Frequently Asked Questions

MealCoreAI is an AI-powered personalised meal planning app built specifically for Indian families managing health conditions. It generates a custom weekly meal plan with real Indian dish names, a grocery list, and daily meal reminders — tailored to your condition, regional cuisine, and food preferences.

MealCoreAI currently supports PCOS, Diabetes (Type 2 and gestational), Thyroid (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism), Pregnancy, Kids Nutrition, Low Cholesterol, Weight Loss, and High Protein goals.

MealCoreAI supports North Indian, South Indian, East Indian, West Indian, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Kerala, Maharashtrian, Andhra, Rajasthani, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Nigerian, Filipino, and Mexican cuisines.

No — MealCoreAI is a tool to help you implement your dietary goals. It is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for medication and treatment decisions.

Most meal planning apps provide generic 'healthy eating' plans. MealCoreAI generates condition-specific plans — the PCOS plan is fundamentally different from the diabetes plan in terms of glycaemic index targets, anti-inflammatory foods, and hormonal considerations. Every plan uses real dishes from your regional cuisine, not Westernised 'Indian food'.

The PCOS meal plan is designed around three principles: low glycaemic index foods to reduce insulin spikes (which drive androgen production), anti-inflammatory ingredients to reduce chronic inflammation, and hormone-balancing nutrients like magnesium, omega-3, and zinc. The plan specifically uses Indian millets, legumes, and spices that have clinical evidence for PCOS management.

For many women with PCOS, particularly those with insulin-resistant PCOS, dietary changes alone can restore ovulation, regulate periods, and reduce androgen levels. Research shows 5–10% weight loss through diet improves ovulatory function in 55–60% of overweight PCOS patients. That said, some women require medication in addition to dietary changes — speak with your gynaecologist.

The PCOS plan includes moderate amounts of dairy (curd, paneer, low-fat milk) as they provide calcium and protein. However, if you have suspected dairy sensitivity or your nutritionist has advised avoiding dairy, you can select the dairy-free preference in your profile.

Most women report reduced bloating and more stable energy within 2–3 weeks of following a low-GI, anti-inflammatory diet. Period regularity improvements typically take 2–3 months as hormonal changes occur over menstrual cycles. Consistency is key — the plan works best when followed for at least 90 days.

The meal plan maximises dietary sources of myo-inositol (buckwheat, citrus fruits, legumes) and other PCOS-supportive nutrients. For specific supplement recommendations, please consult your healthcare provider.

MealCoreAI is primarily designed for Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes management. Type 1 diabetes involves complex insulin dosing that requires individual medical supervision. While the low-GI Indian food principles are beneficial for Type 1 as well, we recommend Type 1 diabetics use this as a reference alongside their endocrinologist's guidance.

Every meal in the diabetes plan uses low-to-medium GI foods as the base carbohydrate, always combines carbohydrates with protein and fibre to slow glucose absorption, and avoids refined flour (maida) and high-sugar preparations. The plan also structures meals with appropriate portions to limit glycaemic load per meal.

Yes — MealCoreAI has a specific gestational diabetes track that accounts for pregnancy nutrition needs alongside blood sugar management. The plan distributes carbohydrates across 3 meals and 2–3 snacks to prevent spikes while ensuring adequate folate, iron, and calcium for fetal development.

Yes. The low-GI, high-fibre Indian diet recommended by MealCoreAI complements metformin and other diabetes medications by reducing post-meal glucose peaks. It may actually reduce the required medication dosage over time — monitor your blood sugar closely and discuss any changes with your doctor.

Yes — the diabetes breakfast rotation includes ragi dosa, pesarattu (green moong crepe), besan cheela, oats upma, foxtail millet pongal, and other low-GI options that produce significantly lower glucose responses than traditional white rice or wheat preparations.

No — cooking deactivates most goitrogenic compounds by 30–90%. You can eat broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage freely as long as they're cooked. Avoid consuming large quantities of raw goitrogenic foods daily (like raw kale juices). The MealCoreAI thyroid plan includes these vegetables in cooked form.

The thyroid plan addresses the root cause — it maximises selenium (for T4 to T3 conversion), provides adequate iodine through iodised salt and seafood, and structures meals with protein at every meal to boost the thermic effect of food and maintain metabolic rate despite hypothyroidism.

Yes — MealCoreAI generates trimester-specific pregnancy plans. The first trimester emphasises folate-rich foods and nausea-friendly preparations. The second trimester focuses on iron and calcium. The third trimester emphasises DHA, protein, and preparing nutritionally for labour and breastfeeding.

Yes — the pregnancy plan automatically excludes high-mercury fish, unpasteurised dairy, raw sprouts, excess vitamin A sources, and other pregnancy-unsafe foods. It also flags potential food safety considerations for each trimester.

Yes — select both 'Pregnancy' and 'Gestational Diabetes' in your health profile. MealCoreAI will generate a plan that addresses both conditions simultaneously — blood sugar management within the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.

The kids plan is designed for children aged 4–14. Nutritional requirements differ significantly between toddlers (1–3), school-age children (4–8), and adolescents (9–14). Select your child's age when setting up their profile and MealCoreAI will calibrate the portion sizes and nutrient targets accordingly.

Yes — the kids plan prioritises foods that are nutritionally dense but accepted by most children, uses familiar formats, and suggests hidden-nutrition approaches (like spinach puree in paratha dough). It also provides alternative options within the same nutritional category for foods a child refuses.

The cholesterol plan centres around foods with the strongest clinical evidence: oats (beta-glucan), barley, flaxseeds, almonds, walnuts, garlic, legumes (rajma, chana), soybean, and plant sterols from whole grains. These foods can reduce LDL by 20–30% when eaten consistently.

Yes — a heart-healthy diet complements statin therapy and may allow dose reduction over time. Specifically, a diet high in soluble fibre (from oats and legumes) has additive LDL-lowering effects beyond statins. Discuss any medication changes with your cardiologist.

The free plan includes 1 personalised meal plan per week, grocery list generation, 3 meal swaps per day, push notification reminders, and access to all 8 health condition tracks. No credit card required.

Pro (₹499/month or ₹2,999/year) includes unlimited meal plans, unlimited swaps, all 17 regional cuisines, detailed nutrition tracking, family profiles for up to 4 members, AI chat for personalised advice, no ads, and priority support.

Your health data is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never sell your data to third parties. Health information is used only to generate your personalised meal plans. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings.

You can cancel your Pro subscription at any time from your account settings. If you cancel, you keep Pro access until the end of your current billing period. There are no cancellation fees.

No — payments are processed through Razorpay (PCI-DSS Level 1 certified). MealCoreAI never stores your credit or debit card details on our servers.