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.

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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

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