Frequently Asked Questions
Hello 👋, thank you for making it all the way here. Let's look at the most common questions that you're probably thinking of right now.
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How Does the Meal Plan Generator Work?
Our meal plan generator leverages a vast recipe database equipped with calorie counts, nutritional data, dietary warnings, and labels. It rapidly sifts through this resource to pinpoint recipes aligning with your specific criteria, delivering a tailored meal plan for your client within seconds or promptly flagging invalid or unrealistic requirements.
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Can I Customize the Generated Plan?
Absolutely! The process is incredibly user-friendly. You can effortlessly swap out the suggested recipes with your own or choose alternatives from our extensive database with a simple click. Furthermore, you have the freedom to make individualized adjustments to recipes within the meal plan, such as reducing sodium content or substituting ingredients for healthier alternatives.
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Can I Repeat Recipes and Meal Plans?
Certainly! You have the flexibility to repeat the same recipe across multiple days with ease. By copying the recipe and selecting the desired meal type, you can assign it to different days with just a few clicks. Additionally, you can duplicate an entire week's meal plan effortlessly. For instance, you can transform a weekly plan into a monthly one by repeating the initial week three times, streamlining your meal planning process.
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Can I Review Daily and Weekly Nutrition Plans?
Yes, you have the ability to assess total daily and per-recipe nutritional information. Additionally, you can examine all the recipes included in the plan for an entire week, allowing for comprehensive nutrition management.
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Can Plans Be Customized Based on Macronutrients?
Indeed! Our generated plans can be tailor-made based on macronutrient values, percentages, dietary preferences, health allergies, and calorie goals. You also have the option to specify up to six meals per day. For instance, craft a 3500-calorie dairy-free diet with a 30/50/20 macro split.
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Can Single Food Items Be Added to a Meal Plan?
Yes, you can add individual food items like bananas or apples to a meal plan.
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Can I Include Recipe and Ingredient Images?
Certainly! You have the option to upload images of foods or ingredients (or create images using our AI tool), provide descriptions, and offer tips for items featured in the meal plan.
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Can Multiple Items Be Included in a Single Meal Type?
Yes, you can include up to 10 items within a single meal category. For example, the breakfast meal category could incorporate a scrambled eggs recipe, an apple, and a cup of black tea, offering versatility and variety.
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How Many Meal Types Per Day Can I Add?
Foodzilla offers six distinct meal categories for each day: Breakfast, First Snack, Lunch, Second Snack, Dinner, and Third Snack. Each meal category accommodates up to 10 items, which can include recipes as well as individual food items. You're free to utilize as many of these meal types as you need.
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Can Clients Have Multiple Meal Plans?
Certainly! Clients can be assigned an unlimited number of meal plans. Our system operates on a calendar-based structure, enabling you to assign different meal plans based on dietary phases or preferences. For example, you can assign a vegan meal plan for April and subsequently switch to a pescatarian meal plan for May.
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Can I Create a Meal Plan Manually?
Absolutely! You have the option to create custom meal plans manually without relying on automation. Utilize two comprehensive recipe databases: Dietitian-Approved Recipes (1,500+) and Online Recipes (100k+), in addition to incorporating your custom recipes and foods.
