People Are Using ChatGPT For Meal Planning — And Nutritionists Have Thoughts
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It seems like a good idea, until you get into the details.
There’s no doubt that a well-considered meal plan can help you eat healthier throughout the week and lighten the load of mealtime decision fatigue. But creating a weekly meal plan can be a lot of work, and hiring a nutritionist to do it for you can be expensive.
As in many aspects of life these days, some people are turning to AI to craft their meal plans as a bit of a shortcut. And while this might seem like a win-win scenario — it’s fast, it’s free and it’s easy — is using AI for your meal planning actually a good idea?
To help parse this out, we reached out to registered dietitians to learn more about the potential perks and drawbacks of AI-generated meal planning, including whether this can be a reliable way to plan your meals in advance.
What is meal planning?
Meal planning is when you decide in advance what you’re going to eat each week and draft a weekly menu and grocery list. Meal plans can take many different forms, but they’re often personalized to meet nutritional needs, health goals, dietary preferences and budget constraints. It can be a helpful way to stick to a budget, save time, meet nutritional requirements and consolidate your food shopping into one trip.
