Nutrition

What to Eat on a GLP-1: The Complete Food Guide

Half the appetite means every bite has to work harder. The foods that earn their place on a GLP-1 — and the ones that make side effects worse.

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The short answer: [Bold lede — protein first, produce second, and the short list of foods that reliably aggravate GI side effects.]

[Intro placeholder: the smaller-appetite math, protein-first eating, why “eat less” advice fails on a GLP-1.]

Key takeaways

  • [Protein first, every meal]
  • [Foods that fight nausea] — [placeholder]
  • [What to skip] — [greasy/heavy placeholder]

The protein-first plate

[Placeholder — targets, examples, link /tools/protein-calculator/ and the protein powder roundup.]

Foods that help when nothing sounds good

[Placeholder — bland/cold/small strategies.]

Frequently asked questions

Can you drink alcohol on a GLP-1?

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What foods make side effects worse?

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Spencer Lanoue

Spencer is the founder of GLP Index. He researches GLP-1 medications, providers, and pricing full-time — every page on the site crosses his desk before it publishes.

This article is for information only and isn't medical advice — talk to a licensed clinician before changing your medication, diet, or supplements. Some links may earn us a commission; it never affects what we recommend. Medical disclaimer · Editorial policy

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