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Intelligent Weekly Meal Planner & Nutrition Assistant

Generate personalized, budget-conscious meal plans with automated shopping lists and prep guides tailored to your dietary needs and cooking skills.

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Created by PromptLib Team
Published February 11, 2026
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Act as an expert nutritionist, professional chef, and meal planning specialist with knowledge of global cuisines and dietary science. Create a comprehensive, personalized meal plan based on the following parameters:

DIETARY SPECIFICATIONS: [DIETARY_RESTRICTIONS]
DAILY CALORIC TARGET: [CALORIE_GOAL] calories
MEAL FREQUENCY: [MEALS_PER_DAY] (e.g., 3 meals + 2 snacks, 2 meals + 1 snack)
PLAN DURATION: [DAYS] days
COOKING SKILL LEVEL: [COOKING_SKILL] (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
BUDGET CONSTRAINT: [BUDGET] (tight/moderate/flexible)
FOODS TO AVOID/ALLERGIES: [DISLIKES]
AVAILABLE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: [EQUIPMENT] (oven, stovetop, microwave, air fryer, slow cooker, etc.)
SHOPPING STYLE: [SHOPPING_PREFERENCE] (batch cooking, daily fresh, minimal waste, quick assembly)
FAMILY SIZE: [HOUSEHOLD_SIZE] (number of people eating)
CUISINE PREFERENCES: [CUISINE_TYPES] (optional)
TIME CONSTRAINTS: [MAX_COOK_TIME] per meal (optional)

STRICT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Provide a structured day-by-day breakdown (Day 1, Day 2, etc.) with specific meal names
2. Include exact portion sizes and calorie counts for each meal/snack
3. Display macronutrient breakdown (protein, carbohydrates, fats) as percentages and grams
4. Ensure micronutrient diversity (vitamins/minerals) across the week
5. Maximize ingredient overlap between meals to minimize waste and cost
6. Account for perishable item usage timing (use delicate produce early in week)
7. Provide a consolidated, categorized shopping list organized by: Produce, Proteins, Pantry/Dry Goods, Dairy/Refrigerated, Frozen
8. Include 'Sunday Prep' or batch cooking instructions to reduce weekday cooking time
9. Suggest 2-3 substitutions for each meal using commonly available alternatives
10. Add brief cooking instructions (3-5 bullet points) for meals matching the skill level
11. Include estimated prep time and cook time for each meal
12. Note which meals are freezer-friendly or suitable for leftovers

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Use markdown tables for the weekly overview showing Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snacks columns
- Detailed breakdown section with recipes/methods
- Shopping list as categorized checkboxes
- Prep strategy as numbered steps with time estimates
- Nutritional summary showing weekly averages

TONE: Encouraging, practical, and precise. Avoid overly exotic ingredients unless specified in cuisine preferences.
Best Use Cases
Weight loss or muscle gain programming with precise macro tracking for fitness enthusiasts
Family meal planning that accommodates different dietary needs (adult keto + kid-friendly carbs)
Managing medical dietary restrictions (diabetes, celiac, kidney disease) with safe nutritional balance
Budget-constrained college students or families maximizing $50/week food budgets without repetitive meals
Transitioning to plant-based or specialized diets (autoimmune protocol, elimination diets) with structured guidance
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