What Should I Eat on a GLP-1? Dietitians Answer Your Biggest Nutrition Questions

<p>*Note there are some occasional audio issues with this episode, they improve as the episode continues* </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What should you actually eat on a GLP-1?</strong></p><p>Social media is filled with advice about protein, electrolytes, collagen, greens powders, supplements, and "must-follow" nutrition rules. But how much of that advice is actually supported by evidence?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Weight & Measure</strong>, Zach Niemiec and Mike Donnelly-Boylen are joined by registered dietitians <strong>Gianna Beasley, MS, RD, CPT</strong> and <strong>Melissa Mitri, MS, RD</strong> to separate <strong>GLP-1 nutrition facts from fiction</strong>.</p><p>Whether you're taking <strong>Zepbound (tirzepatide), Mounjaro, Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic, Saxenda, or another obesity management medication</strong>, this conversation provides practical, evidence based guidance to help you build healthy, sustainable nutrition habits.</p><p>You'll also hear valuable insights for people who have undergone <strong>metabolic & bariatric surgery</strong> and are using GLP-1 medications.</p><ul><li>​ The biggest GLP-1 nutrition myths on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and Facebook</li><li>​ Why eating less does <strong>not</strong> always mean better nutrition</li><li>​ How much protein do GLP-1 patients really need?</li><li>​ Electrolytes, collagen, creatine, greens powders, and supplements: what's worth your money?</li><li>​ Why many patients become afraid of food after starting GLP-1 medications</li><li>​ Weight loss plateaus: what they really mean</li><li>​ Why losing weight doesn't automatically mean you're well nourished</li><li>​ When to work with a registered dietitian</li><li>​ Nutrition after metabolic & bariatric surgery while taking GLP-1 medications</li><li>​ What to do if insurance forces you to stop your medication</li></ul><p>If you're looking for trustworthy information about <strong>GLP-1 nutrition, obesity medicine, bariatric nutrition, weight loss medications, body composition, protein intake, or long-term obesity care</strong>, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Gianna Beasley, MS, RD, CPT</strong></p><p>Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer specializing in obesity care, GLP-1 nutrition, metabolic health, and body composition.</p><p><strong>Melissa Mitri, MS, RD</strong></p><p>Registered Dietitian specializing in sustainable nutrition, GLP-1 therapy, obesity care, and helping patients build lifelong healthy habits.</p><p