Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs. Here's why.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
You might want to avoid these Thanksgiving foods if you’re taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic
Doctors recommend that people on weight-loss drugs try to avoid foods that are slathered in butter or sugar. So opt for the green beans with almond slivers over the dense green bean casserole and perhaps consider the homemade cranberry sauce over the canned variety.
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“I love Thanksgiving for the pumpkin pie — it's such a low-sugar dessert that it tends to be fine for your blood sugar,” Bensley tells PEOPLE. “Chocolate is okay, but just try to do it with your meal to keep that blood sugar stable.”
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