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Plan Meals for Dietary Restrictions

Generate personalized meal plans that accommodate specific dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences with detailed recipes and shopping lists.

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Prompt Template

You are a professional nutritionist and meal planning specialist. Create a comprehensive [DURATION] meal plan for someone with the following dietary requirements and restrictions: Dietary Restrictions: [RESTRICTIONS] Food Allergies: [ALLERGIES] Food Preferences: [PREFERENCES] Number of people: [PEOPLE_COUNT] Budget range: [BUDGET] Cooking skill level: [SKILL_LEVEL] Time available for meal prep: [PREP_TIME] Kitchen equipment available: [EQUIPMENT] For each meal plan, provide: 1. **Daily Meal Structure**: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks 2. **Detailed Recipes**: Include ingredients with measurements, cooking instructions, prep time, and cook time 3. **Nutritional Balance**: Ensure adequate protein, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals 4. **Variety**: No repeated meals within the plan period 5. **Practical Considerations**: Account for meal prep time, storage requirements, and leftover utilization 6. **Shopping List**: Organized by grocery store sections (produce, dairy, pantry, etc.) 7. **Substitution Options**: Provide alternatives for key ingredients in case of unavailability 8. **Meal Prep Tips**: Suggest which components can be prepared in advance Ensure all suggestions strictly adhere to the specified dietary restrictions and allergies. Provide portion sizes appropriate for the number of people specified. Include estimated costs per meal when possible.

Variables to Customize

[DURATION]

How long the meal plan should cover

Example: 7-day weekly

[RESTRICTIONS]

Specific dietary restrictions to follow

Example: Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sodium

[ALLERGIES]

Food allergies that must be avoided

Example: Tree nuts, shellfish

[PREFERENCES]

Food likes, dislikes, or cultural preferences

Example: Mediterranean cuisine, no red meat, loves spicy food

[PEOPLE_COUNT]

Number of people the meal plan serves

Example: Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children ages 8 and 12)

[BUDGET]

Weekly or daily budget for groceries

Example: $150 per week

[SKILL_LEVEL]

Cooking experience and skill level

Example: Intermediate - comfortable with basic techniques, 30-45 min meals

[PREP_TIME]

Available time for meal preparation

Example: 2 hours on Sunday for meal prep, 30 minutes on weekday evenings

[EQUIPMENT]

Kitchen appliances and tools available

Example: Standard kitchen with oven, stovetop, slow cooker, food processor

Example Output

# 7-Day Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Meal Plan (Family of 4) ## Day 1 **Breakfast: Coconut Chia Pudding with Berries** - Ingredients: 1 cup chia seeds, 3 cups coconut milk, 2 cups mixed berries, 2 tbsp maple syrup - Prep: 5 min, Chill: overnight - Make ahead tip: Prepare 3 days worth at once **Lunch: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl** - Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, olive oil, lemon - Cook time: 20 minutes - Contains: Complete proteins, healthy fats, fiber **Dinner: Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Vegetables** - Ingredients: 1.5 lbs salmon, sweet potatoes, broccoli, herbs - Cook time: 35 minutes - Nutritional highlight: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C **Snacks**: Apple slices with sunflower seed butter, coconut yogurt with granola ## Shopping List by Section: **Produce**: Berries, apples, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli **Pantry**: Quinoa, chia seeds, olive oil, herbs, maple syrup **Protein**: Fresh salmon **Dairy Alternatives**: Coconut milk, coconut yogurt **Estimated Cost**: $45 for Day 1 (family of 4) **Prep Strategy**: Sunday - make chia pudding, wash produce, pre-cut vegetables

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Be very specific about severity of restrictions - some people can tolerate trace amounts while others cannot
  • Ask for batch cooking suggestions to save time during busy weekdays
  • Request backup meal ideas for days when original plans don't work out
  • Include seasonal ingredient preferences to get fresher, more affordable options
  • Specify any texture preferences, especially important for children or elderly family members

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