Thanksgiving, Weight Loss

You might want to avoid these Thanksgiving foods if you’re taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic
Doctors recommend that people on weight-loss drugs try to avoid foods that are slathered in butter or sugar. So opt for the green beans with almond slivers over the dense green bean casserole and perhaps consider the homemade cranberry sauce over the canned variety.
These Are the Thanksgiving Foods You Should Skip if You’re on Ozempic or Other Weight Loss Drugs
“I love Thanksgiving for the pumpkin pie — it's such a low-sugar dessert that it tends to be fine for your blood sugar,” Bensley tells PEOPLE. “Chocolate is okay, but just try to do it with your meal to keep that blood sugar stable.”
Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs. Here's why.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
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According to the independent research and polling source KFF, one in eight Americans reported taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist drug in 2023. That number is likely even higher in 2024, with shortages making way for compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications.
Advice on how to survive Thanksgiving when you or your guests are on Ozempic.
For those on Ozempic, Wegovy or other weight-loss drugs, Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge, according to Atlanta dieticians who offer advice on how to handle the menu.
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