GLP-1 Nutrition, Protein & Hydration Toolkit

Support patients taking GLP-1 medications with practical nutrition education resources designed to address common dietary challenges during treatment. This GLP-1 Nutrition, Protein & Hydration Toolkit brings together easy-to-understand handouts to help patients make nutritious food choices, maintain adequate protein intake, and prioritize hydration.

Medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide can affect appetite, food intake, and gastrointestinal comfort. Patients may struggle to eat enough protein, choose balanced foods, or drink adequate fluids. This toolkit provides practical guidance that healthcare professionals can use to support patients throughout their GLP-1 journey.

What’s Included?

• 8 Ways to Add Protein While on GLP-1 Medications: Practical strategies to increase protein intake when appetite is reduced, or meal portions are smaller.
• Good Sources of Protein for GLP-1 Patients: A helpful guide to identifying protein-rich foods and incorporating them into everyday meals and snacks.
• High-Protein Cookie Dough & Pudding: Easy, protein-rich recipe ideas that offer convenient options for patients looking for simple snacks or treats.
• GLP-1 Hydration Guide: Education on the importance of fluids, practical hydration tips, recognizing signs of dehydration, and tracking daily fluid intake.

Who Can Benefit?

This toolkit is ideal for:

• Registered dietitians and nutrition professionals
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES)
• Weight management professionals
• Diabetes educators
• Healthcare providers counseling patients taking GLP-1 medications

How to Use This Toolkit

Use these resources during nutrition counseling, weight management visits, diabetes education appointments, or as printable take-home materials. The handouts can help reinforce conversations about protein needs, food choices, hydration habits, and practical ways to support nutritional intake during GLP-1 treatment.

Why You’ll Love It

• Four practical resources in one convenient bundle
• Patient-friendly nutrition education
• Supports protein intake and hydration habits
• Includes easy recipe ideas
• Saves time when preparing patient education materials
• Useful for individual counseling and ongoing nutrition support

Created by Elizabeth Berkey, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, BC-ADM, a registered dietitian and diabetes specialist with more than 25 years of experience in nutrition counseling, diabetes education, and weight management.

Please note: Nutrition and fluid needs vary by individual. Recommendations should be personalized based on medical history, medications, nutritional status, and healthcare provider guidance. These materials are intended for education and are not a substitute for individualized medical nutrition therapy.