When you\u2019re taking the med, can you eat what you love\u2014say, some delicious carbs? Yes, but it\u2019s important to make good-for-you choices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen it comes to healthy carbs, you want to focus on 100% whole grains,\u201d says Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN<\/a>, author of Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked): 11 Science-Backed Ways To Eat More, Stress Less, and Feel Great About Your Body<\/em>. \u201cYou have to be careful with what you eat at first, however.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Among other things, GLP-1 gives you a sense of fullness in your stomach, and also sends a signal to your brain that curbs your appetite. \u201cAnd side effects like nausea can make it hard to eat a lot,\u201d says London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news: Carbs can, even in small portions, help with GI side effects. According to data from Harvard Health Publishing<\/a>, for instance, crackers can help settle nausea, as can eating smaller meals. (London suggests eating a quarter portion of what you normally would have.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more on which carbs work best for health and weight loss benefits while taking GLP-1, read on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n