9 Winter Vegetables to Eat If You’re Taking a GLP-1 Medication

9. Mushrooms

With the sun being a rare guest during winter, getting enough vitamin D is a priority—especially for people taking GLP-1 medications, who are at a higher risk of deficiency. Vitamin D supports bone health, muscle function, hormone production and mood. For GLP-1 users, getting enough vitamin D is particularly important, as weight loss can reduce bone density, says Kara Craddock, M.S., RDN.

Mushrooms are one of the few foods that provide vitamin D, says Craddock. They contain vitamin D2, which the body can convert into the more bioavailable form, vitamin D3. To get the most benefit, choose mushrooms grown in sunlight, as this significantly boosts their vitamin D content.

While mushrooms alone won't meet your full vitamin D needs, adding them to meals can help fill the gap.