What you eat on a GLP-1 does two jobs: it can ease the gut side effects, and it helps protect your muscle while you lose weight. Because these medications slow stomach emptying and cut appetite, smaller, smarter meals usually feel better than big or fatty ones — and getting enough protein matters more than ever. This section turns that into practical, prescriber-friendly guidance.
Start here
- GLP-1 foods to eat and avoid — a simple, side-effect-aware list.
The principles
- Eat smaller, slower, and earlier. Large, late, or high-fat meals tend to worsen nausea and reflux.
- Protein first. Prioritizing protein supports muscle while appetite is low (pages on protein targets in progress).
- Hydrate. Slowed digestion and reduced intake make constipation and dehydration easy to miss.
A note on muscle
Rapid weight loss on a GLP-1 isn't all fat — without enough protein and some resistance activity, you can lose muscle too. We'll cover protein targets and practical habits in dedicated pages.
General information, not medical advice, and not a meal plan tailored to you. Talk to your clinician or a registered dietitian about your needs.
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