When Is It Worth Starting to Use a Meal Database?
Meal with a recipe - allows you to design a meal based on previously added recipes and ingredients. The macro values will be calculated automatically based on the entered quantities.
Using a meal database is a good solution if:
You want to create a database of available meals with predefined portion sizes, such as 400 kcal, 600 kcal, or 800 kcal;
Your meal prep company prioritizes caloric value over daily balancing of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat);
You need to create a menu quickly;
You want to simplify production and enhance your kitchen's efficiency.
This is the perfect solution for meal prep companies that want to use a single meal portion for different daily caloric values.
For instance, a 300 kcal breakfast might be used in meal plans with daily caloric values from 1200 to 1600 kcal, while a 500 kcal breakfast could be included in plans ranging from 1700 to 2500 kcal, and so on.
A meal database is also effective when a single meal includes several different recipes.
If this option works for you, please follow the steps below.
If you prefer to build your menu in a traditional way, you can find instructions here: Creating a menu - Basic Version