Lighthouse Nutrition and Wellness

07/18/2026

Let us avoid lettuce, at least for now!

Cases of a parasitic infection have topped 1,000 in Michigan, according to local health officials.

06/18/2026

Next week Wednesday everyone!! Come on out! Readings are at noon and 5:15; however it's overall a stop-by-when-you-can format.

06/06/2026

Did you know that most GLP-1 studies are industry-funded and prepared? That means the pharma companies that create the drugs also are the ones who create the studies saying they are safe? That's why it's interesting that a study using AI that mined for comments by actual users onlnie found a lost more side effects than the "studies" did. Check it out here-

An analysis involving 410,198 Reddit posts between 2019 and 2025 and 67,008 users, who mentioned semaglutide or tirzepatide, reveals a spectrum of associated reported side effects extending beyond the commonly known safety profile of these two drugs.

05/27/2026

Almost done with May! But it's still....

05/17/2026

GLP1 RA's are all the rage, but what are the long-term benefits, really? When it comes to weight loss, apparently not as much as we think! I'm also not sure if it's worth all the gall bladder removals I'm hearing about! More than ever..like every few patients on GLP-1RA's I work with.

The study concludes with:

"Although GLP-1 receptor agonists achieve unprecedented weight loss, many individuals plateau but remain with overweight/obesity. This plateau reflects narrowing of the energy intake and expenditure gap during long-term treatment. To attenuate this, systematic integration of nutrition and behavioral therapy could be tested as adjuncts, particularly approaches that support nutrient adequacy and prevent excess energy intake. Whether such strategies can sustain or extend GLP-1 receptor agonist–induced weight loss warrants future study."

Glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) receptor agonists have transformed obesity treatment by inducing clinically significant weight loss. However, long-term use can lead to a plateau that may trigger discontinuation and weight regain.

04/01/2026

Yes, for 15 years now!

04/01/2026

Finally, we have some good health recommendations coming out! Reducing red meat and meat in general! Reducing sodium and additives in food would be another great upcoming area to address also!

The American Heart Association wants you to get more of your protein from plant sources. These foods can help you hit your goals with less saturated fat.