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Most people on GLP-1s already know to watch their protein. But more than 90% of Americans weren't getting enough fiber to begin with, and eating less on a GLP-1 can make that gap even bigger. In this episode, recorded live at FNCE, Ana sits down with registered dietitian Courtney McCormick from Olipop to talk about why "just eat more fiber" can backfire, how to add it without the bloating, and what happened in a study that swapped regular cola for Olipop.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Why GLP-1s can widen a fiber gap most people already have
- Why not all fibers work the same, and why constipation isn't always about fiber
- The "low and slow" way to add fiber, and why fluids matter so much
- Why Olipop put prebiotic fiber in a soda in the first place
- Olipop's soda swap study: blood sugar after Vintage Cola vs. regular cola
- Why GLP-1s can lower your thirst, and how much fluid to aim for
- Does coffee, tea, or soda count? Plus carbonation and electrolytes
- Small, easy swaps to cut sugary drinks
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Courtney McCormick, MS, RD, MPH, is a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience, most of it in weight management. She started in public health nutrition, moved into product development and clinical research in industry, and is now the manager of clinical research and scientific content at Olipop. She manages Olipop's clinical research program and its dietitian program, which has more than 4,000 dietitians enrolled.
CHAPTERS
00:00 The fiber gap on GLP-1s
00:24 Welcome to the FNCE series
02:15 Meet Courtney McCormick
03:35 What kind of research does a soda company do?
04:20 Why fiber matters on GLP-1s
05:36 Constipation: why "eat more fiber" isn't always the answer
07:02 Bloating and the "low and slow" approach
09:18 Why put fiber in a soda?
10:49 A word from AG1
11:43 15 million pounds of fiber, and why flavor matters
13:11 The soda swap study and blood sugar
14:57 Real-world swap: about 62 million pounds of sugar removed
16:06 Hydration: why GLP-1s can lower your thirst
17:12 How much fluid should you drink?
17:52 Does coffee, tea, or soda count?
18:25 Carbonation on GLP-1s
20:01 Make every sip count
21:09 Do you need electrolytes?
21:38 A word from Berry Street
22:41 Small swaps for better drinks
24:21 Inside FNCE
28:02 Where to find Olipop
28:50 Thanks for listening
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