Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Bar chart of protein per GLP-1 friendly snack: Greek yogurt 15 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, two eggs 12 g, beef jerky 9 g, chickpeas 5 g and a candy bar 2 g

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Friendly Snacks: A Guide

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Jun 28 2026
About one in eight U.S. adults now takes a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medication, and their snacking has changed: smaller portions, more protein, cleaner ingredients. This guide covers what makes a snack GLP-1 friendly, why protein and portion matter most when you are eating less, and how a few smart options, including a protein-forward dark chocolate, fit a reduced appetite.
Bar chart of protein per sweet-craving fix: Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g, milk chocolate bar 5 g, dark square with nuts 4 g, plain dark squares 2 g and gummy candy 0 g

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

How to Enjoy Chocolate Without Overeating the Whole Bar

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Jun 07 2026
You meant to have two squares, and then the wrapper was empty. Overeating chocolate is rarely a willpower problem. It is a speed and packaging problem. Here is the short savoring ritual, plus why a higher-cacao square with 12 grams of protein satisfies a craving with far less than a handful of fast, sugary sweets.