What qualifies someone else for GLP-1 meds may not necessarily qualify you
Day 1 (Monday) Breakfast: Greek yoghurt ( cup) with mixed berries ( cup), chia seeds (1 tbsp), and walnuts (1 tbsp) ~28 g protein Snack: Boiled egg + small apple Lunch: Grilled chicken salad (4 oz chicken, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil + lemon dressing) Dinner: Baked salmon (4 oz) with quinoa ( cup cooked) and steamed broccoli Day 2 (Tuesday) Breakfast: 2-egg omelette with spinach, mushrooms, and feta cheese Snack: Cottage cheese ( cup) with sliced pear Lunch: Lentil and vegetable soup + whole grain toast (1 slice) Dinner: Grilled prawns (4 oz) with sauted courgette and brown rice ( cup cooked) Day 3 (Wednesday) Breakfast: Overnight oats ( cup oats + cup milk) with banana slices and 1 tbsp almond butter Snack: Protein shake (whey or pea, 25 g protein) Lunch: Chicken and chickpea bowl (3 oz chicken, cup chickpeas, roasted vegetables, tahini) Dinner: Baked cod (4 oz) with sweet potato (small) and green beans Day 4 (Thursday) Breakfast: Smoothie Greek yoghurt, frozen berries, spinach, 1 tbsp flax seed, scoop of protein powder Snack: A small handful of almonds (15 nuts) + 1 hard-boiled egg Lunch: Turkey and avocado wrap (whole grain tortilla, 3 oz turkey, lettuce, tomato) Dinner: Tofu stir-fry (4 oz tofu) with broccoli, peppers, and brown rice ( cup cooked) Day 5 (Friday) Breakfast: Scrambled eggs (2) with smoked salmon (1 oz) and avocado () Snack: Apple slices with 1 tbsp peanut butter Lunch: Mediterranean bowl (quinoa, grilled chicken, cucumber, olives, hummus) Dinner: Baked chicken thigh (skinless, 4 oz) with roasted Brussels sprouts and lentils ( cup) Day 6 (Saturday) Breakfast: Cottage cheese pancakes (3 small) topped with berries Snack: Greek yoghurt with cinnamon and pumpkin seeds Lunch: Tuna salad (canned in water, mixed with avocado instead of mayo) on whole grain crackers Dinner: Lean beef stir-fry (3 oz) with mixed vegetables and cauliflower rice Day 7 (Sunday) Breakfast: Tofu scramble with bell peppers, onions, turmeric, and a slice of whole grain toast Snack: Cucumber slices with hummus (3 tbsp) Lunch: Grilled chicken Caesar salad (3 oz chicken, romaine, parmesan, light dressing) Dinner: Baked white fish (4 oz) with herb-roasted vegetables and a small portion of wild rice Pharmacists Perspective Faryal Faisal, PharmD If you struggle to finish full meals due to fullness, do not force them down
Metabolites can be detected in urine
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist, meaning it mimics a hormone naturally produced in your gut
Individual factors such as your current dose of Wegovy, how long you have been taking it, your tolerance to the medication, and any other health conditions will influence whether these products are appropriate for you
