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Healthy food to lose weight: what to put on your plate A simple way to structure healthy food to lose weight while on a GLP-1 diet is to use the balanced plate approach: Half your plate : non starchy vegetables One quarter : lean protein One quarter : high fibre whole grains or starchy vegetables Plus a thumb sized portion of healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts or seeds) This creates healthy weight loss meals that are satisfying, nutrient rich and aligned with how GLP-1 agonists work in your body