What to know about planning meals, the most native Myfitnesspal feature

Are you struggling to plan home -cooked meals that meet your lifestyle and goals?

Myfitnesspal’s new planning meal can help reduce eating stress – plus, maybe even help you save some time and money.

What a new one: presenting a planning meal!

The dining planner is the most recent function of MyFitnesspal designed to simplify healthy eating by delivering personalized eating plans that make you hit your calories and macro whole easy and delicious – every budget.

Available through our new Premium+ Adbonmition Tier, Meal Planner is your personal chef and supply of grocery*, all turned into one.

Why matters: Planning a diet for real life

We recognize the realities of modern life, where nutrition, to nourish your body and achieve your health goals, can feel like a big challenge.

Planning to eat is Planning a diet for real lifeS Considering yours:

• Budget restrictions
• Calories and macro targets
• Weight Loss/Profit Objectives
• Food preferences and allergies
• Kitchen preferences
• Schedule (because not everyone has much time to cook!)
• Preferred dietary approach (eg Mediterranean, vegetarian, focus with the whole meal, etc.)
• Family size and preferences for residues

With a planning meal, you can save time, reduce stress and stay on your way with your health goals – all this while enjoying delicious, varied dishes.

Oh, and there are some health benefits for eating and cooking at home too …

Health benefits from feeding eating and home cooking

Eating and home cooking planning has been shown to offer many advantages for your health, portfolio and overall well -being. According to recent studies:

1. Improved diet quality: A large population-based cohort study found that people who cook at home are more often associated with a better diet and tend to consume more fruits, vegetables and whole grains while increasing the intake of fiber. (S)1))
2. Weight management: The same study showed that more frequent home cooking was associated with lower body fat and a reduced risk of obesity. (S)1))
3. Savings: A recent study showed that home cooking is associated with reduced food costs in general, especially compared to those that often feed. (S)2))
4. Better control of the portion: When preparing dishes at home, you have more control over the ingredients and sizes of portions, which facilitates calorie intake management. (S)1))
5. Intensified family relationships: Sharing home -cooked meals can be a good way to help improve family dynamics, reduce stress and even enhance academic results in children. (S)3))

For more information on the benefits of home cooking, see our exhaustive guide.

How to use a planning meal

It’s great easy. Start the premium+ test (if you are eligible) and the application will translate you through the steps. These include:

1. Choosing your preferred dietary approach of 10 options, including vegan, Mediterranean and others.
2. Set your preferences for eating recommendations, including cooking time and readiness to change.
3. Sharing information about allergies, restrictions and preferences for food/kitchen.
4. Review your personalized dining plan, complete with recipes and nutritional information.
5. Editing dishes according to needs, regulating portions or changing dishes.
6. Building your « closet » to exclude the items you already have from your grocery list.
7. Generate your grocery list automatically.

And, of course, registering dishes directly in your MyFitnesspal diary with a few simple cranes!

Please note: The duration and availability may vary depending on the status of your account and are subject to the conditions and conditions of such an offer. In some cases, unless you give up before the end of the free trial, your access to the premium services will automatically continue and you will be charged with the applicable fees for this premium service using the beginner you have provided.

Professional tips to increase planning meals

Here are some tips from our team to get the most out of your Premium+ Meal Planner experience:

• Use the budget feature to control your food costs without sacrificing nutrition.
• Experiment with new kitchens and recipes to keep your dishes exciting.
• Take advantage of the residue option to save time and reduce food waste.
• Share your dining plans with family members for better coordination.
• Evaluate recipes to improve future recommendations!

What do myfitnesspal members say

« The meal planning feature was useful! I like that I don’t have to think about what I will fix for dinner. It’s not only comfortable, but also helps me achieve my goals for weight loss without much effort. » – Jody N.

« I absolutely love the idea of ​​eating. – Sharon M.

« (We) We definitely save a lot! Our food budget is almost half of what we have spent before … We especially enjoyed the pork and green beans frying, the wedge salad, the Mexican salad of lime, the sesame shrimp and the spinach stir… (s) it is completely aligned with our dietary goals! » – Marilyn B.

Frequently asked questions

Are you ready to remove the guessure from a healthy eating? Upgrade to Premium+ today and let Meal Planner do (most) work.

*Grocery delivery integrations are only available in certain countries

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