GLP-1 Menu: A Physician's Guide on What to Eat & How to Prevent Muscle Loss

GLP-1 Menu: A Physician's Guide on What to Eat & How to Prevent Muscle Loss

Author: Dr. Sabrina Falquier I Culinary Medicine Expert & Triple Board-Certified Medical Doctor April 1, 2026 Duration: 7:37
How do you achieve healthy GLP-1 weight loss while preserving muscle mass, energy, and sufficient nutrient intake? Do you have GLP-1 maintenance strategies in place? In this episode, Dr. Falquier bridges the gap between medication and the power of “Food as Medicine”. She provides useful food tips to help support GLP-1 users and their healthcare providers.

In this episode you’ll hear:
1:15 - About GLP-1 agonists.
2:30 - The risks of undereating when on GLP-1 medication.
3:15 - How to have long-term success on GLP-1 medication.
3:45 - Why Culinary Medicine is especially helpful when on GLP-1.
4:10 - What to eat when on GLP-1 medication?
5:00 - How to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1?
5:10 - What is a good breakfast, lunch and dinner for GLP-1?

Credits:
Host – Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM
Sound and Editing – Will Crann
Executive Producer – Esther Garfin

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Dr. Sabrina Falquier is a board-certified physician and a leader in Culinary Medicine. She specializes in bridging the gap between scientific evidence and the actual food on your plate, empowering listeners to use the kitchen as a place of wellness and healing.

Show Topics Include: Nutrition, Food as Medicine, Health and Wellness Podcasting, Microbiome, Metabolism, Weight loss, Gut health, Healthy recipes, Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Blood sugar, Protein, Magnesium, Sleep quality, Immunity, Hormone balance, Sunday meal prep, Medically tailored meals (MTM), Produce Prescription (PRx), Prevention, Teaching kitchen, Health equity, Evidence-based nutrition, food podcast insights

Navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice can leave anyone feeling lost. Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations cuts through the noise with a practical, evidence-based approach. Hosted by Dr. Sabrina Falquier, a triple board-certified physician and culinary medicine expert, this podcast translates complex science into actionable kitchen wisdom. You’ll hear genuine conversations that bridge the gap between the clinic and the kitchen, exploring how specific foods and cooking techniques can directly influence health outcomes. Each month, Dr. Falquier sits down with a diverse range of guests-from innovative chefs and fellow doctors to food service pioneers-to unpack the real-world application of food as medicine. These discussions move beyond theory, offering tangible strategies for making nutritious eating consistently delicious and sustainable. The podcast also features shorter, focused segments to integrate these principles seamlessly into daily life. It’s a resource for anyone tired of restrictive diets and bland health food, offering a physician-led perspective that empowers you to use your kitchen as a foundational tool for lifelong wellbeing. Tune in for a fresh, authoritative take on how what you eat profoundly shapes how you feel.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 43

Culinary Medicine Recipe | Food as Medicine & Physician-Led Health Conversations
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