It turns out your body already knows how to make the hormone that makes it work—you just need to give it the right foods! Dr. Livingood down 10 specific foods that naturally trigger your body's own GLP-1 production, the same hormone pharmaceutical drugs are designed to mimic.
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- 1:05 — Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Cold-pressed, organic, and packaged in a dark glass bottle. - 4:07 — Turmeric
Emulsified with fats; 200 mg daily. - 6:20 — Oats and Barley
Helps keep you satisfied longer. Choose steel-cut or rolled oats, or upgrade to sprouted oats. About 1/2 cup per serving. Overnight oats can be combined with collagen or protein powder. Barley may have a stronger GLP-1 effect. Choose organic and non-GMO when possible. - 11:22 — Ginger
About a 1-inch piece per day. - 13:29 — Garlic
Cut or crush it and let it sit for about 10 minutes before using. About 2–3 cloves per day. - 15:36 — Lentils and Beans
Lentils are preferred, but other beans are good too. About 1/2 cup dry. - 18:04 — Mushrooms
Oyster and shiitake mushrooms are preferred, although white button mushrooms work too. About 1/2–1 cup per day. Fresh, dry, and organic. - 20:11 — Asparagus
About 1–2 times per week, with roughly 6–8 spears per serving. - 22:05 — Organic Moringa Leaf Powder
About 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon; 100–1,000 mg. Take in the morning or early afternoon. - 25:32 — Organic Matcha Green Tea
About 1/2–1 teaspoon per serving. Prepare with hot, but not boiling, water. About 1–2 cups per day. Contains caffeine.
Medical Disclaimer
The information provided in this article and accompanying video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Statements regarding foods, herbs, supplements, serving sizes, dosages, or potential health benefits should not be considered a substitute for guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Individual nutritional and medical needs vary, and some foods, herbs, and supplements may interact with medications or existing health conditions. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare provider before making significant dietary changes or beginning a new supplement regimen.
