What Protein, Gut Health, and GLP-1s Mean for Weight Health with Ashley Koff, RD (ep – 88)

Would you believe that nutrition for weight health is not about following the strictest diet, cutting the most calories, or chasing one perfect macro?

For Ashley Koff, RD, acclaimed weight-health expert, it is about understanding what your body needs to function better. In this episode, she sits down once again with Dr. Ginger Hultin to unpack what nutrition really looks like when the goal is supporting weight health. Together, they explore why better nutrition goes beyond diet labels, calorie counting, or one-size-fits-all advice. Ashley shares how timing, quality, digestion, and total nutrition all play a role, while exploring today’s biggest conversations around protein, fiber, GLP-1 medications, liquid nutrition, and food satisfaction.

If you’ve ever wondered what to eat for weight health, this episode offers a more personalized and nuanced way to think about nutrition.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

[00:02:34] Ashley's four pillars of Better Nutrition

[00:03:53] How to navigate popular diet trends

[00:07:17] Fiber, GLP-1 medications, and why timing and amount matter

[00:13:10] GLP-1 side effects and the nutrients most at risk

[00:16:33] Why liquid nutrition can be a game-changer for GLP-1s

[00:17:16] The role of food enjoyment and satisfaction in your health journey

[00:21:54] How to successfully transition off GLP-1 medications

[00:23:33] Understanding protein and getting back to what your body needs

[00:26:32] Ashley's book and her approach to weight health

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