National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine is an organization that operates independently of the federal government. It relies on a volunteer workforce of leading scientists and experts who conduct research and provide guidance on critical health topics. They develop Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), a set of science-based nutrient reference values, to help people plan a healthy diet. https://www.nationalacademies.org/projects/HMD-FNB-18-P-120
Mayo Clinic
The Mayo Clinic is one of the most respected medical institutions in the world and is widely recognized for its patient care, medical research, and health education. Mayo Clinic is an important source of evidence-based health information, providing guidance on diseases, nutrition, prevention, and healthy living that can help individuals make informed decisions about their health. It is a non-profit, and the clinic specializes in difficult-to-diagnose cases. The healthy lifestyle division prepares meal plans for both regular and special diets. They have online weight-loss coaching for just $12 a month. The Mayo Clinic is based in Rochester, Minnesota, with satellite locations in Florida and Arizona. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477
Food Data Central
Food Data Central is where you can look up the nutritional content of the food you are eating. The database is maintained by the US Department of Agriculture.
EatRight.Org
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics‘s EatRight.org is a consumer-focused website that provides evidence-based information about nutrition, food, and healthy eating. The site offers practical resources on topics such as meal planning, food safety, dietary guidance, and nutrition throughout different stages of life. Its content is developed with input from registered dietitian nutritionists and other nutrition professionals, making it a useful resource for home cooks who want reliable information about food and nutrition. The Academy will help you find a dietary professional if you need one.
Cronometer
Cronometer is a free, easy-to-use nutrition and diet-tracking platform. It allows you to monitor food intake, calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary information. https://cronometer.com/
Paprika
Paprika Recipe Maker is a free recipe-management software program designed to help home cooks organize, store, and use recipes digitally. It allows users to save recipes from websites (such as Menu Plan Cook), create and edit their own recipes, organize recipes into categories, and generate grocery lists. Paprika helps home cooks keep organized across multiple devices. https://www.paprikaapp.com/
Chat GPT
You can feed an ingredient list into Chat GPT and get a meal plan back, but I don’t recommend it. A friend tried using GROK to give him several weeks of crockpot meals. He didn’t like any of them. I believe the job of a real cook is secure because AI will never be a chef. However, if you want some ideas on what you can cook based on what’s in your pantry, Chat GPT will tell you. Then go to your Paprika files to find the best recipes (Paprika provides many). https://chatgpt.com/
