Can’t Eat Much on a GLP-1? These Dietitian-Approved Products Can Help

Sometimes all you can manage to eat is a few bites, and that’s when a protein-rich snack really shines. I often recommend keeping Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame snacks on hand, because they deliver a surprising amount of nutrition in a very small serving. Each portable, 100-calorie pack provides 10 grams (g) of plant-based protein, 6 g of fiber, and 10% of your daily iron needs for energy.

I also love that these snacks are shelf-stable and individually portioned. That makes them perfect for tossing into a purse, gym bag, or desk drawer for when it’s time to eat but your hunger is just not there. They’re crunchy, satisfying, and offer significantly more protein than many grab-and-go snack foods.

When you’re eating much less than usual on a GLP-1, getting enough micronutrients (e.g., vitamins and minerals) can become just as challenging as meeting your macronutrient needs (protein, carbs, and fats). While I always encourage clients to get the majority of their nutrition from whole foods and drinks whenever they can, taking a multivitamin can help fill in nutritional gaps on days when this can be very challenging.

When clients ask me about vitamins, I frequently recommend Grüns gummies. They contain more than 20 essential vitamins and minerals, prebiotic fiber, and plant-based ingredients in one serving of eight gummies. They come individually packaged, making them a cinch to keep in your purse, travel bag, or desk drawer. That helps you stay consistent in your routine.

They’re not a substitute for balanced meals, but they can help fill nutritional gaps on days when eating enough simply isn’t realistic — something I frequently see among people taking GLP-1 medications.

If your appetite is very low on a GLP-1, preparing a large meal may feel overwhelming. In this case, eating a quality protein bar can help fill in some nutritional gaps, and I recommend GLP-1Care Protein Bars. Their nutritional profile is designed to meet the needs of GLP-1 users with 15 g of protein and 5 g of fiber in only 160 calories. Each bar also packs several essential micronutrients that may be hard to get enough of when you’re not hungry, such as calcium, vitamin D, and iron.

I appreciate how these bars pack in a generous amount of nutrition without going overboard. For example, some bars marketed to GLP-1 users are almost excessively high in fiber, sometimes close to half a day’s worth in just a few bites. While fiber is essential for supporting digestion and regularity, having too much at once can be bothersome and uncomfortable when you’re already feeling very full to begin with.

These bars come in two yummy flavors: cinnamon and caramel cocoa. I also like that they’re soft, satisfying, and easy to eat when a full meal just doesn’t sound appealing. They’re a convenient option to keep in your bag, desk drawer, or pantry for those days when your appetite is especially low, such as on shot day.

One of the easiest ways to boost nutrition without adding another full meal is by taking a simple protein powder. As a dietitian, I often recommend mixing an unflavored protein powder into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, soups, or even pancake batter to get more protein without significantly changing the taste or texture.

Naked Whey Protein Powder is one of my go-to recommendations. It contains just one ingredient, grass-fed whey protein, and it provides 25 g of high-quality protein to help prevent muscle loss, all in just 120 calories per serving.

Its unflavored formula blends easily into both sweet and savory foods, making it an incredibly versatile way to get more protein without adding unnecessary sugars, fillers, or artificial ingredients. I add a scoop of it to my oatmeal almost every morning, and I love how it mixes in easily without leaving a chalky aftertaste, unlike some other protein powders. When eating enough feels like a challenge, finding easy ways to “sneak” protein into foods and drinks using protein powders like this can make a meaningful difference in meeting your daily needs.

When you’re feeling nauseous or just not in the mood for solid food, drinking a prepared protein shake can be helpful. I often recommend keeping one handy for mornings or days when your appetite is especially low. Many people tell me they simply can’t fathom eating a full breakfast, but sipping on a shake is often much more manageable.

Overall, Oikos Pro drinks deliver plenty of nutrition in every sip. They can go a long way when you’re able to tolerate only small amounts of food on your GLP-1 treatment.