Pancreatitis risk, while rare, increases with higher doses
After you eat, your blood sugar levels rise as your body digests and absorbs the nutrients from your food
While taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic does not typically disqualify you, any severe side effects you experience from the medication could lead to a temporary deferral
Top-tier protein sources (easily digestible, high protein per calorie): Chicken breast (31g protein per 4 oz) Turkey breast (30g protein per 4 oz) White fish like cod, tilapia, or sole (26g protein per 4 oz) Egg whites (26g protein per cup) Greek yogurt, plain nonfat (17g protein per 6 oz) Cottage cheese, low-fat (14g protein per half cup) Shrimp (24g protein per 4 oz) Strong protein sources (good balance of protein and other nutrients): Salmon (25g protein per 4 oz, plus omega-3 fatty acids) Whole eggs (6g protein each, plus choline and B vitamins) Lean ground turkey (22g protein per 4 oz) Tofu, firm (20g protein per cup) Lentils (18g protein per cup cooked) Edamame (17g protein per cup) Many people find that protein shakes for GLP-1 users become essential, particularly in the early weeks when solid food tolerance is limited
