Protein staples (buy weekly) Chicken breast (boneless, skinless), 2-3 pounds Salmon fillets, 1-1.5 pounds White fish (cod, tilapia), 1 pound Ground turkey (93% lean), 1 pound Eggs, 1-2 dozen Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat), 32 oz container Cottage cheese (low-fat), 16 oz container Whey protein isolate powder, keep one tub on hand Carbohydrate staples (buy biweekly) Steel-cut or rolled oats Quinoa Brown rice Sweet potatoes, 3-4 Whole grain bread Canned black beans and lentils (low-sodium) Vegetables and fruits (buy weekly) Spinach or mixed greens, 2-3 bags Broccoli, 2-3 crowns Zucchini, 2-3 Bell peppers, 3-4 Asparagus, 1 bunch Cherry tomatoes, 1 pint Cucumbers, 2-3 Berries (mixed), 2 containers Bananas, small bunch Avocados, 2-3 Fats and extras (buy monthly) Extra virgin olive oil Almond butter (natural, no added sugar) Almonds (raw or dry roasted) Walnuts Chia seeds Hummus Low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth Week-by-week nutritional adjustments during dose escalation Your diet strategy needs to evolve as your tirzepatide protocol progresses through dose escalation
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Regular follow-ups are crucial to adjust the dose as needed and monitor for any side effects
12 In November 2023, subcutaneous tirzepatide was approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight accompanied by at least 1 weight-related condition
The investigators found that starting at a lower dose (2 mg rather than 4 mg) partially blunted the early gastrointestinal side effects the same titrate-slowly principle that governs approved incretin drugs