7 Things You Can't Eat on Weight-Loss Drugs

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Greasy, high-fat foods

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, recommends not eating "fried" or "greasy" foods to avoid some of the drugs' most common side effects.

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High roughage foods

"High roughage" means that there's a lot of fiber in something—and fiber takes a long time for the body to digest.

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Foods with refined

Refined carbs and added sugars are also best avoided while taking weight loss drugs.

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Foods that cause

Because of the slowed gastric emptying on Ozempic, foods that cause bloating could impact you for longer than usual.

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Excessive Alcohol

Many people find that weight loss drugs curb their cravings for booze and other stimulants, making it easier to cut back on their alcohol consumption.

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Spicy food

Spicy foods are a crowd favorite—but beware before diving into a full plate of it.

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High-Sodium Foods

"Long-term ingestion of a high-salt diet is also associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome through unknown mechanisms," the researchers write.

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