"Boost Your Body’s Fat-Burning Hormone — One Bite at a Time!"

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 "GLP-1 Power Foods: Eat Smart, Burn Fat, Balance Sugar!"

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite, and insulin secretion. Boosting natural GLP-1 levels can support weight loss and blood sugar control — especially useful in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Here’s a list of foods that can naturally boost GLP-1:

1. Protein-Rich Foods

Eggs

Greek yogurt

Cottage cheese

Chicken breast

Fish (like salmon and sardines)

Legumes (like lentils, beans)


2. Fermented and Probiotic Foods

Yogurt (with live cultures)

Kefir

Sauerkraut

Kimchi

Miso
These improve gut health, which plays a role in GLP-1 secretion.


3. High-Fiber Foods

Oats

Barley

Apples (with skin)

Berries (blueberries, raspberries)

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts

Chia seeds, flaxseeds
Soluble fiber in particular can stimulate GLP-1.


4. Healthy Fats

Extra virgin olive oil

Avocados

Nuts (almonds, walnuts)

Fatty fish (omega-3 rich)


5. Bitter Foods

Dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, dandelion greens)

Green tea

Dark chocolate (in moderation)


6. Spices and Natural Compounds

Ginger

Turmeric

Cinnamon

Berberine-containing herbs (e.g., barberry, goldenseal)


7. Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (diluted before meals may help with satiety and blood sugar)

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