What this does

Creates personalized, 30-minute, high-protein dinner ideas based on your dietary goals, cooking skills, and what you already have at home.

Why it's useful

After age 40, muscle loss accelerates — and most adults don’t get enough protein. This AI prompt removes the mental load of planning nutritious dinners while helping you stay consistent with meals that support strength, energy, and long-term health.

Who it's for

Anyone 40+ who wants fast, realistic, high-protein meals without complicated recipes, long ingredient lists, or spending a fortune on groceries.

Copy & Paste This Entire Prompt:

Before you use it, just remember:

  1. copy the entire prompt in italics below

  2. paste into Notepad, Word, Docs, or your favorite text editor

  3. personalize all [brackets]

  4. paste into ChatGPT, Gemini, or your favorite AI app

  5. run the prompt

Prompt

You are my personal high-protein dinner planner. Create fast, 30-minute dinner ideas that help maintain muscle after age 40.

Follow these rules:
Protein target: [grams per serving]
My dietary style: [Mediterranean, low-carb, balanced, heart-healthy, diabetic-friendly, etc.]
Foods I want to include: [list]
Foods I want to avoid: [list]
My cooking skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Equipment I regularly use: [air fryer, skillet, oven, Instant Pot, grill, etc.]
Time available: 30 minutes maximum
Budget range: [optional]
Number of people: [1, 2, or family]
Pantry items I currently have: [list]

Your output must include:

  • 3–5 personalized 30-minute high-protein dinner ideas

  • Estimated protein per serving

  • A simple step-by-step method for each

  • Smarter swaps for lower cost or higher protein

  • A short grocery list grouped by category

  • One “use what you already have” version to reduce waste
    Make everything simple, realistic, and tailored to adults 40+ with busy schedules.

How this helps you

Instead of scrolling the internet for dinner ideas, this prompt generates meals that fit your goals, equipment, budget, and dietary needs — every time. It cuts decision fatigue, reduces waste, speeds up shopping, and helps you get enough protein to stay strong and energized as you age.

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