Foods to Avoid
To help minimize side effects of semaglutide, certain foods should be avoided, such as:
- High fat foods
- Ultra processed foods
- Fried or greasy foods
- High glycemic index foods
Because food remains in the stomach longer, these foods can trigger nausea and/or constipation.
High Fat Foods to avoid:
- Fatty cuts of meats
- Sausage
- Butter, lard
- Fried foods
- Full-fat dairy products
- Desserts
- Hydrogenated oils
High Glycemic Index Foods to avoid:
- White bread
- White rice
- Breakfast cereals
- Potatoes
- Potato chips and pretzels
- Doughnuts and cookies
- Bagels
- Crackers
MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOODS TO INCLUDE
- Fruits: avocados, apples, blueberries, cherries, cantaloupe, dates, figs, grapes, peaches, pears, strawberries
- Vegetables: bell peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, kale, zucchini
- Beans/legumes/nuts: almonds, brazil nuts, cannellini beans, chickpeas, green beans, kidney beans, lentils
- Whole grains: oats, barley, quinoa, brown rice, whole grain pasta
- Poultry, fish
- Extra virgin oil