These habits can help your medication work better and improve your overall health
The good news: it almost always improves dramatically once your body adapts
Foods to Avoid: Spicy foods (hot peppers, chili, curry) Fatty and fried foods (burgers, fries, pizza) Chocolate Coffee and tea Soda and fizzy drinks Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits) Tomatoes and tomato sauce Onions and garlic Mint (even breath mints and gum) Alcohol Foods That Help: Lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish) Green vegetables (broccoli, green beans, leafy greens) Oatmeal and whole grains Bananas, melons, apples, and pears Ginger (great for nausea too!) Healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts) Egg whites Ginger has natural properties that fight inflammation and can help with heartburn and nausea two common problems when starting semaglutide
Running, cycling, and elliptical work challenge your cardiovascular system and burn calories during the activity
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After withdrawing the needle, apply firm pressure with a clean gauze pad for at least 2 minutes (longer for patients on blood thinners), but do not rub the area
