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10/08/2026

Blog #8 is a recap of previous blogs about nutrition and GLP-1 medications - all on our website.

We've covered a lot over the past few weeks — so let's bring it all together. Whether you've been following along from the start or you're just joining us, here's your roadmap for eating well on a GLP-1.

10/08/2026

Changing your eating habits takes time.

So far in this series, we've covered the basics of GLP-1 medications, why what you eat still matters, and how to manage common side effects. Now let’s talk about the bigger picture: the habits that will carry you forward, whether you stay on a GLP-1 long-term or eventually come off it.

06/08/2026

Read blog #6 about getting all the nutrients you need. Catch up with all our blogs on our website.

We've talked a lot about how we eat less overall on a GLP-1. Now let's focus on what that means for your nutrient intake — and how to make sure those smaller amounts of food still cover your body's needs.

03/08/2026

Blog #5 constipation and bloating are common side effects

Constipation and bloating are some of the other most common side effects people experience on a GLP-1. Why does this happen?

30/07/2026

Blog #4 protecting your muscle mass while on a GLP-1 is important

Let's tackle something that doesn't get talked about enough: muscle. As we lose weight it can be easy (and hopeful) to assume it's all fat. But weight loss — especially more rapid weight loss — can include muscle too. The good news is that with a few intentional choices, you can protect it.

29/07/2026

Our blog about managing effects on your tummy when starting weight management medications (GLP-1)

If you've started a GLP-1 medication and felt queasy or uncomfortably full after just a few bites, you're not alone. Nausea and early fullness are some of the most common side effects — they are more likely to happen in the first few days after starting or with each dose increase.

28/07/2026

http://nutritioncare.co.nz/blog-and-testimonials/2026/7/24/managing-nausea-and-early-fullness-on-a-glp-1

24/07/2026

Second in our series about nutrition and GLP-1 medications.

Let's talk about a common misconception: that once you're on a GLP-1, nutrition becomes less important. In reality, it's the opposite - what you eat matters more now, not less.

18/07/2026

We are writing a series of blogs on GLP-1 weight management medications to share the facts and hopefully answer some questions. See the first one below:

What Is a GLP-1, Really? A Simple Explanation. You've probably heard the term "GLP-1" everywhere lately - on the news, in conversations with friends, maybe even from your own doctor. But what does it actually mean, and what is the link with our food choices and how we eat? Let's break it d

22/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete. Best wishes for 2026
We are taking a break over the holiday season. Nutrition Care dietitians back in clinic on Friday 9 January