Frequently Asked Questions

There is no single "best" macro split — the optimal percentages depend on your health goals, activity level, and any existing conditions. That said, research consistently points to a few evidence-based frameworks:

Framework	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Best for
Standard Balanced	~30%	~40%	~30%	General health maintenance
Weight Loss	35–40%	30–35%	25–30%	Fat loss while preserving muscle
T2D / Blood Sugar	30–35%	25–35%	30–40%	Blood glucose control (Type 2 Diabetes)
Mediterranean	15–20%	45–50%	30–35%	Heart health & longevity
Athletic / Muscle Gain	25–35%	40–50%	20–30%	Building muscle, fueling training

Quality matters as much as percentages

Hitting the numbers with ultra-processed foods won't give you the same outcomes as hitting them with whole foods. The type of each macro matters enormously:

• Protein: lean meats, fish, eggs, legumes, Greek yogurt — not deli meats loaded with sodium
• Carbs: whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes — not refined sugar and white bread
• Fat: olive oil, avocado, nuts, fatty fish (omega-3s) — not trans fats or excessive saturated fat

How to use this in YourMealPlanRX

Open the app → tap ⚙ Goals on your home dashboard → set your calorie target and macro percentages. The planner tracks your macros in real time against those targets. If you're not sure where to start, the Standard Balanced split (P30 / C40 / F30) is a solid default for most healthy adults.

You can cancel anytime — no calls, no hoops. Here's the quickest path:

1. On index.html, tap your avatar (top right) to open your account menu.
2. Click 💳 Manage Billing — this opens the Paddle self-service portal in a new tab.
3. In the portal, choose Cancel subscription. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.

If you don't see the Manage Billing option (visible only to paid subscribers), email us at support@yourmealplanrx.com and we'll handle it within one business day.

Probably fewer than you think — and that's the whole reason a personalized meal plan works.

Research consistently shows that about 20–30 foods make up roughly 80% of what most people actually eat. It follows a Pareto-like pattern: a small number of staples dominate the diet, and everything else is occasional variety.

The typical weekly rotation

• Breakfast: Almost everyone eats the same 2–3 options on rotation (eggs, toast, yogurt, cereal). It's the least varied meal of the day.
• Lunch: Slightly more variety — most people cycle through 4–6 options.
• Dinner: Where most variety lives, but most people still have 7–12 "anchor" dinners they return to repeatedly.
• Snacks: Usually 2–4 items on constant rotation.

What does a day's calories look like?

For the average adult (~2,200 cal/day), calories typically break down as: breakfast 300–500 · lunch 500–700 · dinner 700–900 · snacks 200–400.

Why this matters if you have a health condition

People managing Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol tend to eat an even smaller rotation than average — they naturally gravitate toward "safe" foods they know won't cause a spike or a problem, and they stick with those. The challenge is those safe foods aren't always optimized for their condition.

That's exactly what YourMealPlanRX is built for: taking the 15–25 foods you already love and showing you how to prepare and portion them to work with your health goals — not against them.