity and Metabolic Health

July 17, 2023 13K views

Eat like a centenarian. Discover longevity-boosting Blue Zones recipes. From Dan Buettner's kitchen to yours, enjoy a variety of Blue Zone meals, including breakfast, dinner, and soup recipes....

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— Weight Loss and Metabolism How to speed up your metabolism to lose weight

July 24, 2024 42K views

Each individual's metabolic needs are different, necessitating a personalized approach to weight loss. Setting realistic and attainable goals based on one's unique metabolic rate and lifestyle is crucial. In this article, we'll explore how you can boost your metabolism to not only lose weight but also improve your overall metabolic health....

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— Science The Link Between Carb Intake, BMI and Metabolic Flexibility

March 28, 2024 5K views

This study analyzes real-world data from Lumen users and provides valuable insights into the daily-life effects of carb intake on metabolic health....

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— Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting for women: Strategies for success

November 20, 2024 13K views

Whether newbies or seasoned fasters, women have distinctive hormonal and metabolic variations that might affect their intermittent fast....

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— Lifestyle How to Boost Your Energy With These Healthy Habits

February 24, 2023 10K views

Mindful eating is about focusing your attention and awareness on the present moment and create techniques that reduce the likelihood of binge eating....

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— Lifestyle The Key To Dieting: Behavioral Change

December 08, 2019 14K views

One third of Americans are on a diet right now. We’re trying to get “healthier,” but why isn’t it working? It’s not for lack of trying, but the most popular approaches aren’t cutting (literally) the pounds....

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— Lumen Rachel’s Inspiring Metabolic Health Journey & Getting Off 5+ Medications

May 17, 2023 81K views

Rachel is an active member of Lumen’s Community and has an incredible story of perseverance and personal growth. Marathons later, read on to see how Rachel left fad diets in the dust...

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— Fitness Carb Cycling for Fat Loss: Don Saladino Weighs In

August 31, 2023 7K views

Don Saladino weighs in on smart carb cycling and your exercise routine so you can reach your health goals sustainably...

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— Fitness To Fast or Not Before a Workout

July 25, 2024 14K views

You may think that consuming a snack before a workout is a must, but is that actually the case? The answer depends on your goals....

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— Nutrition Syncing exercise and nutrition with your monthly cycle

November 18, 2024 9K views

Maximize your fitness and nutrition efficiency by aligning them with your monthly cycle....

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— Carb Cycling Carb Cycling Meal Plan: Personalize Your Carbs

August 29, 2023 13K views

Understanding your carb needs are personal is key to achieving your health goals. This is where a tailored carb cycling meal plan can help....

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— Lumen Lumen and Keto: What’s the Difference?

March 19, 2020 127K views

Today, ketogenic diets are skyrocketing in popularity because they shift the body into a state of fat burn....

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— Science What’s the Connection? Metabolic Health and Inflammation

July 10, 2020 19K views

Are you metabolically healthy? Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions that produce or consume energy in the body’s…...

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— Intermittent Fasting Is the 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Window Right For You?

February 18, 2024 7K views

Choosing the right fasting schedule can be challenging due to the variety available. In this article, we’ll explore the 16:8 approach and use evidence-based insights, including findings from Lumen, in getting the perspective on IF, its potential benefits, and the significance of personalization....

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— Lumen Celebrating Women’s Day with Lumen

March 10, 2020 3K views

On March 8th, the world marks International Women’s Day, celebrating the achievements of women worldwide. To help mark...

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— Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting re-examined: Can you fast too much?

August 15, 2024 53K views

The Lumen data team explores why you may be over-fasting according to 1 million metabolism measurements....

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— Fitness Maximizing Fat Loss with HIIT

July 25, 2024 25K views

At Lumen, based on 1 million metabolism measurements we see that HIIT workouts lead to fat burn more efficiently....

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— Nutrition Healthy Meal Prep: A Beginner’s Guide

June 02, 2023 138K views

Whether you're looking for healthy meal, want to lose weight, save money or save time, learn how you can benefit from meal planning and integrate long-term healthy habits...

