Pay attention to variety even when you eat less. Include protein foods you can tolerate, such as fish, eggs, tofu or beans, and record actual intake to support a discussion about goals with a clinician or dietitian.
Widen your choices of protein foods
Health Canada lists varied protein foods including beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, fish, eggs, lean meat and dairy. These foods also supply nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.[1]
List options you can eat rather than relying on one food every day. For example, alternate eggs, tofu or beans, and fish. These are food-choice examples, not a prescribed calorie level or personal meal plan.
Start with what you actually eat
The joint advisory emphasizes nutrient density and individual nutritional status during GLP-1 therapy.[2] Review your current food intake and health rather than adopting an online protein number unchanged.
When logging food, check the product and portion. Recipes and brands can differ even when names look similar. Check packaged-food nutrition labels and reduce the logged portion if you did not finish it.
A small check for today’s meals
- List the protein foods you ate.
- If you missed a meal, record the time and reason.
- Note foods you cannot tolerate, allergies and usual restrictions.
- If inadequate intake persists, bring your records to a clinician or nutrition professional.
A small check-in today
- Do the logged food and portion match what you ate?
- Have you included allergies and restrictions?
- Have you recorded why eating was difficult?
Frequently asked questions
Can everyone use the same protein target?
No. Health, intake and medical conditions can change an appropriate target. Ask your clinician first if you have dietary restrictions, including those related to kidney disease.
The GLP1 Helper editorial team prepared this general information from public sources. It has not received individual medical-expert review. It does not replace diagnosis or prescribing. Confirm approved uses and instructions in your country with your prescriber or pharmacist. Editorial principles
References
- Health Canada · Eat protein foodsPublic agency · food guidance · Source checked 2026-10-02
- American Society for Nutrition · Nutritional Priorities to Support GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity (2025)Professional organizations · joint advisory · Source checked 2026-10-02