Vegetables : Garlic, onions, scallions, spinach, kale, arugula, mixed greens, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes (fresh + canned/diced), cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, bell peppers, fennel, potatoes (baby, red, or Yukon gold), squash, beets, romaine lettuce, dill, parsley, capers, artichokes, peas, olives, lemon, and other citrus Fruits : Apples, pears, oranges, lemons, limes, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, melon, grapes, figs, dates, raisins, cherries, apricots, avocados, pomegranates Healthy fats : Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, ghee (optional), grapeseed oil, tahini, nut butters (optional), and olives Protein : Chicken thighs or breasts, turkey, salmon, sardines, cod, mackerel, shrimp, scallops, tuna (fresh or canned), eggs Grains : Whole-grain bread, pita bread, brown rice, quinoa, farro, bulgur, barley, orzo, chickpea pasta, whole-wheat pasta, oatmeal, whole-grain toast Dairy and other staples : Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, feta cheese, milk or milk alternative (if needed), tzatziki, baba ganoush, tahini-yogurt sauce, honey Beans and legumes : Chickpeas, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, hummus Nuts and seeds : Almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, cashews, peanuts, chia seeds, sesame seeds Pantry items and seasonings : Salt, pepper, olive oil, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, crushed red pepper, sesame, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard Optional items : Red wine (for meals), coffee or tea, sparkling water, whole-grain crackers, hummus, and small treats (dark chocolate fits the MedDiet ethos) Your Week-Long Semaglutide and Mediterranean Meal Plan Disclaimer : The following meal plan is an example
Semaglutide primarily affects the earlier step of acid-dependent separation from dietary proteins
Mounjaros side effects are similar to those caused by Ozempic
Dropping back to the previous dose for two to four weeks and then attempting the escalation again often works
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