Focus on calorie-dense protein sources (salmon over cod, eggs over chicken breast) to maximize nutrition in smaller volumes
[Cut to Alexandra, a CVS Pharmacist, 8 years.] Alexandra, speaking: For diabetes, weve definitely seen the benefit that it can have in controlling blood sugar and your A1C
If you haven't started a GLP-1 protocol at all, does it make sense to hold off
Tirzepatide : Combines GLP-1 activity with another hormone, GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide), enhancing its effects on appetite suppression and metabolic health
Foods to Introduce Carefully (Not Avoid) Beans and lentils start with 1/4 cup portions Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) start steamed, small portions High-fibre cereals with more than 8g fibre per serving start with half servings Fibre supplements (psyllium, methylcellulose) start at 1/4 of recommended dose, increase gradually Whole grains added suddenly to a previously refined-carb diet The rule: If you have added fibre in the last 24 hours, drink at least 500 ml of water in the following hour