Nausea on GLP-1 Medication

What to eat and what to avoid

Understanding Nausea

Nausea is the most common side effect of GLP-1 medications. Foods that are easy to digest, low in fat, and mild in smell tend to be best tolerated.

Best Foods for Nausea

These foods have the highest tolerance scores for nausea. Higher scores mean better tolerated.

Food Category Tolerance Score Calories Protein
Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salteasy_digest_grains
0.94
0 kcal0.0g
Melon balls, frozengentle_fruits
0.94
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, HEALTHY CHOICE Chicken and Rice Soup, cannedbroths_liquids
0.94
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, HEALTHY CHOICE Chicken Noodle Soup, cannedbroths_liquids
0.94
0 kcal0.0g
Tofu yogurtlean_proteins
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Yogurt, Greek, Blueberry, CHOBANIlean_proteins
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfatlean_proteins
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfatlean_proteins
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Horned melon (Kiwano)gentle_fruits
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Melon, banana (Navajo)gentle_fruits
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, driedgentle_fruits
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Yogurt, Greek, 2%fat, coconut blend, CHOBANIdairy_alternatives
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Chicken, canned, no brothbroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Chicken, canned, meat only, with brothbroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, chicken broth cubes, drybroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, SWANSON, vegetable brothbroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, vegetable broth, ready to servebroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, vegetable with beef broth, canned, condensedbroths_liquids
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Crackers, milkanti_nausea_foods
0.92
0 kcal0.0g
Soup, pea, split with ham, canned, condensedhigh_fiber_foods
0.92
0 kcal0.0g

⚕ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. GLP-1 medications should only be used under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or registered dietitian before making changes to your diet or medication regimen. If you are experiencing severe side effects, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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