Food, nutrition & muscle
Appetite drops 60-80% on a GLP-1, so every bite has to count. Protein targets, muscle preservation, what to plate.
The hardest part of a GLP-1 is not losing weight. It is losing it well. This hub is the practical food companion for anyone trying to protect muscle and hit nutrition targets on a shrunken appetite.
Where to start.
3 guides so far. We add to this hub as new trials land or readers ask.
The Complete GLP-1 Nutrition Guide: Protein, Muscle, and What to Eat
Protein targets, muscle preservation, electrolytes, micronutrients, and sample days of eating. The practical food companion for life on a GLP-1.
Best Protein Powders for GLP-1 Users
The protein powders that fit a 30g-per-scoop target, sit well on a slow-emptying stomach, and don't rely on artificial sweeteners readers don't want.
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need on a GLP-1?
The target range (1.2-1.6g per kg body weight), why it matters for muscle preservation, how to hit it on a shrunken appetite, with worked examples.
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