EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 1H 19M
What Should I Eat on a GLP-1? Dietitians Answer Your Biggest Nutrition Questions
from Weight & Measure · host Michael Donnelly-Boylen and Zach Niemiec
*Note there are some occasional audio issues with this episode, they improve as the episode continues* What should you actually eat on a GLP-1?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?In this episode of Weight & Measure, Zach Niemiec and Mike Donnelly-Boylen are joined by registered dietitians Gianna Beasley, MS, RD, CPT and Melissa Mitri, MS, RD to separate GLP-1 nutrition facts from fiction.Whether you're taking Zepbound (tirzepatide), Mounjaro, Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic, Saxenda, or another obesity management medication, this conversation provides practical, evidence based guidance to help you build healthy, sustainable nutrition habits.You'll also hear valuable insights for people who have undergone metabolic & bariatric surgery and are using GLP-1 medications. The biggest GLP-1 nutrition myths on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and Facebook Why eating less does not always mean better nutrition How much protein do GLP-1 patients really need? Electrolytes, collagen, creatine, greens powders, and supplements: what's worth your money? Why many patients become afraid of food after starting GLP-1 medications Weight loss plateaus: what they really mean Why losing weight doesn't automatically mean you're well nourished When to work with a registered dietitian Nutrition after metabolic & bariatric surgery while taking GLP-1 medications What to do if insurance forces you to stop your medicationIf you're looking for trustworthy information about GLP-1 nutrition, obesity medicine, bariatric nutrition, weight loss medications, body composition, protein intake, or long-term obesity care, this episode is for you.Gianna Beasley, MS, RD, CPTRegistered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer specializing in obesity care, GLP-1 nutrition, metabolic health, and body composition.Melissa Mitri, MS, RDRegistered Dietitian specializing in sustainable nutrition, GLP-1 therapy, obesity care, and helping patients build lifelong healthy habits.🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/45vJYXZC0ciTNpfwoc9CVI🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-measure/id1886848263🎵 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/183597e3-d4de-4d93-a7c0-55f0cc6018bd/weight-measureNew episodes featuring leading experts in: Obesity Medicine• GLP-1 Medications• Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery• Nutrition• Exercise Science• Patient Advocacy• Body Composition• Obesity ResearchEvery week on Weight & Measure.#GLP1 #Zepbound #Wegovy #Ozempic #Mounjaro #Tirzepatide #Semaglutide #Obesity #ObesityMedicine #BariatricSurgery #MetabolicBariatricSurgery #Nutrition #Dietitian #WeightLoss #Protein #BodyComposition #GLP1Nutrition #WeightAndMeasure #RegisteredDietitian #ObesityCare
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