How sources are used
Our source review focuses on public health nutrition guidance, medication labeling information, digestive health resources, and general nutrition principles related to protein, fiber, hydration, fat, added sugar, alcohol, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Sources help shape the rating framework, but each food page is written as a practical educational summary for everyday use.
Source categories used
- GLP-1 prescribing information and medication labeling references, especially information about gastrointestinal side effects and delayed gastric emptying.
- Public health nutrition references about balanced eating patterns, protein, fiber, hydration, added sugar, sodium, and alcohol.
- Digestive health resources about nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, fullness, and when symptoms need medical attention.
- Food labels and manufacturer nutrition information for branded products when a branded product is included.
- General cooking and preparation principles, such as how frying, cream sauces, carbonation, spice, and portion size can affect tolerance.
How to interpret the database
The database translates general published guidance into practical food-level categories. It is not a clinical guideline, and the ratings do not replace individualized guidance from a prescriber or registered dietitian. A rating is a starting point for comparison, not a promise about how a food will feel.
Medication labeling references
GLP-1 Food Map references publicly available prescribing and medication labeling information for GLP-1 medications when discussing common gastrointestinal side effects, hydration concerns, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, and when to seek care. Users should rely on their own medication label and healthcare team for personal instructions.
Nutrition and digestive health references
The rating framework also draws from public health and digestive health concepts such as gradual fiber increases, adequate fluids, protein planning, limiting high-fat meals during nausea, and recognizing when persistent symptoms need clinical support.
Branded food labels
Branded product pages are reviewed using public product labels when available. Ingredients and nutrition facts can change, so branded entries should be checked against the current package before purchase or use.
Last updated
Last updated June 2026. Source review and page updates are ongoing as the database and guides expand.