Semaglutide Aftercare: Foods to Avoid While Taking Semaglutide

1. Sugary Food and Drinks

Added sugars do not work in your favor while trying to manage diabetes or obesity. Sugary foods can quickly spike blood sugar levels, making it difficult to take the best care of yourself.Examples of sugary foods to avoid to help maintain lower sugar levels include:

•  White bread
•  Sweet teas
•  Energy drinks
•  Low fat, flavored yogurt
•  Granola bars
•  Crackers
•  Baked goods
•  Processed snacks
•  Pre-packed desserts

Check nutrition labels as you purchase foods and try to minimize your added sugar amount.

2. Greasy Foods

Fried and greasy foods cause nausea, bloating, and gas on their own. Combining greasy items too often with a Semaglutide program will likely lead to increased symptoms. Plus, they make it more challenging to keep weight off.

3. Salty Foods

Excessive sodium in any diet can make it more difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle. When you’re taking Semaglutide, monitor your salt intake. Your doctor can help you determine the right amount of sodium to include in your meals and help you create a low-sodium diet if necessary.

4. Fatty Foods

Much like the other food types mentioned, fatty foods (particularly trans and saturated fats) can impede your weight loss management with Semaglutide. Examples of fatty foods are:

•  Whole milk
•  Butter
•  Cream
•  Cheese
•  Ice cream
•  Red meats

Consider replacing some of these foods with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, like fish and nuts.

5. High-Glycemic Vegetables

Some vegetables are better for blood sugar management than others. The Glycemic Index ranks food depending on the rate the body breaks it down to form glucose. High GI foods quickly break down into glucose. This leads to a sharp rise in blood glucose levels, or what’s known as a spike in blood sugar. Low GI foods take more time to form glucose, leaving you feeling fuller for longer in between meals.

6. Refined Grains and Carbohydrates

Many types of pastas and breads also fall into the high GI category. Refined grains no longer contain the rich nutrients and fibers our bodies need. Instead, they are more likely to raise blood sugar and impact your cholesterol. Examples of refined grains include:

•  White bagels
•  White bread
•  Flour tortillas
•  White rice
•  Cakes
•  Many breakfast cereals

Greasy, fatty, processed food types are the hardest for you to digest. That means your body will have a tougher time processing, which increases your risk of nausea.