There has been a state of confusion among nutritionists for decades about which diet is best for weight loss, and while hundreds of scientific studies are published about the health benefits achieved by each diet, artificial intelligence, represented by an answer to the ChatGPT chatbot, stated that it is possible to follow A meal plan for the week based on the Mediterranean diet.
While some leading nutrition experts have pointed out that ChatGPT has correctly identified one of the healthiest eating patterns on the planet, others are not convinced and even warn of the plan failing both in terms of nutritional profile and affordability. or its practical application.
The Daily Mail editors asked ChatGPT: Could you recommend and write a unique diet plan for me to help me lose weight? Bearing in mind that it must include a specific system for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a detailed distribution of calories for each of the recommended meals.
Mediterranean system
And he excelled the Mediterranean diet, full of vegetables, whole grains and nuts, which is credited with maintaining good health for the people of the countries bordering the Mediterranean basin.
Breakfast options include Greek yogurt with berries and nuts, an avocado shake and a vegetable omelet, while chicken salad, lentil soup and goat cheese rolls were among the lunch suggestions. Recommendations for dinner included grilled shrimp and vegetables, grilled chicken with sweet potatoes, and baked cod with quinoa.
The details of the weekly meal plan are as follows:
First day
Breakfast: Greek yogurt with fresh berries and some almonds. Plus a piece of whole-grain toast and a small amount of avocado spread.
Lunch: a salad of grilled chicken breast pieces with mixed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and feta cheese, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Dinner: Grilled salmon seasoned with herbs and served with asparagus and roasted quinoa. A little lemon juice can be added for more flavour.
Second day
Breakfast: a vegetarian omelet made with egg whites, spinach, tomatoes and onions, on whole-grain bread.
Lunch: Whole-grain roll stuffed with grilled vegetables, hummus, and grilled chicken strips. Mixed green salad can be added.
Dinner: Lemon-herb grilled chicken breast with roasted sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.
Third day
Breakfast: oat flakes, almond milk, and chia seeds, topped with sliced bananas and a little cinnamon.
Lunch: Quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. A simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs is drizzled over.
Dinner: grilled shrimp with a variety of colored peppers and onions. It can be served with a side dish of wholegrain couscous and a green salad.
Fourth day
Breakfast: mashed avocado on whole-grain toast, topped with sliced tomatoes and a hard-boiled egg.
Lunch: Lentil soup with a side dish of green salad with olive oil and vinegar.
Dinner: Grilled steak with roasted Brussels sprouts and a small portion of whole grain pasta with olive oil and garlic.
Fifth day
Breakfast: Spinach and mushroom omelet with egg whites, along with slices of watermelon.
Lunch: Mediterranean salad with mixed greens consisting of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, olives and feta cheese. It is preferable to add olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Dinner: Baked cod with sliced tomatoes and olives, and a side of sauteed zucchini and quinoa.
Sixth day
Breakfast: Whole grain oatmeal topped with sliced peaches, a sprinkle of almonds and a little honey.
Lunch: Grilled vegetable wrap and goat cheese with a mixed green salad.
Dinner: Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, with a side of roasted vegetables and some whole-grain couscous.
Seventh day
Breakfast: Greek yogurt with honey, sliced almonds and fresh berries, with a piece of wholegrain toast.
Lunch: Sweet peppers stuffed with quinoa and a Greek salad.
Dinner: Grilled fish (such as tilapia) with lemon zest and herbs, with a side of roasted butternut squash and a green salad.