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— Weight Loss and Metabolism New Year's Resolutions for Weight Loss

December 17, 2023 54K views

Many people get a burst of motivation at the beginning of the year, but a significant amount will follow quick-acting dietary strategies that are often based on setting unrealistic expectations which leads to people abandoning their weight loss journey prematurely after not getting the results as they had expected. What’s the solution? Improving your metabolic flexibility for sustainable weight...

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— Weight Loss and Metabolism Beat Your Weight Loss Plateau

March 16, 2023 44K views

Most people are aware that weight loss requires them to burn more calories than they eat. However, there are many factors that play into weight loss. Join us as we explore how you can use your metabolism to break through your weight loss plateau and provide tips for implementing the macro diet effectively....

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— Science Can Your Metabolism Impact Your Immune System?

July 29, 2024 15K views

The immune system consists of a complex network of organs, cells, and molecules that protect the body against…...

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— Lifestyle How Healthy Sleep Habits Increase Metabolic Flexibility

February 21, 2023 6K views

Sleep plays an important role in our metabolism, recovery and overall health. Here are essential tips for creating healthy sleeping habits that promote weight loss and well-being...

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— Nutrition 7 Metabolic Benefits From A Vegetarian Diet You Might Not Know

April 17, 2023 9K views

Look into the benefits of a plant-based diet tailored to your body and metabolism...

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— Lumen How our Garmin integration sparked impactful behavioural change

May 29, 2021 16K views

Here are 5 ways Garmin users who integrated with Lumen are hacking their metabolism more optimally....

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— Lumen Give the Gift of Metabolic Health

November 14, 2023 13K views

Finding the perfect holiday gift can be a daunting task. Amidst the festive bustle, consider a gift that stands out for its meaningful impact: Lumen....

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— Science ARU and Lumen Reveals the Impact of Low and High Carb Diets on Metabolic Response

March 15, 2023 5K views

Study by ARU Cambridge Center for Sport and Exercise Science validates the Lumen device and shows the difference in CO2 levels at various measurement points throughout the day measured by Lumen....

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— Intermittent Fasting Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health

November 03, 2023 7K views

Fasting is considered to be successful when the metabolism adapts to a carb-depleted state, and starts to burn fat. Here's how to do it....

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— Carb Cycling Carb Cycling for Women

October 11, 2023 5K views

Beyond the hormonal advantages, there are multiple reasons women might explore carb cycling for their health....

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— Lumen Can Lumen Really Measure Metabolism?

September 11, 2019 14K views

External and independent studies conducted at top institutions conclude that the Lumen device’s ability to accurately measure the…...

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— Fitness How to Stick to Your New Year Fitness Goals

December 11, 2023 3K views

Don Saladino walks us through setting fitness goals with a renewed sense of determination...

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— Lumen The Impact of Carbs on Your Metabolism

September 11, 2019 13K views

Your body relies on three sources of energy: carbs, fats, and proteins, and each have a different function…...

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— Lumen Lumen named a top digital health company of 2021

January 10, 2022 13K views

As the world’s largest metabolic health platform to measure metabolism through the breath with 1 million monthly measurements...

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— Lifestyle Dan Buettner's Blue Zone Tips on How To Live Longer

July 05, 2023 12K views

Mia Dige, metabolic coach at Lumen sat with Dan Buettner to discuss the intricate link between metabolic health and longevity. Watch them chat about simple tips you can incorporate....

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— Nutrition Portion Size Guide

June 22, 2023 4K views

Discover the art of portion control and learn how to determine perfect portion sizes for a balanced diet. Say goodbye to overeating!...

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— Fitness Walking for weight loss: stepping towards a healthier you

July 21, 2024 13K views

When it comes to weight loss, we often overlook the simplest and most natural form of exercise: walking. Here are ways to incorporate it into your routine...

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— Nutrition Dr. Will Cole: ‘Lumen helped me reach metabolic flexibility faster’

June 30, 2021 15K views

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine practitioner, IFMCP, DNM, DC, and best-selling author. He consults people around…...

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— Lifestyle Regulating Blood Sugar through Fat Burn

July 23, 2024 60K views

According to the World Health Organization, obesity and diabetes are among the most prevalent metabolic diseases, affecting more…...

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— Fitness Working (Out) From Home? Lumen Coaches Weigh In

March 22, 2020 12K views

During times like now, it seems nearly everyone is working from home. But just because you’re at home,…...

