It’s hard to browse through social media and escape the seeming omnipresence of Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP1 injectables: the weight-loss jabs have changed the narrative around what real, sustainable wellness truly entails. Much of the conversation surrounding these medications has to do with how they work, namely by suppressing appetite and regulating digestion. And, to no-one’s surprise, many fitness hack-loving influencers have taken a leap of faith to what they dub as Nature’s Ozempic or foods that mimic the effects of these injections. Although many nutritionists warn that such claims are oversimplified and can be misleading, there is some truth to the correlation between blood sugar and weight gain.

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“When blood sugar levels fluctuate drastically, they trigger insulin surges that store fat and leave you feeling hungry more often. But from our experience, we’ve seen significant transformations when individuals focus on stabilising blood sugar through lifestyle, not just food. While whole foods are powerful, what truly impacts blood sugar and weight is the overall lifestyle — how you move, how you sleep, how you manage stress and emotions. A holistic approach that addresses all these pillars is what drives real, lasting change,” says Deepika Rathod, chief nutrition officer at Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems.