GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can support weight loss, but what happens to your gut health and muscle mass along the way? In this article, registered nurse Meryl Fury explores the importance of fiber, adequate protein, and resistance exercise in protecting your health while taking these medications—and why a whole-food, plant-based diet may offer important benefits.

This article explores what the research actually says about the ketogenic diet and body composition. While keto diets may lead to rapid short-term weight loss, studies suggest that much of the early weight loss may come from water and lean body mass rather than body fat alone. The article also compares ketogenic diets with low-fat, plant-based diets, highlighting differences in fat loss, metabolic health markers, and long-term sustainability. Overall, it emphasizes looking be