As Viva!’s new guidance shows, low-fat, high‑fibre plant‑based meals work well with GLP‑1 drugs, helping users feel fuller and more satisfied on smaller portions – while still meeting their nutritional needs. 

However, a low-fat plant-based diet can help people lose weight without resorting to GLP-1 medication. Perfect for home cooks, Vegan Recipe Club offers hundreds of healthy, easy-to-prepare and budget-friendly meals to choose from, providing plant-based ‘din-spiration’ with just the click of a button. 

Viva!’s V7 Protein Power meal plan, meanwhile, is a free resource for anyone wanting to try out a high-protein plant-based diet for just seven days. Complete with a full week of recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks, and bolstered by myth-busting factsheets designed to educate and inform, this plan is ideal for athletes as well as those needing to boost their protein intake for a specific reason.  

“Vegan Recipe Club is invaluable for anyone looking to include more plants in their diet, increase their fibre intake or just in need of some recipe inspiration,” says Dr Justine Butler, Viva!’s head of research and the author of the new guidance. “I’ve tried out countless Vegan Recipe Club dishes myself and can confirm they’re nutritious, delicious, easy to cook and affordable. Below, I’ve chosen some of my favourites for readers to try at home. Enjoy!”

Dr Justine Butler’s favourite plant-based recipes from Vegan Recipe Club:

Sizzling Tofu, Kale & Black Bean Toast (34g protein per serving)

Smoky Tofu & Chickpea Toast with Spinach & Cherry Tomatoes (32g protein per serving)

Chili Non-Carne (31g protein per serving)

Speedy One-Pot Kale, Bean & Lemon Stew (29g protein per serving)

One-Pot Pad Thai (25g protein per serving)

Jacket Potatoes with Smoky Chipotle Beans & Sour Cream (25g protein per serving)

Butternut Squash Traybake with Tahini Drizzle (25g protein per serving)

Creamy Cauliflower Curry with Crispy Tempeh Sprinkle (24g protein per serving)