Every plan starts from their profile — not a one-size-fits-all menu. Enter their conditions, age, weight, allergies, dislikes and food preferences, and the menu adapts to what they can and like to eat.
Condition-aware
Dementia, diabetes, heart failure, CKD, dysphagia, COPD and 16 more — each plan is built around the dietary guidance for that condition, and caregivers should review it with the treating clinician.
Allergy & dislike aware
Tell us what to avoid — allergens, disliked foods, texture limits — and the system screens them out of the menu. Caregivers should still review every ingredient label and confirm important restrictions with a clinician or pharmacist.
Age & nutrition needs
Plans account for age, weight and activity to hit the right calories and protein for healthy aging.
Drug–food interaction alerts
If your loved one takes medication — statins, levodopa, blood thinners — the plan highlights foods that may interfere, so you can check with the prescribing doctor or pharmacist.
You don't need to fill out forms alone. Ask NutriHearth in plain words — or just speak — and it answers, explains, and builds the menu for you.
Voice input
Speak your question in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish — the app understands what you say and replies.
Generate the menu for you
Say "my mom has dementia and doesn't like fish" — it fills in the profile and generates a matching 7-day plan automatically.
Explain any meal
Ask "why is this dinner good for her?" — it walks you through the calories, nutrients and the condition-specific reasoning behind each recipe.
Adjust & recommend
Say "swap tomorrow's breakfast" or "suggest something higher in protein" — it revises the plan and recommends alternatives on the spot.
The science behind each plan comes from peer-reviewed literature — not opinion or trends. The dementia plan follows the MIND diet, one of the most-studied dietary patterns for cognitive health.
Morris et al. (2015)
Introduced the MIND diet and found strict adherence was associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults.
NEJM (2023)
Randomized trial of the MIND diet for prevention of cognitive decline — among the strongest evidence linking diet to brain health.
Omega-3 (DHA/EPA)
Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) provides the preformed omega-3 EPA and DHA, while walnuts provide the plant omega-3 ALA. Plans emphasize omega-3-rich foods; actual EPA/DHA intake varies by the fish and portion selected.
Berries & polyphenols
Berries are a core MIND diet component — the plans include them regularly as recommended by the research.
What the science says about Alzheimer's & early dementia
A 2024 meta-analysis found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease — with olive oil, vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, nuts and whole grains as key components. The MIND diet, combining Mediterranean and DASH elements, was associated with slower cognitive decline with aging. The 2024 ESPEN guideline on nutrition in dementia emphasizes individualized care, routine screening, and attractive food and drink options to prevent malnutrition and dehydration.
Summarized from peer-reviewed sources reviewed by NutriHearth — see references above for the full citations.
What this plan emphasizes
MIND-diet foods
Berries, leafy greens, nuts, whole grains, beans, fish and olive oil — the food groups tied to slower cognitive decline in the MIND diet research.
Omega-3 (DHA/EPA)
Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) provides the preformed omega-3 EPA and DHA, while walnuts provide the plant omega-3 ALA. Plans emphasize omega-3-rich foods; actual EPA/DHA intake varies by the fish and portion selected.
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Every recipe in this plan comes with detailed calorie counts, complete nutrition breakdown — protein, fat, carbs, fiber and key vitamins — plus step-by-step cooking instructions. You always know exactly what your loved one is eating.
Every ingredient, buyable
Every ingredient in your shopping list is matched to a real product page on Amazon or Walmart — with live prices, so you can order the whole list in one click.
Every recipe is simple
All 28 recipes in this plan are rated easy or medium — none are hard. 89% are rated easy, averaging about 17 minutes and just 3 steps.
Step-by-step instructions
Every recipe comes with full cooking instructions, serving size and nutrition info — no guessing, no complicated techniques.
Stop guessing what to cook.
Answer a few questions about your loved one — their condition, age, allergies and preferences — and get a personalized, research-backed 7-day menu. Free.
🍽 Build Your Personalized Meal PlanFood and medications
If your loved one takes prescription medications, food can change how well they work. This evidence-based guide explains the timing rules and which foods to review with the doctor or pharmacist.
Alzheimer's medications and food: a practical guide for caregivers
Most Alzheimer's drugs have no food-timing requirement; sleep medications need a bedtime window; long-term use can affect micronutrients.
What can I do when a senior with dementia refuses to eat?
Follow the 2024 ESPEN guideline: offer 5–6 smaller eating occasions with foods the person has always enjoyed, in a calm setting with real choice, and monitor weight and hydration. Once reversible causes are addressed, oral nutrition support — smoothies, congee, soft bites — can help maintain intake. Read our full caregiver guide →
What foods are good for someone with dementia?
The MIND diet emphasizes leafy greens, berries, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish and olive oil while limiting red meat, butter and sweets. Observational research associates MIND adherence with better cognitive outcomes, although a major randomized MIND trial did not demonstrate a significant benefit. Our 7-day plan makes this practical for caregivers.
How much does NutriHearth cost?
Start with a one-month free trial. After the trial, a paid subscription ($5/month) is required unless you cancel. We believe nutrition support shouldn't be a burden on caregivers.
Can I use it for other conditions?
Yes — we cover 21+ conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), dysphagia (swallowing difficulty), COPD, Parkinson's, frailty, pressure ulcers and more.
Can I talk to the app instead of filling forms?
Yes. NutriHearth has a built-in AI assistant — type or speak your question (voice works in 5 languages) and it can generate the menu, explain why a meal fits your loved one's condition, and adjust the plan when you ask.
Does the app check food–drug interactions?
Yes. If you list the medications your loved one takes, the plan highlights foods that may interact with them — for example grapefruit with statins, or protein timing with levodopa — so you can raise it with the prescribing doctor or pharmacist.
Can I buy the ingredients directly?
Yes. Every ingredient in your shopping list is matched to a real product page on Amazon or Walmart with live prices — so you can order the whole list without hunting the store.
Is this medical advice?
No. NutriHearth is a nutrition support tool, not a substitute for clinical guidance. Always consult a physician or registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes.