Show Notes
In this episode of The GLP-1 Podcast Show, I speak with Melissa Mitri, Registered Dietitian and weight loss expert at Melissa Mitri Nutrition, about real-world nutrition strategies for patients using GLP-1 therapies. She focuses on nutrient density, meal structure, side effect management, muscle preservation, and long-term habit building. Melissa shares clinical insights from nearly two decades of practice working directly with patients. Melissa highlights how nutrition and lifestyle optimize outcomes alongside GLP-1 medications. Listen now on all major platforms!
“GLP-1 therapies shift nutrition counseling away from calorie obsession toward nutrient density, because patients eat smaller portions and every bite must support metabolic health.”
Meet the guest: Melissa Mitri, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian, weight loss expert, and founder of Melissa Mitri Nutrition. She specializes in sustainable weight management, including nutrition support for patients using GLP-1 therapies. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, her work focuses on nutrient density, habit formation, and evidence based care.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn: https - www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mitri-ms-rd-9539789/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theweightloss.dietitian?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== GLP-1 Cheat Sheet for Clinicians - https://buy.stripe.com/8wMfZa6lRaMK9jieUU
What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:45) Introduction (02:27) Nutrition approach (04:59) Meal timing (07:23) Side effects (12:14) Muscle preservation (17:35) Long-term habits (29:49) Final Questions
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/glp1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglp1podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-glp-1-podcast-show/
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