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Those who responded well to moderate doses (4-8mg) did not necessarily need to escalate to the maximum 12mg
Big Pharmas Role: Speculation about pharmaceutical companies influencing the FDAs decision highlights concerns about competition and access to new treatments
Hence, more cravings and more caloric consumption with ultraprocessed foods, as elegantly demonstrated by a study in Nature Medicine
Best Choices: Berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries Apples (with skin for fiber) Pears Citrus: oranges, grapefruit, clementines Kiwi Peaches Plums Moderate Choices (smaller portions): Bananas Grapes Mango Pineapple Cherries Beverages Essential: Water (aim for 64+ oz daily) Add lemon & Celtic Sea Salt (helps flush the gut) Sparkling water (unsweetened) Herbal tea Green tea Black coffee (unsweetened) Optional: Bone broth (protein-rich, gut-healing) Electrolyte drinks (sugar-free) Protein shakes (low-sugar) Chobani Protein Shakes are sugar & lactose free Pantry Staples Seasonings & Flavor Enhancers: Celtic Sea salt and black pepper Garlic (fresh and powder) Onion powder Herbs: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary Spices: cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos Apple cider vinegar Balsamic vinegar Lemon and lime juice Hot sauce Mustard (Dijon, yellow) Cooking Essentials: Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil) Chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium) Canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, sauce) Tomato paste Foods to Avoid or Limit on GLP-1 Medications These foods can worsen side effects or hinder your weight loss progress: High-Fat, Greasy Foods Fried foods (french fries, fried chicken, donuts) Fast food burgers and sandwiches Pizza (especially deep-dish or extra cheese) Creamy sauces and gravies Fatty cuts of meat (ribeye, bacon, sausage) Dairy (opt for greek yogurt or lactose free options) Why avoid: Can cause severe nausea, bloating, and digestive discomfort due to delayed gastric emptying
Day 1-2 (Acute Detoxification) Internal systemic detoxification biologically peaks
