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Want the Benefits of Ozempic Without Actually Having to TAKE Ozempic? Read On....

So, Ozempic is a hot topic in the health, wellness, and nutrition world right now. It works by simulating GLP-1, a hormone that stimulates insulin production which helps to regulate blood sugar levels, prevents blood sugar spikes, and slows down food leaving the stomach.

It also plays an important role in making you feel fuller for longer and suppressing your appetite. This has made Ozempic not only an effective Type 2 diabetes medication, but also an effective weight loss medication.

There is currently great debate and continued study on the long-term effects of taking Ozempic and other medications that act as GLP-1 simulators and stimulators.

This post really isn’t intended to debate the pros and cons of using a GLP-1 medication.

This is to give anyone who is interested in the AFFECTS of taking a medication like Ozempic an option of getting the same GLP-1 hormone stimulation from some of the foods you can be eating. The 3 things that stimulate this hormone naturally are Fiber, Protein, and HEALTHY Fats.

I want to provide a list of foods that help your body naturally produce GLP-1 to increase feeling fuller for longer, to regulate blood sugar levels, and to help with appetite suppression.

First is Fiber. Foods that are naturally high in fiber include beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes; whole grains like brown rice, oats, barley, and quinoa; and fruits and vegetables like pears, apples, raspberries, artichokes, broccoli, and brussel sprouts.

By eating more fiber, the body breaks the fiber down into short-chain fatty acids. The SCFA then signals the gut to release more GLP-1 into the bloodstream. It’s best to shoot for 25-30 grams of fiber daily to help increase your GLP-1 production.

Lean Protein is the next component to help your body naturally increase GLP-1. Lean protein sources include chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef and pork, and eggs.

As with fiber, when protein is broken down into peptides and amino acids, they stimulate a chemical reaction in the small intestine to increase the release of satiety hormones like GLP-1, and the release of ghrelin in the stomach. This helps you feel fuller for longer (satiety), helps suppress your appetite, and slows the release of glucose (blood sugar) into the bloodstream.

The third key to increasing your body’s production of GLP-1 is Healthy Fats. These include seeds and nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds); extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil (and whole avocados); and Omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, and eggs.

As with fiber and protein, the breakdown of fatty acids in Healthy Fat sources during digestion stimulates the release of GLP-1 in the gut which slows down the digestive process, slows the release of glucose in the blood stream, and helps suppress appetite.

So….

If you’re looking for a way to get the benefits of a medication like Ozempic or other GLP-1 type medicines, it might be as easy as eating more fiber, increasing your lean protein, and making sure you’re getting plenty of healthy fats in your diet. Making these simple changes in how you eat can have a major impact on your health, nutrition, and weight loss efforts.

And if you would like to learn more about the benefits of working with a Health and Nutrition Coach to make these changes in your life, Book a FREE Consultation.

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