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— Nutrition Nutrition for Longevity: How to eat and live for a longer, healthier life

July 24, 2023 8K views

Whether it's organizing your kitchen to promote healthier choices or embracing a slower, more intentional lifestyle to manage stress - we're taking longevity and healthy living notes from the blue zones...

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— Intermittent Fasting Intermittent Fasting with Lumen

January 13, 2023 24K views

Intermittent fasting has been in the spotlight and gained popularity over the past few years. In fact, Intermittent…...

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— Lifestyle Cynthia Thurlow explains how to build long-lasting habits to improve your metabolic health

June 06, 2024 2K views

Find out how food variety, macro tracking, stress management, and intermittent fasting can boost your metabolism....

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— Fitness How metabolic flexibility can boost your weightlifting endurance

May 30, 2024 2K views

Understand what’s happening in your body in real time to maximize your gains at the gym....

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— Lumen Lumen for Apple Watch is here: Track fat burn from your wrist

September 13, 2021 25K views

Lumen for Apple Watch is here: Track fat burn from your wrist...

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— Nutrition Hormone Balancing Diet: Nutrition for Your Menstrual Cycle

June 01, 2023 7K views

Go shopping with renowned author of "Eat to Beat Your Diet",Dr. William Li. Dr. Li shares valuable insights, uncovering how certain foods can enhance metabolism during various phases of the menstrual cycle....

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— Carb Cycling Carb cycling vs keto: Which one is right for you?

August 25, 2024 14K views

Both have gained substantial attention for their potential in promoting weight loss. However, as with any diet, they have their respective benefits and challenges....

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— Fitness Balance Hormones by Cycle Syncing Your Nutrition and Exercise

June 01, 2023 6K views

Celebrity fitness trainer, Don Saladino, and Mia Dige, Metabolic Coach & Women’s Health Specialist, share valuable insights and tips on how women can synchronize their workouts and nutrition with their hormonal fluctuations...

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— Lifestyle Why am I so tired?

June 19, 2024 3K views

Learn more about the link between metabolism and sleep, how to improve your sleep habits, and boost your energy levels....

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— Nutrition How To Make the Mediterranean Diet More Metabolically Healthy For You

April 03, 2023 6K views

While there are lots of trendy diets out there, there is one that has stood the test of time and research-backed to help improve your metabolism - the Mediterranean diet....

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— Lumen Metabolic Flexibility: 10 Ways It Can Transform Your Health

April 16, 2024 10K views

Being metabolically flexible is like being adaptable to life's unexpected turns. It's about having a boosted metabolism that can efficiently switch between different types of fuel based on what's available....

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— Lumen Why metabolic health matters

July 09, 2024 3K views

Wellness and longevity are within reach when you lay down the foundations of metabolic health and train your mitochondria to make good energy....

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— Lifestyle Eleonora from Italy: Lumen Stories

April 13, 2020 12K views

When Eleonora from Rome received her Lumen device, it was the first day of lockdown in Italy. For…...

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— Nutrition Caffeine and Metabolism

October 07, 2020 26K views

Caffeine and Metabolism For most of us, coffee or tea in the morning is a must. So much…...

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— Nutrition How to drink mindfully this summer according to Lumen nutritionist Ulrike Kuehl

July 06, 2021 16K views

How to drink mindfully this summer without overdoing the carbs according to our Lumen nutrionist....

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— Lumen 4 proven ways to help boost your metabolism

July 10, 2024 102K views

Are you tired of feeling sluggish or looking for the best way to lose weight and feel energized? You’re not alone. While most people think metabolism is about weight loss, it's so much more than that......

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— Nutrition Boost Your Metabolism With Whole Foods

April 25, 2023 14K views

Here are 14 reasons why eating whole foods rich in essential nutrients enhances metabolic health, regulates blood sugar, and reduces the risk of diseases....

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— Science Lumen’s Accuracy Proven in Study at SFSU

May 10, 2020 7K views

Lumen’s accuracy has been validated in a new study with San Francisco State University (SFSU). This study examined…...

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— Science The Crucial Role of Sleep in Brain Function and Metabolism

July 25, 2024 14K views

The impact of a good night's sleep on your brain and your metabolism may be greater than you thought. Here's what the research says....

