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5 types of foods to avoid while taking a GLP-1

Eating certain foods while on these medications can trigger unwanted side effects or make it hard to get enough of the nutrients you need. Here’s what to avoid and why.

By Danielle DiMeglio|Scientifically reviewed by Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., M.S., R.D.

Last updated December 23, 2025

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