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Providing nutrition you need to support your GLP-1 journey

Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. We’re by your side on your GLP-1 weight loss journey with nutrient-rich, delicious food and beverages from our Danone portfolio.*

Why nutrition matters on your GLP-1 journey

GLP-1 drugs significantly reduce appetite and food intake. When eating less, choosing nutrient-dense foods becomes more important than ever. Here are top nutrition priorities from the experts1:

Protein

Protein

Getting enough protein is vital to minimizing muscle loss on GLP-1s

Protein is an essential nutrient, meaning that it cannot be made in the body and is needed from the diet. If we do not meet our protein needs, our bodies will break down muscle tissue to get what they need. As food intake and appetite are significantly reduced on GLP-1 drugs, it is important to prioritize protein intake & resistance exercise to minimize muscle loss.1 Dairy, like milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese, eggs, beans, lean meat, and soymilk are a few easy ways to add protein to your meals or snacks.

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
Fiber

Fiber

Fiber intake is important because GLP-1s slow down digestion.

Did you know that 90% of Americans do not eat enough fiber?2 Fiber is key to heart and gut health. GLP-1 medications slow digestion, and many users report having gastrointestinal side effects. Meeting fiber needs helps support digestive health. You can find fiber in foods like fruits, veggies, beans and whole grain foods like oats or whole wheat pasta or bread.

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
2. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020
Added Sugar

Limiting Added Sugar

Added sugar provides calories, but often not much nutrition.

Because GLP-1 medications reduce food and calorie intake so much, there is not much room in the diet for added sugars. Added sugars provide energy, but not essential nutrients, so clinical recommendations suggest that people who take GLP-1 medications should minimize their intake of added sugars. 1

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
Hydration

Hydration

GLP-1s can reduce thirst, so make sure you’re hydrating.

Our bodies can’t live without water, so when thirst cues are decreased, which can happen when taking a GLP-1 medication, it’s important to make sure you’re still getting enough fluid to stay hydrated. Approximately 20% of our daily fluid intake comes from the foods we eat – including fruits, vegetables, and dairy (milk, yogurt, cottage cheese).3

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
3. Institute of Medicine. 2005. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins & Minerals

“Essential” vitamins and minerals come from food.

Many vitamins and minerals are “essential,” meaning the body does not produce them and must get them through the diet to maintain optimal health. Because GLP-1 users are generally consuming less food each day, they may need to focus on intake of B-vitamins including folate, thiamine and vitamin B12, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A & E.1

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
Calcium & VItamin D

Calcium & Vitamin D

Make sure you’re getting enough of these – most people don’t.


Calcium and vitamin D are two nutrients of public health concern – most Americans don’t get enough of them, and they should be prioritized.2 Eating less food while on GLP-1 meds can make it even harder to get enough of them. Calcium is important for everything from strong bones to muscle contraction, nerve function and more, and can be found in dairy foods like milk, yogurt and cheese as well as fortified plant-based alternatives like soymilk or oatmilk and leafy greens like kale, spinach and collard greens. Vitamin D works with calcium in the body to support bone health and is also an important nutrient to help support the immune system. Only a few foods, like fatty fish, egg yolks and mushrooms, naturally contain it. Most dairy milks, yogurts, and many plant-based milk alternatives sold in the U.S. are fortified with vitamin D, so those can be a good source as well.

 

1. Almandoz JP, Wadden TA, Tewksbury C, et al. Nutritional considerations with antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2024;32(9):1613-1631.
2. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020

Try these tasty & nutritious GLP-1 friendly choices as part of a nutrient-dense diet

Danone delivers delicious, convenient products that help you make the most of every bite on your nutrition journey.

Keep me hydrated

Hydration is important to be mindful of, because when hunger and thirst cues are decreased, it can be difficult to drink enough fluid.

  • Always keep water (or other beverages without added sugar) nearby so it’s easy to remember to drink
  • Set a timer for every half hour to remind yourself to take 5-10 sips
  • Try drinking a glass of water when you first wake up in the morning – to start your day off right
  • Add cucumber, strawberries, mint, watermelon or ginger to your water to spice things up

Easy recipes and delicious combinations to try

We’ve got recipes for days. Here are some of our favorites with Danone’s easy & convenient products to support your nutrition journey.

Easy pairings can help you maximize nutrition at meals and snacks. Try some of these easy combinations.

*Consult your doctor or dietitian for specific nutrition advice while taking GLP-1 medications.

**Not a Low Calorie Food

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