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Being a Foodie on a GLP-1
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- Apr 24, 2026
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Summary
Why GLP-1 Made Me Love Food More—Not Less From beetroot pasta to backyard salsa, this wasn’t about eating less. It was about finally tasting more. I want to tell you about two people on a GLP-1. First, there’s me. I’ve been on a maintenance dose—7.5 mg of Zepbound—for a while now. And recently, I went to an incredible Michelin-star restaurant. Now, at one point during that meal, I said something that surprised even me. The beetroot pasta was one of the best dishes I had ever tasted. Now, let’s pause there—because this matters. I don’t like beets. In fact, I’ve always said I hate beets. And yet, there I was, enjoying beetroot pasta. So what changed? Well, not my opinion of beets. But absolutely my appreciation of flavor. Then, Something Unexpected Happened During that same trip to Italy , I had one remarkable meal after another. For example, I ate at Ristorante Aroma, right next to the Colosseum. Then, I found a small, unforgettable place tucked away in Venice. Now, let me be clear—this is not a humble brag. Yes, the restaurants were fantastic. Yes, the trip was memorable. However, I’ve been to Europe before. And yet, this time was different. Because this time, I didn’t just eat the food. Instead, I tasted it. Moreover, I slowed down. In addition, I noticed the precision. And perhaps most importantly, I appreciated the flavors. Before, I think I liked good food. Now, I actually understand it. But Then There’s My Friend On the other hand, there’s my friend. He’s also on a GLP-1. In fact, he weighs a bit less than I do. However, he told me something that stopped me in my tracks. “I don’t enjoy food anymore.” Now, that’s not discipline. And it’s certainly not success. Instead, that’s anhedonia . In his case, the dose was too high. As a result, appetite didn’t just quiet do…