#153 - Member Story: Using a CGM surprised the Director of Sports Nutrition for the Miami Dolphins | John Parenti & Ben Grynol

#153 - Member Story: Using a CGM surprised the Director of Sports Nutrition for the Miami Dolphins | John Parenti & Ben Grynol

This director of sports nutrition used a CGM and was shocked to see how his body responded to oatmeal. In sharing his CGM experience with his athletes, he emphasizes that everyone’s body responds to food differently, and urges them to get their lifestyle habits and routines in place before trying to change nutrition. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.


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Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🎙 What Levels’ Head of Growth Ben Grynol and Director of Sports Nutrition for the Miami Dolphins, John Parenti discuss:

(05:08) – An eye-opening experience

(06:45) – Check in with your body

(07:48) – Find a routine

(12:34) – Less is more

(26:24) – It’s all about structure

(30:17) – Drill the fundamentals

(37:29) – You are what you do

(39:25) – Know your players

(48:27) – Sleep is the key

(52:07) – Be a coach

Transcripts & Show Notes

🔗 Helpful links:

Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/Xep8hKidQQw

Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1

John Parenti fuels up for how he wants to feel: https://levelshealth.com/blog/john-parenti-fuels-up-for-how-he-wants-to-feel Connect with Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgrynol

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