05/25/2026
For those on a GLP-1 here are my Top 5 Tips!
1- Protein intake is crucial. Of course each persons need are going to be different, but a good base line, starts off with 1 gram per pound of body weight.
2- Proper hydration is very important for many aspects of our overall health, and it is especially important while taking GLP-1 medication. For women we recommend starting with a goal of 75 ounces of water per day and a 100-ounces per day goal for men. Even drinks like seltzer water and unsweetened teas can count towards that goal!
3- Low appetite is very common among those who are taking GLP-1. We often hear people say they forget to eat a meal or snack and then they are ravenous later on and they reach for anything in sight. But adapting to a more grazing focused lifestyle with smaller more frequent meals, it may help you make better choices and help you meet your protein goals!
4- Diet culture has led us to believe that carbohydrates are the enemy, and this is simply not true. In fact, one of the main mechanisms of this medication is to pull your blood sugar down. Often low carb intake during the day will lead to sweets cravings at night. If you feel like you continue to crave sweets at night, you may want to reassess your complex carbohydrate intake during the day.
5- Nausea is one of the main side effects reported from taking GLP-1. From a nutrition perspective, many times we can decrease nausea by decreasing our fat intake. Dietary fat is slowly digested by the body, and these medications also slow gastric emptying often resulting in nausea with a high fat meal or diet.
For more a more in depth look at your nutritional needs and health we highly recommend you meet with our functional diagnostic nutritionist to ensure your nutrition plan fits with your lifestyle and goals.
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