Wegovy Vs. Mounjaro: Comparing Weight Loss Solutions
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Jun 19, 2024
Your guide to the differences and similarities between two of the most popular GLP-1 weight loss injections, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Weight loss medications can help reduce your appetite and food intake, which means it’s more important to focus on nutrient-rich foods than ever. Prioritizing quality over quantity ensures your body gets the vitamins and minerals it needs to perform all of its basic functions and reduce side effects. In this blog, we’ll share simple tips to increase your nutrient intake while on GLP-1s.
Maximizing your nutritional intake is important when taking GLP-1 medication as taking these medications will likely impact your appetite, digestion, function, quality and mass of muscles, mood and energy levels. If you’re wondering what that means in practice, being savvy with your food choices can make a big difference and reduce the risk of macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies.
Whilst taking the GLP-1 medication, you will want to reduce the risk of macro- and micro-nutrient deficiencies as your appetite levels will be reduced. Focusing on nutrient-rich and high-protein food choices not only provides your body with the essential vitamins and minerals that it needs, but will also minimize the loss of muscle mass which is incredibly important. It will also help with managing the other side effects such as dehydration, nausea and any bowel issues that you may experience while taking GLP-1 medication.
Our Levity experts suggest adding in the below foods to your meal planning to ensure you are getting nutrient-dense foods while taking GLP-1 medication: [1]
Chicken breast, turkey mince, white fish, cod, soya-based products, low-fat dairy products, and protein shakes.
Low-fat dairy products (such as milk, yogurts), wholegrains, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables (such as pak choi and lettuce).
Wholegrains, lean red meat, beans, lentils, legumes, pulses, nuts, seeds, and dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach, kale).
Low-fat dairy products (such as yogurts, cheese, cottage cheese milk), soya-based products, broccoli, and spring greens.
All different types of fruits and low-starch vegetables, such as: bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumber, spring greens, okra, onions, lettuce, apples, kiwis, berries, and oranges.
Fortified plant-based products, such as: soya yogurts and soya milk, tofu. Eggs, low-fat dairy, and nutritional yeast are also good sources of vitamin B12.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Incorporate Vitamin D into your diet by eating oily fish, such as: trout, salmon, sardines, mackerel. Egg yolks are also high in vitamin D.
Dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach, cabbage, Brussels sprouts), beans and legumes (such as kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas), nuts, seeds, nutritional yeast, oranges, whole grain products, eggs, poultry, lean pork, and shellfish.
Eggs, low-fat dairy products (such as yogurts, cheese, cottage cheese milk), dark green leafy vegetables (such as spinach, kale, and spring greens), carrots, sweet potato, fatty fish (such as salmon, herring, pilchards).
Avocados, seeds, nuts, green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, and fortified products (such as no added sugar granolas, and breakfast cereals).
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Mei Wan, BSc (Hons), is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist and Levity Consultant. Mei obtained her nutrition and dietetics honours degree from the University of Surrey, UK, in 2014. She works across a wide array of specialisms, such as sustainable weight management, type 2 diabetes remission, PCOS, (peri-)menopause, heart health, fatty liver, and habit change. Mei advocates enhancing lifespan through delicious, science-backed nutrition advice.
[1] Christensen S, Robinson K, Thomas S, Williams DR. Dietary intake by patients taking GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists: A narrative review and discussion of research needs. Obes Pillars. 2024 Jul 25;11:100121. doi: 10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100121. PMID: 39175746; PMCID: PMC11340591. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39175746/
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