On Ozempic or Mounjaro in the UAE? The nutrition side of GLP-1 care
GLP-1 medications are prescribed and managed by doctors. This page is not about whether to take them or how to dose them. It is about what you eat while you do, because appetite drops and food choices matter more.
Why nutrition still matters on a GLP-1
When you eat less, it is easier to fall short on protein and nutrients. Losing weight without protecting muscle can leave you weaker and make weight regain more likely.
- Prioritise protein at each meal to help protect muscle
- Include strength training, agreed with your doctor
- Smaller, balanced meals if large meals feel uncomfortable
- Fibre and fluids for digestion
- Build habits now that you can keep long term
Alongside your doctor, never instead
Nutrition works alongside your doctor’s care, not instead of it. Diagnosis, medication and hormone therapy decisions stay with your physician.
Tina does not advise on starting, stopping or dosing any medication. Side effects should always be discussed with your prescribing doctor.
Working with Tina
Working with Tina one to one online is available through her 6 month Hormone Reset Method™ (HRM™), which includes 3 private consultations with Tina plus ongoing support throughout the program, on Zoom. To start, apply for the program.
About Tina
Tina Chagoury is a clinical dietitian licensed by the Dubai Health Authority since 2005 and a certified Functional Hormone Specialist (2024). She holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Public Health from the American University of Beirut, and has more than 20 years of experience in women’s health nutrition.
What should I eat on Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Focus on protein at each meal, plenty of vegetables and fibre, and enough fluids. Portions may be smaller, so quality matters more.
Do I lose muscle on GLP-1 medication?
Some weight lost can be muscle. Enough protein and strength training help protect it. Ask your doctor what activity suits you.
Can a dietitian adjust my medication?
No. Medication decisions belong to your prescribing doctor. A dietitian supports the nutrition side.
What happens when I stop the medication?
That is a conversation for your doctor. Habits built during treatment are what you keep afterwards, which is why nutrition support matters.