Dietitian Recommends 15 Grocery Staples for 1 in 8 U.S. Adults Using GLP-1 Drugs
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Updated · Newsweek · Aug 16
Dietitian Recommends 15 Grocery Staples for 1 in 8 U.S. Adults Using GLP-1 Drugs
3 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Aug 16
Summary
Fifteen foods topped bariatric dietitian Helene Konsker’s shopping list for GLP-1 users, with protein-first picks such as Greek yogurt, eggs, salmon, rotisserie chicken and 20- to 30-gram protein shakes.
GLP-1 drugs curb appetite and slow stomach emptying, so users often eat less and can miss protein, fiber and other nutrients even as they lose weight.
Fiber-rich staples including berries, lentils, oats, kiwifruit, seeds, frozen vegetables, edamame and whole-grain bread were recommended to support digestion and ease constipation—a common side effect.
Bone broth and reduced-sodium soups can help on nausea-heavy days, while Konsker said spreading protein across the day and pairing it with resistance exercise best preserves muscle during weight loss.
KFF data cited in the report show roughly 1 in 8 U.S. adults take a GLP-1 medication, making nutrition guidance increasingly relevant for a broad patient population.