Nature’s GLP-1
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a hormone produced in the gut that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar, appetite, and digestion. It stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon release, slows gastric emptying, and promotes satiety, helping to control blood sugar levels and reduce hunger.
Pharmaceutical versions of GLP-1 are synthetic versions that mimic the natural hormone in our body and come with some extensive side effects like muscle decay and bone fragility. If you are considering GLP-1 drugs, consider getting the same results from whole foods.Whole foods are always the right choice when it comes to health and the proof is in the fact that foods rich in protein, fat, and fiber are the main trigger for our own body’s GLP-1 production.
More importantly avoiding processed foods and considering what type of carbs you’re eating are a great way to control the amount of calories you’re consuming. One of the most fascinating experiments that has been replicated time and time again with the same results that you can do at home is eat a meal high in protein, fat, and fiber. Eat until you are full and cannot eat any more of this food choice (think steak), and then put a carb rich food like pasta or cake in front of yourself and see if your appetite changes. Most likely you are able to eat more of the carb food but cannot eat another bite of that protein and fat rich choice. This is a hormonal response and is why protein, fat, and fiber content is so important to consider when it comes to your diet.
Here’s a list of foods to consider:
Steak (High quality steak is not a bad choice, processed red meat like bologna or hotdogs should be limited however)
Avocados
Vegetables (Light on the potatoes my friend, go for the colorful ones that you like)
Olive Oil
Nuts
Eggs ( A great choice, always go for pasture raised)
Chicken (Dark meat will be more filling due to the fat content, go for the pasture raised chicken here as well!)
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/foods-that-increase-glp-1#foods-to-increase-glp-1
Author: Traci Pederson
