Being a Foodie on a GLP-1

Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson · Apr 24, 2026 · 9m

Why GLP-1 Made Me Love Food More—Not Less

From beetroot pasta to backyard salsa, this wasn’t about eating less. It was about finally tasting more.

I want to tell you about two people on a GLP-1.

First, there’s me.

I’ve been on a maintenance dose—7.5 mg of Zepbound—for a while now. And recently, I went to an incredible Michelin-star restaurant. Now, at one point during that meal, I said something that surprised even me.

The beetroot pasta was one of the best dishes I had ever tasted.

Now, let’s pause there—because this matters.

I don’t like beets.

In fact, I’ve always said I hate beets.

And…