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Can GLP-1 Medications Cause Vitamin Deficiencies? What to Know
GLP-1 medications may make it harder to meet nutritional needs when appetite and food intake decrease. Learn which nutrients may need attention and how a registered dietitian can help.
Nicole Barrato
1 day ago5 min read


Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking a GLP-1? What to Know About Safety and Nutrition
Alcohol is not automatically off-limits with every GLP-1 medication, but it can worsen nausea, dehydration, blood sugar changes and overeating. Learn how to make safer, more informed choices.
Nicole Barrato
3 days ago5 min read


What to Eat When You Have Diarrhea on a GLP-1: A Dietitian’s Practical Guide
Learn what to eat and drink when a GLP-1 medication causes diarrhea, how to protect hydration and nutrition, and when to contact your healthcare team.
Nicole Barrato
4 days ago5 min read


How to Prevent Muscle Loss While Taking a GLP-1
GLP-1 medications can support meaningful weight loss, but nutrition and resistance exercise can help protect muscle, strength, and function along the way.
Nicole Barrato
5 days ago6 min read


GLP-1 Hair Loss: Can Nutrition Help?
Hair shedding can occur during GLP-1 treatment, especially with rapid weight loss or inadequate intake. Learn what nutrition may help and when to seek medical evaluation.
Nicole Barrato
6 days ago4 min read


What to Eat for GERD and Acid Reflux: A Dietitian’s Practical Guide
Learn which eating habits may ease GERD symptoms, how to identify personal triggers, and why you do not need an overly restrictive reflux diet.
Nicole Barrato
Sep 295 min read


What to Eat for Fatty Liver Disease: A Dietitian’s Guide to MASLD
Learn which eating patterns and everyday food choices may support liver health when you have fatty liver disease, also called MASLD or NAFLD.
Nicole Barrato
Sep 285 min read


What to Eat During Menopause: A Practical Nutrition Guide for Weight, Heart and Bone Health
Learn how nutrition can support weight management, cardiovascular health and bone health during perimenopause and menopause.
Nicole Barrato
Sep 274 min read


What Happens When You Stop a GLP-1? Nutrition Strategies for Weight Maintenance
Stopping a GLP-1 medication can lead to significant weight regain, but personalized nutrition support may help you protect your health habits and prepare for changes in appetite.
Nicole Barrato
Sep 275 min read


How Much Protein Do You Need While Taking a GLP-1?
GLP-1 medications can significantly reduce appetite and body weight, which makes adequate protein especially important. Learn why protein, resistance exercise, and individualized nutrition matter during GLP-1 treatment.
Nicole Barrato
Sep 273 min read


Realistic Weight Management Goals for December: What Dietitians Recommend
December is not the ideal month to pursue aggressive weight loss — and any dietitian who tells you otherwise is […]
Nicole Barrato
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Moving Beyond the Scale: A Sustainable Approach to Weight Management
One of the most important evolutions in clinical weight management over the past decade is the growing recognition that the […]
Nicole Barrato
May 15, 20252 min read


After the January Reset: Building Weight Management Habits That Stick
By mid-February, the gyms are emptying out and the January nutrition pledges are fading. Research from the University of Scranton […]
Nicole Barrato
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Sustainable Summer Weight Management: What the Science Actually Says
Summer is a season of heightened focus on bodies and appearance, and for many people it brings renewed urgency around […]
Nicole Barrato
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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