December 19, 2024

Tips for Staying Hydrated and Eating Right on GLP-1 Medications

Hey everyone!

If you're on a GLP-1 medication like Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), you might have noticed a common side effect: dehydration. Staying hydrated is crucial, especially during the summer. Here at Modern Thyroid Clinic, we've got some tips to help you manage your hydration and diet effectively.

Hydration Tips

GLP-1 medications can suppress your natural thirst cues, much like they reduce your appetite. This means you need to be intentional about drinking water. Here’s how you can stay on top of your hydration:

  1. Drink Water with Salt: Mix about half a teaspoon of pink salt or Redmond salt into your water and drink it twice a day. This can:some text
    • Make you feel a bit thirstier.
    • Help your body retain water more efficiently due to the micro minerals in the salt.
    • Maintain your blood pressure and prevent dehydration.
  2. Set Reminders: Use your phone or a hydration app to remind you to drink water regularly throughout the day.
  3. Carry a Water Bottle: Keep a water bottle with you at all times to make drinking water more convenient.

Diet Tips

Maintaining a balanced diet while on GLP-1 medications is crucial for maximizing their benefits. Here’s how to structure your meals:

  1. Order Your Food: No, we don’t mean takeout! Arrange your meals in a specific order to stabilize your blood sugar and insulin levels:some text
    • Start with Protein: Begin each meal with a good source of protein.
    • Add Low-Carb Veggies: Follow up with nutrient-dense, low-carb vegetables.
    • Finish with Carbs: End your meal with carbs.
  2. Meal Timing: Spread this meal structure throughout the day:some text
    • Breakfast: Start with protein and green leafy or colorful veggies with a low glycemic index.
    • Lunch: Repeat the same structure.
    • Dinner: Include your carbs and sugars after consuming protein and veggies.

Why This Works

Eating carbs at night might seem counterintuitive, but here’s the science behind it:

  • Blood Sugar Management: This meal order keeps your blood sugar and insulin levels low throughout the day. Eating carbs at night allows your blood sugar to spike, but since you’ll be fasting overnight, it resets and lowers again by morning.
  • Metabolic Healing: This process supports the metabolic healing benefits of GLP-1 medications, helping you maintain stable blood sugar levels and improving overall metabolic health.

Stay Hydrated, Eat Well, and Feel Great!

Managing your hydration and diet effectively can enhance the benefits of your GLP-1 medication, helping you feel your best. If you have any questions or need personalized advice, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Modern Thyroid Clinic. We're here to help you every step of the way!

Stay healthy and hydrated!

Modern Thyroid Clinic

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