They recommend abalance of nutrient-dense foodsand beverages that provide plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Additionally, they recommend choosing foods that are low inadded sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
Heres a general breakdown of nutrient intake guidelines for people on Wegovy or Zepbound.
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The recommendedproteinallowance for most adults with no health concerns is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
Carbohydrates
A common weight loss misconception is that it’s crucial that you cutcarbohydratesto lose weight.
If youre taking newer anti-obesity medications, Almandoz recommends focusing on balanced nutrition.
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