The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook: 150 Nutritious, Protein-Packed Recipes to Support Weight Loss, Maintain Muscle, and Help You Feel Your Best!

by Marie Feldman, Jodi Dalyai

Lose weight while staying healthy on GLP-1 medications with these helpful meal plans and nutrient-dense, high-protein recipes specifically designed to boost the effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and more.

When starting your GLP-1 journey, you’ll notice a distinct decrease in appetite—but when you’re eating less, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re getting the vitamins and nutrients your body needs in every meal. To avoid malnutrition, make the most of every meal, and continue losing weight, every recipe in this book is designed to get you the nutrients you need, prioritize protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and maintain muscle mass, and be delicious, quick, and easy…even with a small meal. From breakfast to dinner, try recipes
-A Super Greens Crustless Quiche that makes a hearty, low-carb breakfast
-A protein-packed Easy Chicken Cacciatore that’s the perfect filling meal
-Apple Almond Energy Bites that are the perfect energy-boosting snack
-And many more!

Complete with six weeks’ worth of meal plans, this cookbook has everything you need. Whether you’re just starting a GLP-1 medication and are looking for some healthy meal swaps or are a longtime user looking for some easy, tasty recipes to add into your rotation, look no further than The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook!

Genres: Cookbooks, Diets, Cooking

240 pages, Paperback

Published August 12, 2025

Reviews

[Mary Tufts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love finding new cookbooks especially the cookbooks that are informative, easy, low carb and healthy. Each of the recipes highlight the calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, sugar and protein so you can gage your daily macros. I struggle to take in enough protein and this cookbook helps give fresh ideas on how to increase your intake. The directions are easy to follow and the ingredients are common to find. I have already looked to this book several times for inspiration for family meals, lunch and snack ideas. A great kitchen cookbook for busy schedules!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc!

[EJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I admit to being a little skeptical when The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook came up on NetGalley titles; however, I'm so pleasantly surprised by what a great resource it is that I'm immediately reviewing it after reading (I know I'm bad at doing that, NG--so sorry!).

This cookbook is full of practicality--backed by science--presented in digestible (yes, I know what I did there:)) tidbits as well as the history of GLP-1s (and acknowledgment of their side effects and mitigation) in the introductory chapters, before transitioning to helpful sample meal plans for a reader's weeks, followed by the actual recipes, everything is streamlined without being overwhelming. Side note: I also appreciate the font, blocking choices, and choices on when to use colors--makes for a very clean layout. The tips on how to change up the recipes (make it vegan!) or more info on how beneficial ingredients you might not be as used to utilizing (looking at you, chickpeas) are also welcome inclusions in this particular cookbook.

The recipes included in this title are also basic enough for beginners and/or those who would classify themselves as "not a cook/not a baker" but as someone who *does* classify herself as a cook/baker AND has diabetes and is on a GLP-1, I can tell they're going to be tasty and generally filling without overloading on unnecessary ingredients. The recipes also don't call for a lot of potentially harder-to-come-by ingredients; I read and review these through my plentiful-options-in-the-suburbs-and-solidly-middle-class AND my I-grew-up-on-the-poor-side-in-a-food-desert lenses. Most ingredients are ones that are useful to have on hand, or that are pretty common to have in your fridge/cupboards as it is. I do wish, as someone who is allergic to eggs, that there were even more breakfast options included that didn't center on eggs--however, I do recognize that it's one of the simplest and easiest ways to build a high-protein, low carb breakfast. The "Lemony Blueberry Overnight Oats" are definitely a new flavor profile for overnight oats for me and I'm looking forward to trying those! And why have I never thought to make fried rice for breakfast? "Bacon and Egg Fried Rice"--yes, please! Well, for my family. :)

What else am I excited to try? Mexican-Style Tofu Scramble, Cucumbers with Minted Yogurt (just in time for the nine-kagillion cucumbers TheHusband just picked from the garden), Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (this one wouldn't be as easy for younger me to make), Versatile Chicken Vegetable Soup, Triple Tomato Bisque, Sesame Snap Peas, Cauliflower Faux-Soto, Roasted Lemon Pesto Broccoli, Spicy Turkey Burgers, Cornflake Chicken (the 80's child in me cries out!), Turkey Texas Hash, Pork Chops with Basalmic Glaze (to be honest, this will probably be tested *tonight*)...and on and on. Even the chapter on Plant Based Mains? I'm not usually one to skip my meaty mains, but I'm going to checking these out. *waves at my kid* - hey, let's try the Edamame and Noodle Stir Fry soon, mmmkay? And the SNACKS. OMS, the snacks. I *needed* this chapter in my work life!

Yes, yes, allll the raves. I need my library to have a copy. I need my own copy.

My thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a person who has been on the weight loss journey for quite a while now, I jumped at the chance to read and review a copy of this book.

First of all, I liked that it had an introductory section about the weight loss medications, potential side effects as well as the benefits. Then there were sections showing sample meal plans and recipes. Everything was easy to read and clean - very well organized. I believe this is a solid cookbook for someone who is either considering the weight loss meds or just getting started on them. For someone like myself who has been on them a while, most of the information is unneeded and many of the recipes were repetitive. That said, I did find some recipes that I will definitely look forward to making - just not as many as I had hoped for.

I still feel that this is a solid resource and most people will find it extremely helpful. I'm probably a bit of an outlier as I have been doing this for a while and do a lot of online research about the diet. I would definitely encourage someone just starting this journey to grab this book because it will prove helpful to them.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I chose to read and review it and the opinions contained here are entirely my own.

