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For dessert...
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Posted on 09/15/2024 10:39:50 AM PDT by grundle
I asked ChatGPT:
If a person has little money, please list a low-cost meal plan for one day that would maximize nutrition and minimize cost.
This is the answer that it gave:
Creating a low-cost meal plan that maximizes nutrition involves choosing affordable, nutrient-dense foods. Here’s a sample meal plan that aims to balance cost, nutrition, and simplicity:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Fruit and Seeds
Oats: Cooked with water or a small amount of milk (or a plant-based alternative). Oats are inexpensive and provide fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals.
Flax Seeds: Add a tablespoon of ground flax seeds to the oatmeal for omega-3s and additional fiber.
Banana: Sliced banana on top for added vitamins and potassium.
Cost Estimate: ~$0.50–$1.00
Lunch: Lentil Soup with Spinach
Lentils: A great, low-cost source of protein and iron. Cook with onions, garlic, and a few spices.
Spinach: Add a handful of fresh or frozen spinach to the soup for vitamins A, C, K, and folate.
Carrots and Celery: Optional, for added flavor and nutrition.
Cost Estimate: ~$1.00–$1.50
Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter
Apple: Provides fiber and vitamin C.
Peanut Butter: A small spoonful for protein and healthy fats.
Cost Estimate: ~$0.50–$1.00
Dinner: Rice and Beans with Vegetables
Brown Rice: Provides complex carbohydrates and fiber.
Black Beans: A good source of protein, iron, and fiber. Use canned beans for convenience, or cook dried beans if you have more time.
Mixed Vegetables: Use frozen vegetables for affordability and nutrition. You can stir-fry or steam them to add to the rice and beans.
Cost Estimate: ~$1.00–$1.50
Total Daily Cost Estimate: ~$3.00–$5.00
Nutritional Highlights:
Protein: Lentils, beans, and peanut butter provide good sources of protein. Fiber: Oats, flax seeds, apples, and vegetables contribute to high fiber intake.
Vitamins and Minerals: Fruits, vegetables, and legumes offer essential vitamins and minerals.
Tips to Keep Costs Low:
1. Buy in Bulk: Purchase staples like oats, rice, and lentils in bulk to save money.
2. Use Frozen Vegetables: They’re often cheaper than fresh and have a longer shelf life.
3. Seasonal Produce: Choose fruits and vegetables that are in season for lower prices.
4. Store Brands: Opt for store brands or generic products which are typically cheaper.
This meal plan is designed to be affordable while providing a good range of nutrients. Adjustments can be made based on local prices, seasonal availability, and personal preferences.
Sounds spot on to me. Give her a ^5 for me, ya done good there mom/dad!
It’s not a terrible meal plan, although I have never eaten oatmeal and I don’t like lentil soup. I’d def add some animal protein to the dinner, maybe have a peanut better sandwich for lunch and eggs for breakfast.
Anyone who takes nutrition advice from an “artificial intelligence” program is a fool!
Meat is good!
Add some cornbread and I’m back at my Granny’s table when she was still alive!
The Leningrad Diet, early ‘42 before they shot the horses.
Not sure whether the goal is simply low cost food, or whether healthy diet has some importance. Incomplete proteins and insufficient calcium is not healthy.
Re: Beans
When I reached 45 years of age, I developed very significant Celiac. Since we were blessed to be born in the Greatest Nation on God’s Green Earth, avoiding gluten while still enjoying a wide variety of food is not hard.
HOWEVER, watch out for the gluten-free Snickerdoodles. Most of them are fantastic. There is one where the very first ingredient is Pinto Bean Flour. I made the mistake of eating one for a morning snack at work. Besides the incredible abdominal pain, I could not remain near any living human with a functioning nose.
Yes, I stunk up the place.
I was able to leave for a while, making some calls and other work outside of my office. Once the gaseous storm subsided, I returned to the office.
So.....if pinto beans can ever be grown on Mars, there will be no shortage of......gas.
oatmeal for breakfast with plant-based “milk” does NOT provide a complete set of necessary amino acids ...
lentils for lunch does NOT provide a complete set of necessary amino acids ...
furthermore, that diet provides zero B-12, which can be obtained in nature ONLY from animal products ... period ...
and looking at the rest of the recommended diet, one would eventually die from lack of B-12 if one actually ate the suggested diet for a lengthy period of time ...
and supplementing with man-made B-12 to make up for a deficient diet is hardly constitutes a healthy diet ...
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Oats not a good thing
My grandparents weren’t vegetarians.
Meats, fish, milk, whey protein powders are complete proteins. No grains necessary.
Just gorge yourself on the all you can eat steak at the Korean steakhouse once every 3 days and live like a wolf.
“so ChatGPT is vegan ?”
Apparently.
Reads like the stupid program picked up a copy of the Chez Panisse menu and went from there.
Have you seen the price of eggs lately they are back up to almost $4 a dozen around here
Eggs and beef are both super foods.
Yikes!
It’s my understanding that one can get free protein at local parks which are not only rich with waterfowl but also contain a diverse collection of mammals, most of which are easy to catch. In fact, many will even come if you call them. For more information, google videos about “migrants” and Springfield, Ohio.
Well a tin of sardines at Walmart run about $1.14. That will give you some animal protien and some calcium. (Looks like it will have about 325 mg of calcium and 11 grams of protien.)
Plant-Based Diets
The Power of a Plant-Based Diet for Good Health
A plant-based diet is a powerful way to achieve good health.
A plant-based diet consists of exclusively plant foods, including fruit, vegetables, grains, and legumes, and avoids meat, dairy, and eggs. Plant-based foods are full of fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals, free of cholesterol, and low in calories and saturated fat. Eating a variety of these foods provides all the protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients your body needs. It’s important to include a reliable source of vitamin B12 in your diet. You can easily meet your vitamin B12 needs with a daily supplement or fortified foods, such as vitamin B12-fortified breakfast cereals, plant milks, and nutritional yeast.
Those who eat a plant-based diet lower their risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other health conditions. Research also shows that a plant-based diet can be less expensive that an omnivorous diet.
Heart Disease
People who eat a plant-based diet have a lower risk of dying from heart disease when compared to non-vegetarians. Plant-based diets have been proven to prevent and reverse heart disease, improve cholesterol, and lower blood pressure.
Diabetes
Plant-based diets prevent, manage, and reverse type 2 diabetes. Plant-based diets lower body weight, improve insulin function, and increase beta-cells’ ability to regulate blood sugar, which helps reverse symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes.
Weight Loss
Plant-based diets lead to weight loss, even without exercise or calorie counting. Replacing high-fat foods with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes naturally reduces calorie intake.
Cancer
Avoiding animal products and high-fat foods and eating plant-based foods can lower the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Brain Health
Saturated fat and trans fat—found in dairy products, meat, and fried foods—can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions. A plant-based diet avoids these foods and is rich in antioxidants, folate, and vitamin E, which may offer a protective effect.
Continues here:
https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets
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