One of the most overlooked effects of GLP-1 medications is the significant reduction in total food intake that can occur.
Meals get smaller. Portions shrink. Some foods become less appealing. For many people, vegetables are often the first thing to fall off the plate.
While appetite suppression can be helpful for weight loss, eating less overall also means fewer opportunities to take in the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients your body relies on every day.
On GLP-1s, micronutrient intake becomes more important, not less.
What Happens When Food Volume Decreases
When overall intake drops, it is not just calories that decrease; other nutrients also decrease. Nutrient intake often drops as well.
This can include lower intake of:
• Vitamins and minerals
• Antioxidants
• Fiber
• Plant compounds that support digestion and immunity
Even people who previously ate a balanced diet may find it harder to consistently include enough fruits and vegetables when appetite is low.
Over time, these gaps can affect energy levels, digestion, recovery, and overall well being.
Why Micronutrients Support Fat Loss and Muscle Health
Micronutrients play a key role in how your body functions during weight loss.
They help support:
• Energy production
• Muscle contraction and recovery
• Hormone regulation
• Digestive health
• Immune function
When micronutrient intake is inadequate, the body may feel more fatigued, workouts may suffer, and recovery can slow.
On GLP-1s, this can quietly contribute to feeling run down even when weight loss appears successful on the scale.
Vegetables, Digestion, and GLP-1s
GLP-1s slow digestion, which is part of why fullness lasts longer. For some people, this can also mean bloating, discomfort, or irregular digestion.
Vegetables and plant compounds can support gut health, but eating large volumes of fibrous foods is not always comfortable when appetite is low.
This is where flexibility becomes important. Nutrition does not have to be all or nothing.
Where a Greens Supplement Fits In
A greens powder is not meant to replace vegetables, but it can help fill in gaps when intake is inconsistent.
A product like TRU Greens Complete provides a concentrated source of plant nutrients that can support digestion, immune health, and overall micronutrient intake, especially during periods when appetite is reduced.
Using a greens supplement can be a simple way to support your body on days when vegetables feel unappealing or portions are very small.
Mixed into water or added to a smoothie, it allows you to maintain nutrient support without increasing food volume.
Supporting the Body Beyond Calories
Weight loss is not just about eating fewer calories. It is about maintaining the systems that allow your body to function well during that process.
Supporting micronutrient intake helps reinforce that your body is nourished, even when portions are smaller.
Alongside adequate protein, hydration, and strength training, tools like TRU Greens Complete can support digestion, recovery, and overall health while using a GLP-1.
Reframing the Goal
The goal is not to eat as little as possible.
The goal is to eat enough of what your body needs to stay strong, energized, and resilient.
That includes paying attention not just to protein and calories, but also to the nutrients that support everyday function.
Yours in Health,
Denise V.