[Ashley Hite · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

GLP-1 diets and shots are all the rage these days with millions of people searching them out to assist on their weight loss journeys. The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook dives into what is a GLP-1, how it works and the nutritional component that is the most important step in the process. Most of the diets I have seen around the glp-1 plan fails to meet the necessary protein and balanced nutrition to gain muscle mass while slimming down, but this book does a great job of addressing this head on. Each recipe includes nutritional facts like calories, sugars, carbs and proteins. There is a brief introduction along with an ingredient list, easy to follow instructions. I have an early copy so not every recipe has a photo so I am hopeful this will be updated. There were a lot of new and unusual entries that I can not wait to try and add to my rotation. Things like maple orange dressing, honey lemon asparagus, and the walnut mushroom tacos have already become a favorite. I would recommend this book for those on glp-1 or anyone looking to improve their health or shake up their meal prep.

[Chrystal Mahan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Missed Opportunity for Deeper GLP-1 Support

As someone curious about managing nutrition while on GLP-1 medication, I was excited for a cookbook that promised structure, science, and satisfying meals. Instead, I got a set of recipes that could easily be pulled from Pinterest.

While the layout is clean and the recipes are easy to follow, there’s just not much here you can’t already find online. The meal plans are generic, and the advice doesn’t dig into the real challenges or side effects GLP-1 users face—like nausea, low energy, or how to truly optimize protein intake when your appetite is reduced.

This might be a decent intro for absolute beginners, but I was hoping for more depth, more creativity, and more value for readers already familiar with the basics.

2/5 stars – Simple and clean, but not nearly as specialized or informative as the title suggests.

[Reading Adventures · Rating 5 out of 5]

My struggle with weight has always been an issue. The hardest
part is knowing how to eat healthy and what to eat. I have
heard so much about the GL P-I diet and was so happy to find
this cookbook.
The book talks about how important that even though you are eating less that what you need to eat what is good for you. You need to get the vitamins and nutrients essential to your bodies health. This book is packed with recipes to help you create the meals you need to help feel full and get what you need to stay healthy. Everything from breakfast to dinner and recipes that are quick, easy and delicious.
The recipes are very detailed. They give nutrition information, description, ingredients and Step-by-Step directions. I love how easy they are to make. I also liked the Meal Plan examples
This book is what you need to guide you on your GLP-1 diet.

[N · Rating 4 out of 5]

GLP 1 medications are becoming more and more available and it is exciting to see cookbooks tageting those taking these medications as there are many changes in one's eating patterns. This book I would not say can replace advice you would get from your dietitian, but the recipes in this book offer some great delicious meals that are pretty simple to make.
If you are looking for variety and new ideas, this cookbook may be just what you need.

Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to review this advanced copy.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook provides some good basic information on GLP-1 medicines, how they work, and what you can expect in terms of side effects. This basic information will be very helpful to many readers. The second part of the book serves as a cookbook to help readers make healthy, tasty choices that support their GLP-1 journey. All in all, an excellent resource.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. The GLP-1 Diet cookbook is available now.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had a lot of helpful information about using GLP-1's. There are quite a few good recipes that I will be trying. I love that they give nutrition information on each recipe, including sodium, as I am on a low sodium diet and don't often find recipes that include the sodium content. I also like that this book offers Meal Plan examples as well. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you, Net Galley and Adams Media, for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I checked out this cookbook because I know so many people using GLP1s to control their diabetes and/or to lose weight. I like to cater to people’s dietary needs when I’m feeding them. This cookbook is very disappointing. In this day & age of social media posts, it is expected for every recipe to be accompanied by a photo. Sadly, more than half of these do not have photos. The recipes are very basic and at a beginner cook level. You can find better and more appetizing recipes online.

[Donna Schwartz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for people who want to learn about GLP-1 medications, which is why I took it out from the library. It is, however, mostly focused on people who are taking these medications for weight loss. I am diabetic and therefore am coming from a different perspective.
The recipies are interesting and easy to adapt if you are diabetic.
All in all, lots of good information no matter which direction you are approaching these medications from.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook by Marie Feldman and Jodi Dalyai in exchange for an honest review. I really liked this book. It help explain the different types of GLP medicines, how they work and many different eating options and meal plans. This book is very helpful and informative.

[litljen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The GLP-1 Diet Cookbook is a very helpful and comprehensive resource full of recipes for those who are taking GLP-1 medications. There are a variety of recipes that are easy to reference to help on your weight-loss journey. I like how easily the recipes are organized and how simple they are to make. I can't wait to jump in and make some of these!

[Amethyst Maxey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC. I’m on a GLP-1 for the last 6 months so this cookbook was great to learn some new and health recipes. I always struggle at figuring out what to eat or cook for the family so this was helpful.

[Taryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is a fantastic book for anyone on a GLP-1 medication. I learned more in the first few pages than I have from my Dr or pharmacist since starting these medications. The simple to follow flexible meal plans and recipes are fantastic. Highly recommend‼

[KG Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

The front of this book had so much valuable information! I learned a lot reading it!
The recipes look and sound fantastic and aren’t boring! The few I’ve tried so far were delicious!! Can’t wait to try more!
Thank you for an arc!

[Laney Estel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this thinking I could get a few more recipes to help me with my diet and I was actually very surprised to find the variety. I am mostly vegetarian and finding recipes that aren't all eggplant was such an amazing surprise.

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Glp-1 Diet Cookbook give good background on the various GLP-1 medicines, how they work, and how to deal with side effects. There is a good variety of recipes to try. Some do require ingredients you may not have in your pantry, but will need to get. The recipes look easy to prepare and tasty.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cookbook is something i wish i had during my time on GLP-1.
I don't think i did enough protein etc. on my time doing this medication.
However, i have loved reading the different recipes and look forward to trying to make a few of these.

[Kristen Barenthaler · Rating 2 out of 5]

The recipes seem like they would be good, and healthy eating alternatives are always a good idea. However, I just didn't find myself enticed enough to actually try any of them...