Guides
Practical, judgement-free guides to eating well on GLP-1 medication. Looking to cook? See our free high-protein GLP-1 recipes.
Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Mounjaro vs Zepbound: Diet & Food Differences Explained
What actually differs between Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound for eating and food side effects — semaglutide vs tirzepatide, common side effects, and why the same food strategies work for all four.
8 min read
7-Day GLP-1 Meal Plan (High-Protein, Small Appetite)
A simple, balanced 7-day GLP-1 meal plan built around protein and gentle textures — breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks sized for a small appetite on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound.
10 min read
Foods to Avoid on GLP-1 Medication (Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro)
The foods that commonly cause nausea, bloating and discomfort on GLP-1 medication — fried, rich, spicy, sugary and fizzy — and what to eat instead.
11 min read
GLP-1 Constipation: Foods That Help (Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro)
Why GLP-1 medication causes constipation and the high-fibre foods and simple habits that help — beans, oats, chia, fruit and water — introduced the gentle way.
11 min read
GLP-1 Diet & Nutrition: What to Eat on Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro
How to eat well on GLP-1 medication — protein targets, handling nausea, fibre and hydration, and building satisfying meals around a smaller appetite.
12 min read
How Much Protein Do You Need on Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro?
How much protein per day on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound: the sourced 1.2–1.6g/kg target, a UK small-portions protein table, and a worked 120g day.
11 min read
GLP-1 Nausea: Foods That Help (and What to Avoid)
The foods that help with GLP-1 nausea on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, the ones that trigger it, and simple habits that settle the stomach.
10 min read
High-Protein Breakfasts for a Small Appetite on GLP-1
High-protein breakfast ideas built for a smaller appetite on GLP-1 medication — with the honest protein in each, how to top up the ones that fall short, and what to do if mornings are your worst time.
9 min read
How to Choose the Best GLP-1 Recipe App (2026)
What actually makes a recipe app useful on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound — a buyer’s checklist and how Basilino compares.
7 min read
Common questions
- Is this GLP-1 nutrition advice medical advice?
- No. These guides are general food and nutrition information, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. They're not a substitute for guidance from your prescriber, doctor, or a registered dietitian, who can account for your specific health history and medication.
- Which GLP-1 medications do these guides cover?
- The GLP-1 receptor agonists most commonly prescribed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes: Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide), Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide), and Saxenda (liraglutide). The eating challenges — small appetite, nausea, protecting muscle — are similar across all of them.
- How often are these guides updated?
- Each guide shows its publish and last-updated date. We revisit them as nutrition guidance evolves; if you spot something that's changed, email hello@basilino.com.
- Who writes these guides?
- Basilino's guides are written by our team and grounded in general nutrition guidance (protein, fibre, hydration) commonly given to people on GLP-1 medication. We link to guides for cooking the food they describe — see our free GLP-1 recipes.