Holiday Menus Shift As GLP 1 Users Redefine Holiday Eating Habits

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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are reshaping how many Americans approach Thanksgiving, as the medications curb hunger and make heavy dishes less appealing. Some consider delaying injections to boost appetite, but doctors warn this can trigger overeating and a return of “food noise.” Clinicians advise patients to carefully readjust dosing schedules if they postpone a shot.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Americans using GLP-1 weight loss drugs are rethinking Thanksgiving as the medications

00:07reshape appetite, fullness, and food choices, according to the Wall Street Journal.

00:12Doctors say the weekly injections suppress hunger and make heavy,

00:16greasy, and sugary dishes less appealing for many patients,

00:19prompting lighter menus built around protein and vegetables.

00:22Some people consider adjusting their injection schedules to increase appetite for the holiday

00:27meal, but clinicians warn that delaying doses can bring back hunger and lead to overeating.

00:33Specialists advise patients who delay their GLP-1 shots to adjust their injection schedules

00:37accordingly afterward, and they warn that postponing doses can bring back hunger and

00:42food noise, increasing the risk of overeating.

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