Professor Tim Spector issues weight loss jab food warning
Professor Tim Spector issues weight loss jab food warning
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Professor Tim Spector and his Zoe co-founder Jonathan Wolf have issued advice for those looking to change their diets in the new year. Professor Spector told listeners to the Zoe podcast that many are overlooking the potential benefits of GLP-1 weight loss injections.
Rather than condemning the controversial weight loss method, the expert pointed out: "At the moment, no one's giving advice to people on these drugs about what to eat. They just said you take care of it yourself. But once you take away that amazing hunger drive, it's a huge opportunity for people to start eating better…I think this is a perfect opportunity for people when the pressure's off.".
The Zoe expert stressed the importance of cutting back on ultra-processed foods and ensuring a nutrient-rich diet when you're taking weight loss medication. He explained: "There are many cases of people taking these drugs, getting nutritional deficiencies, because they're just not interested in the food.".
Professor Tim is advocating a greener diet by cutting out processed meats and fuelling up on gut-friendly foods. At the same time, he warned those who are just slightly overweight may still find risks of certain drugs can outweigh the benefits, but shared some hope that in the future these drugs could develop to be beneficial for everyone.
