Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns
The doctor recommends eating smaller, more frequent meals instead of large portions — ideally about the size of your fist.
It’s also important to keep fat intake low, she advised – GLP-1 medications already slow stomach emptying and fat can slow it even further, which may worsen nausea.
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For nausea and constipation, simple strategies can go a long way, according to the doctor. Some patients find ginger helpful for nausea, she said, though it is not a substitute for medical guidance.
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Incorporating more liquids, such as shakes, soups and broths, can be easier on the stomach, she suggested. Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.
“These little lifestyle hacks can help a lot with managing the side effects, instead of stopping and then finding that your weight is yo-yoing,” Malhotra said.
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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