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No food is banned on a GLP-1, but a slower stomach turns a few common favorites into a reliable recipe for nausea.
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GLP-1 drugs slow gastric emptying, so a meal stays in your stomach longer than it used to.
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Food or drink Why it causes trouble Try instead Fried food, fast food High fat slows emptying even more Grilled, baked or air-fried…
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Many people notice side effects are worse in the first days after an injection and after a dose increase .
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Lean protein: chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, tofu, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese Cooked vegetables, which are often easier than large raw…
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Restaurant portions are often two or three times what a GLP-1 stomach can handle comfortably.
The foods most likely to trigger nausea, heartburn and sulfur burps on Zepbound, Wegovy or Ozempic, why they do it, and simple swaps that sit better.
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