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Practical, RD-reviewed walkthroughs for calorie targets, AI meal planning apps, and beginner playbooks.
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Best AI Meal Planning Apps in 2026
Honest comparison of top AI meal planning apps — Eat This Much, Mealime, Ollie, Fitia, Prospre and Melio. Features, pricing, and which is right for you.
Meal Planning for Beginners
Start here: a step-by-step playbook for building your first weekly plan with calorie targets, macros, and a working shopping list.
1200 Calorie Meal Plan
Sample 1200-kcal day, who it suits, safety notes, and how to hit macro targets without feeling depleted.
1500 Calorie Meal Plan
A balanced 1500-kcal template for steady weight loss — example day, macro split, and meal-prep friendly swaps.
2000 Calorie Meal Plan
Maintenance template for most adults — sample day, macros, and how to scale portions across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2500 Calorie Meal Plan
Higher-calorie plan for active adults and lean-bulk goals — sample day, protein targets, and meal timing notes.