Meal Planning While Taking a GLP-1 Medication: Is there a Zepbound Diet Plan or an Ozempic Diet Plan?

Like any healthy eating meal plan, a Zepbound meal plan (or Ozempic) is built around lean proteins, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, and fiber.

Your Gut & Brain are Connected — and they Play a Critical Role in Mood and Obesity

The gut/brain axis, more commonly referred to as the gut/brain connection, is a bidirectional communication channel between our gut and our brain.

Nutritional Psychology: What is it and Why is it Important?

Nutritional psychology is an emerging subfield in psychology. Its focus is the relationship between food consumption (e.g., eating patterns) and how eating patterns affect our neurological (brain) and physical health over time.

Weight Management Survival Tips for the Holidays… and Beyond

Even though your GLP-1 might be helping to curb your appetite, the holiday eating season is about to kick into full swing.

What to Eat on Zepbound? Be Sure to Follow a Nutrient-Dense Diet.

If you’ve recently started taking Zepbound®for weight loss, you may have noticed that your appetite is not what it once was or that you are experiencing some GI side effects

How do I Prepare for the Tempting Treats of Halloween?

It can be a real trick to try and avoid the candy and other goodies that are synonymous with this spooky day. The key is to have a plan!

How Biocare can help with Your Gut Microbiome While Taking a GLP-1 Medication

Right now, you have trillions of microorganisms, or microbes, living inside your gut! They make up your gut microbiome, an ecosystem, or community of organisms, that is unique to you.

How Does Semaglutide Help Heart Health?

Anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 RAs (glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists) — the class of medications that include type 2 diabetes drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic® — are now being touted for their ability to help with heart health.

I’ve Lost Weight with a GLP-1, and Now I Feel Cold! Could it be My Weight Loss Medication?

Side effects from GLP-1 medications are well
documented, but might there be another side effect: Feeling cold or experiencing chills.

Staying Motivated on your GLP-1 Journey

Whether or not you’re taking a GLP-1, it can be
hard work to eat healthy, get proper exercise and stay in a positive frame of
mind for long-term lifestyle change.

Nausea and GLP-1 Medications

Nausea is one of the most
reported side effects from GLP-1 medications.

Compounded GLP-1 and Online Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

While there are legitimate online pharmacies, there are some online pharmacies that could put your health at risk by selling medications that are potentially dangerous and ineffective.

Sustainable GLP-1 Diet

Because of the success of GLP-1 medications for weight loss and controlling type 2 diabetes, some patients are setting aside the need for a multi-pronged approach and relying solely on GLP-1s.

Stomach Emptying and Gastroparesis

It’s been reported that patients taking a GLP-1are 66% more likely to be diagnosed with gastroparesis.

GLP-1 RA Glossary

Keeping up to date on medical breakthroughs can be like trying to learn a new language. Below is a set of terms most commonly associated with GLP-1 RAs.

What is Zepbound?

Zepbound, the brand name for tirzepatide, is a recent addition to the weight loss medication space.

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What to Know When Starting GLP-1 Medication

If you are starting a weight loss medication — or if it’s not working for you — here are some things to know.

How to Stop Food Noise

Food noise is characterized by persistent thoughts about food — what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, reflecting on what we’ve already eaten, or interrogating ourselves about what we’ve eaten and why.

Does Semaglutide Lower Blood Sugar?

If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes and have been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage your diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar and pay attention to the signals your body is sending.

What to Expect When You Stop Taking Semaglutide Medications for Weight Loss

While semaglutide is not addictive, there are some withdrawal symptoms to keep in mind once you stop taking it.

Weight Maintenance after Stopping Semaglutide Medications for Weight Loss

Weight loss medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) effectively help adults with obesity or type 2 diabetes achieve clinically significant weight loss.

Does Semaglutide Reduce Muscle Mass?

During weight loss, we lose not only unhealthy fat, but also beneficial muscle mass. Why is it important not to lose muscle mass, sometimes referred to as lean mass?

What to Know When Selecting a Weight Loss Medication

If you’re considering Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Trulicity for weight loss, here is some background information to help you prepare for a conversation with your health care provider.

Still Hungry On Semaglutide?

Semaglutide medications are not directly related
to your metabolism. However, there are lifestyle strategies that you can adopt while taking weight loss medications to boost your metabolic rate.

The Importance of Protein While Taking Weight Loss Medications

In addition to being an energy source, protein is essential for maintaining muscle, bone, and skin health.

Foods to Eat - and Avoid

Gastrointestinal side effects are common when taking semaglutide medications, so it’s important to consider what you eat.

Nutrition Essentials

It is important to consider how food choices can work in combination with medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to optimize weight loss and overall nutritional health.

The Importance of Nutrition is Key while Taking Medications with Semaglutide

Side effects from weight loss medication can deprive your body of much needed nutrients and energy, so making informed food consumption decisions can help ensure your daily nutritional needs are being met.

The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic

While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of.

Lifestyle Changes while Taking Weight Loss Medications

Lifestyle changes and/or behavior modification can have an impact on weight loss and weight management, especially without some of the side effects of anti-obesity medications.