Frequently asked questions

MealGenio is a recipe website. Discover original, clear, easy-to-follow recipes for different tastes and eating styles. Each recipe includes ingredients, steps, times and approximate nutrition information, in English and Spanish.

Yes, 100% free. Every recipe, the ingredient-based Chef, the weekly planner with its shopping list, the meal plans, Weight Loss and Gym Mode are free. There are no payments, subscriptions or locked content.

No, everything is free.

Yes. MealGenio works in your phone’s browser (iPhone or Android) without downloading anything from an app store. If you like, add it to your home screen with the “Install MealGenio” button or from the browser menu (on iPhone, in Safari via “Share” and “Add to Home Screen”) and open it like an app. It needs an internet connection.

Yes. MealGenio works in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. If you create an account, your favorites and your planner are available on all your devices: just sign in with the same email.

English and Spanish. You can switch the language from the site menu or set your preferred language in your profile.

To keep MealGenio free. The site has affiliate links in some sections, such as “Products I use”, and will show Google AdSense ads. As an Amazon Associate, MealGenio earns from qualifying purchases. Buying through those links does not cost you more.

Recommended products appear in boxes with a “View on Amazon” button and a visible affiliate notice. Google ads will be shown in spaces separate from the content.

Only if you accept it in the cookie notice (advertising category). If you do not, Google may show non-personalized ads. You can change your choice at any time.

You can use recipes, Explore and Categories without signing up. Personal Chef, Search by ingredients, Weekly planner and list, Gym Mode, Weight Loss, Favorites and history require a free account. The account also saves your preferences and, if you choose, emails you new recipes.

Tap “Sign up free” and create your account with just your email and a password (you type it twice to confirm it).

Log in with your email and password from “Log in”. To log out, use the “Log out” option in your account menu.

On the login page tap “Forgot your password?”. We’ll email you a link to create a new one.

Use “Forgot your password?” to get an email link and set a new password. For security, changing it signs out open sessions.

Your name, profile photo, preferred language, dietary preferences, allergies and whether you want to receive recipe emails.

Email [email protected] from your account email and we will delete it.

Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, soups, Latin and international cooking, vegetarian and quick options and more, organized by category.

Use search by name or ingredient, browse categories, or open “What to cook” to tick what you have at home and see which recipes you can make.

Yes. With a free account you can save recipes to Favorites and see your history of viewed recipes.

Yes. On each recipe you can change the number of servings and quantities are recalculated. You can also switch between metric and US units.

Yes. Recipes are available in both languages and are shown in the language you choose on the site.

No, it is not exact: values are approximate per serving (calories, protein, carbs, fat and fiber), estimated from the ingredients. They can vary with brands, sizes and preparation.

No. The content is informational and culinary. It is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from a health professional. If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.

They are free tools (a free account is required) that suggest recipes and approximate amounts based on your goals. The calculations are guidance only and are not a personalized medical or nutrition plan.

Categories such as Diabetic-friendly, Keto, Gluten-free, Low-carb, High-protein, Dairy-free and Vegetarian group recipes by their ingredients to help you find them. They do not treat, cure, prevent or control any disease.

Always check the ingredients and the approximate nutrition information, and talk to a health professional if you follow a diet for medical reasons.

No. Recipe allergen labels are guidance and may be incomplete. Always check the ingredient list and the labels of the products you buy, and keep possible cross-contamination in mind. We cannot guarantee that a recipe is allergen-free.

Yes. You can save your allergies in your profile for reference, but always keep checking every ingredient.

If you create an account: your email, your encrypted password and, if you add them, your name, preferences, allergies and profile photo (without location metadata). Also temporary technical data such as your IP to prevent abuse and, if you accept, usage data through analytics and advertising cookies. MealGenio does not collect payment data.

To give you access to your account, personalize your experience, email you recipes if you choose, protect the service and, if you accept, measure usage and show ads. We do not sell your data.

You can view and edit your data in your profile. To request a copy or deletion, email [email protected] from your account email.

Necessary cookies (session, language and your cookie choice), analytics cookies (to measure visits) and advertising (Google AdSense) and affiliate cookies. Analytics and advertising cookies are only enabled if you accept them.

Yes. In the cookie notice you can reject non-essential cookies and the site keeps working.

At any time, with the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of every page.

We use encrypted connections (HTTPS), passwords stored as bcrypt hashes (never in plain text), access control for each account, sessions that expire and are invalidated when you log out or change your password, and measures to limit abusive attempts. No system is infallible, so we recommend using a unique password.

Change your password with “Forgot your password?” and email [email protected].

Email [email protected]. If you have an account, include its email so we can help you faster.