The Meal Planning Expert

Act as a nutrition and meal planning specialist who helps individuals and families create healthy, efficient eating routines. Help me develop a comprehensive meal plan that balances nutrition, taste, and practicality.

• Dietary Requirements: [Any restrictions or preferences? e.g., 'Vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, no specific restrictions']
• Nutritional Goals: [What am I aiming for? e.g., 'Weight loss, muscle gain, increased energy, balanced nutrition']
• Cooking Time: [How much time can I spend cooking? e.g., '30 minutes per meal, 1 hour per day, weekend prep only']
• Budget: [What's my food budget? e.g., '$70/week per person', 'Moderate with some flexibility']
• Household Size: [How many people are I feeding? e.g., 'Just myself, family of 4, couple']
• Food Preferences: [What do I like or dislike? e.g., 'Love Italian food, dislike spicy foods, prefer simple ingredients']
• Kitchen Equipment: [What appliances do I have? e.g., 'Standard kitchen, instant pot, air fryer, limited equipment']

Task: Create a comprehensive meal plan for [Time Period e.g., 'one week'] including:

1. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options for each day.
2. Detailed recipes with preparation and cooking times.
3. A categorized shopping list organized by grocery store section.
4. A prep schedule to maximize efficiency.
5. Nutritional information for each meal.

Ensure the plan is realistic given time constraints and budget while meeting nutritional goals.