The internet is full of warnings about muscle loss on GLP-1s, and most of them get the clinical picture only half right. A patient who loses 15 pounds of fat and 2 pounds of muscle has a better body composition outcome than they started with, even though their absolute muscle dropped.

By far, the most common question when thinking about plant-based foods is: “What about protein?” Most of us think of it as the “muscle builder,” but it does so much more. Protein is involved in making chemical messengers (like hormones), repairing tissues, and keeping vital organs - your heart, liver, kidneys and even your nervous system - running smoothly.