Make a simple healthy eating plan

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 30 minutes to set up

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

Can AI help me eat more healthily?

Describe what you usually eat and what you'd like to change to ChatGPT or Claude, and ask for small, realistic swaps based on general healthy-eating guidance plus a sample day. It's good for ideas; anyone with a medical condition should get personal advice from a professional.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Help me eat more healthily without a strict diet. I usually eat: [typical day]. I like [foods] and dislike [foods]. My goal: [e.g. more veg, less sugar]. Suggest 5 small swaps based on general public health guidance, and a sample day of meals. Don't give calorie targets or medical advice.

How to do it

  1. Open ChatGPT or Claude and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt below and replace everything in [square brackets] with your details.
  3. Read the answer and ask follow-up questions to adjust it.
  4. Check anything important yourself, then save or print the result.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

5 small swaps 1. Sugary cereal → porridge with banana. 2. Crisps at 3pm → a handful of unsalted nuts or fruit. 3. White bread → wholemeal. 4. Add one portion of veg to dinner (frozen peas count). 5. Fizzy drink → sparkling water with lemon. Sample day: porridge; chicken & salad wholemeal wrap; apple; veg chilli with brown rice.

Recommended tools

Good at turning general healthy-eating guidance into realistic meals you'd actually eat.

ChatGPT

A general-purpose AI assistant you can chat to by typing, talking or sharing photos.

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Claude

An AI assistant known for clear, natural writing and handling long documents.

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Top tips

  • Small swaps last longer than big diets.
  • Ask a GP or dietitian if you have a health condition.

Frequently asked questions

Can AI give me a diet plan for a condition?

No – speak to a GP or registered dietitian.

Is it based on official advice?

Ask it to follow your national guidelines and check against them.

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