Even with personal trainers, private chefs, and full resources (as Oprah Winfrey has shared), sustainable weight loss can be challenging
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However, dietitians such as Angel Luk, RD and co-founder of FoodMysteries emphasize the importance of avoiding large amounts of sugar and processed foods while taking GLP-1s, to get the most out of the medication (which we make note of in our printable PDF!): Ultra processed foods that are high in added sugars and unhealthy fats pack a heavy calorie punch while being very low in nutrient density, she explains
Red flag symptoms requiring urgent GP consultation include abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe vulval pain or fissuring, pelvic pain, fever, spreading cellulitis, severe balanitis, difficulty retracting the foreskin with pain and swelling (possible paraphimosis), or symptoms that do not resolve with standard antifungal treatment
A balanced diet that includes a variety of antioxidant-rich foods can help support overall health