Can AI Make A Good Meal Plan?

Spoiler alert, absolutely.

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MuscleWiki SEZC
April 11, 2024

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I had the idea to try out ChatGPT for creating a meal plan. And I must say, I was very impressed.

First, you’ll need to know a few specifics. One, how many calories you want to consume. Second, what you want your macronutrient breakdown to be. I don’t want this email to get too long so I’m not going to go into any detail on figuring those things out. But if you are curious, just shoot us an email and I’ll get back to you.

I gave ChatGPT the following prompt, “I need a meal plan, I am trying to hit 2000 calories per day. With a macro breakdown of 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fats.”

And this is the response it gave me,

Here's a meal plan for you, aiming for 2000 calories per day, with a macronutrient breakdown of 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fats. This translates to approximately 150 grams of protein, 200 grams of carbohydrates, and 67 grams of fat per day. Below, I've organized the meals into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to help meet these goals.

Breakfast:

  • Oatmeal with Protein Powder

    • 1/2 cup of oats (cooked in water)

    • 1 scoop of protein powder

    • 1 tablespoon of almond butter

    • A handful of blueberries

  • Calories: Approx. 400

Lunch:

  • Grilled Chicken Salad

    • 150g grilled chicken breast

    • Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)

    • 1/2 avocado

    • Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a sprinkle of feta cheese

    • Dressing: Olive oil and balsamic vinegar

  • Calories: Approx. 500

Dinner:

  • Salmon with Quinoa and Steamed Veggies

    • 150g of baked salmon

    • 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa

    • Steamed broccoli and carrots

    • A drizzle of olive oil over vegetables

  • Calories: Approx. 600

Snacks:

  • Greek Yogurt and Nuts

    • 200g of plain Greek yogurt

    • A handful of almonds

  • Protein Smoothie

    • 1 scoop of protein powder

    • 1/2 banana

    • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk

    • Spinach leaves

  • Calories: Approx. 500 (250 per snack)

ChatGPT even gave me some additional recommendations.

Notes:

  • Hydration: Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day.

  • Variety: You can switch the types of proteins, fats, and carbs according to your preferences, e.g., swapping chicken for turkey or salmon for tofu for a plant-based option.

  • Supplements: If you're falling short on your protein, consider adding a high-quality protein supplement.

  • Cooking: Use healthy cooking methods like grilling, baking, or steaming instead of frying to keep the nutritional content intact and avoid excess fats.

I’d give ChatGPT two big thumbs up here. The big pain of making a meal plan is doing all the math. Making sure that you’re hitting the right foods and portion sizes to fit the established parameters. But AI can do all that math for you. I imagine if I gave it more specific instructions, like food preferences, it would handle them just fine.

I still don’t know that I would say AI can replace a good old fashioned nutritionist. The human connection helps a lot with adherence. You can have the best meal plan on the planet, but if you don’t stick to it it really doesn’t matter.

And that’s all I’ve got to say about that, Deuces! ✌️

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