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Dr Federica Amati joins Liz Earle to discuss the importance of nutrition while using GLP-1 weight loss medications and shares six nutrient-rich foods to prioritize.

While GLP-1 weight loss medications can be transformative for people living with obesity or type 2 diabetes, eating less means every bite needs to work harder. Medical scientist and nutritionist Dr Federica Amati joins Liz to explain why these medications make good nutrition more important than ever. They discuss how weight-loss jabs affect appetite and the importance of protecting muscle, bone health and metabolism while losing weight. Federica also shares six nutrient-rich foods to prioritise before, during and after treatment, plus practical advice for maintaining a healthy weight when coming off the medication.   In this episode: ·     How GLP-1 medications affect appetite ·     The science behind hunger and satiety ·     Understanding the gut-brain connection ·     The importance of fibre, protein and strength training with GLP-1s ·     Ways to increase nutrient intake and reduce and muscle loss ·     What to eat pre-, during and post weight-loss treatment More from Federica: ·      Follow Federica…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Earle

Guest: Dr Federica Amati

Topics covered

• weight loss
• nutrition
• GLP-1 medications
• appetite
• muscle health
• dietary advice

Keywords

• weight loss
• nutrition
• GLP-1
• appetite
• muscle health
• diet
• healthy weight

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GLP-1 weight loss medications

Books & works: The Appetite Reset: How to Eat, Drink and Thrive Before, During and After GLP-1s

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