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.
I have little money, though not qualified for gubmint assistance, and could not possibly eat food suggested horrible diet.
I hate bananas. I hate cow’s milk. Oatmeal tastes terrible. Brown rice contains arsenic (even changed my cat’s food to avoid it). Peanut butter tastes yucky. .
Wheat is responsible for high cholesterol. (Read “Wheat Belly” by Wm. Davis, MD.)
Luckily , I have Trader Joe nearby, buy their boneless, skinless pasture-raised chicken thighs at reasonable price. They also have very nice Canadian salmon, priciest thing on my menu, but so what. Panda Puffs cereal available there and other places is organic, no GMOs. Nice with ground up cancer cell killing walnuts on it and almond milk with no sugar in it. Almond milk has more calcium than yucky cow’s milk.
I won’t bore you with all the other stuff I eat, just want to say that anyone can do better that that stupid gubmint menu without breaking the bank.
Flax seed is $8.00 per pound. That is not cheap.
I’m laughing about Haitian diet, but my cat isn’t.
The best thing they could do is go back to commodities instead of food stamps
Cabbage and beans, yes!!
Also, make your own pizza from fresh ingredients. Major food groups are all there if you add bacon.
Eggs and beef liver, not at the same time. Don’t overcook, stop while the liver is still pink. Eggs and beef liver are the most nutritious chow on earth.
Avoid sugar, and drink only coffee, tea, and water.
Good fish isn’t cheap, sadly. Cheap fish isn’t always healthy.
As much as possible (bearable), shop in the produce section.
Grow your own food if you can.
Or, just apply for food stamps.
My diet advice only comes from one girl: Little Debbie. ;-)
Eggs and powdered milk kept me on the football team growing up poor.
“Eat neighborhood cats and dogs. Grab water fowl from local parks.”
No a bad start to a prepers list honestly. Oats, dried fruit/veggies, ….
I was referring to the suggested foods, which did not include milk or meat.
So ChatGpt is vegan?
Not surprised.... You are what you’re programmed to be.
No eggs?!?! That is just stupid. Even now ,under Kameltoe inflation, they are only 25 cents a pop and contain no sugar and all 20 amino acids.
ChatGPT: They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats.
I used this “If a person has little money, please list a low-cost meal plan for one day that would maximize nutrition, PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEINS, and minimize cost.” The response then included eggs with breakfast and tofu with dinner.
You could just as easily include “120 to 180 grams of animal protein” etc.
chili
The AI has an agenda. Eggs are a very inexpensive per meal protein. I toss a hard boiled egg in to soups I heat up to increase protein. I make a gallon of soup or stew each week from September to May. Boil ten eggs. Have seasonal fruit and lettuces.
Soup is (aside from chocolate) the ultimate comfort food.
Plus, it’s EASY. Just reheat and you have a quick meal.
I use bone broth for soup and add cheese and some meat to it.
My favorite for a hearty soup is Beef Barley soup.
I use pearl barley and carrots, onions, and turnips.
Turnips work WAY better for soup than potatoes, IMO. They don’t mush up nearly as much and if anyone is interested in cutting carbs, they are much lower carb.
Mr. mm actually didn’t know I started putting turnips in the soup until one time I didn’t have any and had to use potatoes, which didn’t work the same. He didn’t like it as much and wondered out loud what was wrong with the potatoes. I told him it was probably because I actually used real potatoes for that batch.
Then he asked what I had been using and told him *Turnips*. He said *But I don’t like turnips. (insert pause) I think*.
The soup, however is the only thing he’ll eat the turnips in.
Inexpensive warming. I make stew kinds of soup from scratch. Add in what I have I fridge. Doll up with add ins when heating.
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