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Fiber foods: Breakfast foods that contain nuts, seeds, whole grains, berries, or avocado are all breakfast foods with good sources of fiber
Extra weight can sometimes make it harder to stay active or increase the risk for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea
By triggering your pancreas to release insulin, lowering the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood, and slowing stomach emptying to digest food more slowly, GLP-1 promotes satiety by affecting areas of your brain that process sensations of hunger and fullness
Additional Information Janet Helm, MS, RDN, is a Chicago-based registered dietitian nutritionist who has spent her career at the intersection of nutrition science, culinary trends, and the stories we tell about what we eat