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— Lifestyle Can you overcome metabolic syndrome with Lumen?

October 27, 2020 20K views

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of five risk factors, where a number of these risk factors…...

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— Nutrition What are Macros: Your Personalized Plate to Metabolic Health

June 19, 2023 11K views

Scientific research has transformed our understanding of weight management, shedding light on the profound role of macronutrients, also referred to as 'macros', in the journey of weight loss....

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— Lifestyle Reducing Stress to Enhance Metabolic Health

May 06, 2024 18K views

Learn how to de-stress your metabolism through our 5 tips....

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— Lifestyle There’s more to weight loss than metabolic rate and BMR

September 29, 2024 9K views

You may have heard about speeding up your metabolic rate to lose weight, but is there more to weight management than having a slow or fast metabolism?...

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— Carb Cycling Carb cycling for weight loss: A beginner’s guide

August 04, 2024 53K views

Carb cycling is one of the most effective ways to vary your carb intake daily or strategically to burn fat, boost your metabolism, and reach your weight-loss goals....

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— Nutrition Extending Your Nutrition's Shelf Life

June 24, 2023 16K views

Due to recent events, you might be spending a lot more time at home than usual. Maintaining a…...

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— Fitness Not a Professional Athlete? Rethink the Sports Drinks

November 20, 2019 12K views

Would you bring soda to drink at the gym? Probably not, but depending on the beverage you’re choosing…...

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— Nutrition Get To Know Your Carbs: Complex Carbs Made Simple

April 27, 2023 11K views

Learn how to optimize your metabolism with the right carbs can help you burn more fat, lose weight, and endure physical activity better....

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— Nutrition Navigating Your Health During the Holidays

November 16, 2023 4K views

Healthy festive recipes included! Lumen metabolic coaches help us prepare and navigate the holiday season with these tips...

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— Nutrition Personalized Nutrition: A Guide to a Healthy Diet Plan

June 30, 2024 6K views

Scientists have dug deep into this concept of personalized nutrition, and current findings about its efficacy are very promising....

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— Lifestyle How Sleep Facilitates Weight Loss

April 19, 2024 12K views

Feel like you’re doing everything right during the day but still haven’t been able to lose as much…...

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— Nutrition A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Based On Your Macros

April 09, 2023 8K views

Eating a whole food plant-based diet has numerous benefits for your metabolism, take a peak at what they are...

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— Lumen Enhancing Metabolic Flexibility for Better Health Choices

January 27, 2020 8K views

It is all about keeping the balance Homeostasis is a fundamental principle in biology that represents the essence…...

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— Science Key Influences on Your Metabolism

July 25, 2024 23K views

Metabolism is a tricky thing. It’s not as simple as “eat a certain food” or “run a 10k every…...

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— Lumen Lumen Shown to Track Metabolic Changes

September 08, 2019 12K views

Lumen has been shown to accurately reflect the gold standard in measuring metabolic fuel, and it has also…...

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— Nutrition Eating Out The Healthy Way

March 30, 2023 9K views

Eating out can be a delightful experience but it might come with some challenges. Here are some healthy eating tips to navigate when you're out...

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— Lumen Why metabolism is the secret to post-pandemic health

August 02, 2021 12K views

Learn what Lumen users did to stay in shape and burning fat during the pandemic....

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— Lifestyle How Lumen users are sleeping their way to a healthy metabolism

August 01, 2021 16K views

How does sleep impact our metabolism?...

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— Science Women’s hormonal shifts are inextricably linked to metabolism

August 05, 2024 2K views

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— Nutrition How to get enough protein: An RD weighs in

August 18, 2024 4K views

Lumen’s Head of Nutrition and RD, Ulrike Kuehl, discusses the benefits of eating adequate protein and how to eat more protein at every meal....

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— Nutrition Are your pre-workout meals worked out?

August 29, 2024 1K views

Find out how to eat before and after workouts to provide the optimal fuel for your mitochondria, the powerhouses of your cells, to produce energy....

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— Lumen The connection between your wake-up breath and metabolism

September 24, 2024 1K views

Your wake-up breath says a lot about your short- and long-term health trends....

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— Lumen 5 key wins from Lumen’s community members

October 13, 2024 1K views

Hear how 10 of our community members are optimizing their health using Lumen....

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