While these products may be marketed as personalized, adding vitamins or other substances does not necessarily make a medication safer or more effective
However, because patients must wait 30 minutes before eating, this delay may actually help some individuals assess their hunger and nausea levels before consuming food
It works by reducing appetite, slowing stomach emptying, and improving blood sugar control
Proteins: Greek yogurt or skyr, cottage cheese, eggs (1 to 2 dozen), chicken breasts or thighs, turkey slices or ground turkey, salmon and cod fillets, shrimp, lean ground beef, protein powder or ready-to-drink shakes Carbs and Grains: oats, rice, potatoes, quinoa, whole grain bread or toast, crackers Produce: berries (fresh or frozen), bananas, apples, spinach, zucchini, green beans, carrots, asparagus, cucumbers, lemons Fats and Extras: olive oil, avocado (1 to 2), small bag of nuts or seeds, chia seeds, bone broth or soup base, electrolyte powder or tablets Managing Common GLP-1 Side Effects with Food If you feel nauseous: eat smaller meals and avoid forcing big portions