FAQ 

• How does Timpla personalize meal plans?

  • Timpla uses AI to generate a full week of meals based on your dietary preferences, nutrition goals, mood, lifestyle, and what's already in your pantry. Pro users get access to the AI Meal Plan Generator, which lets you specify things like budget, cooking time, cuisine preferences, and macro targets — then builds a tailored 7-day plan in seconds. You can also regenerate individual days or adjust with prompts like "make this spicier" or "use more chicken."
    
    

• Is this for beginners?

  • Yes — Timpla is designed to remove complexity, not add it. The core experience is drag-and-drop meal planning, and the AI handles the hard thinking for you. Whether you've never meal planned before or you're a seasoned pro, the app adapts. Beginners benefit from the one-click AI plans; experienced users can dive into macro targets, nutrition dashboards, and advanced customization.
    
    

• Do I have to cook?

  • Not necessarily. You can set cooking time preferences — including very quick meals — and Timpla will plan around them. The app also supports restaurant meal logging, so if you eat out, you can track that too. Meal prep features are there for people who want to batch-cook efficiently on weekends, but they're optional — the app works just as well for lighter cooking habits.
    
    

• Are the grocery lists customizable?

  • Yes. Timpla auto-generates a smart grocery list from your meal plan and removes ingredients you already have in your pantry. You can manually edit the list, and Pro users can send it directly to Instacart (with more grocery delivery integrations planned). Budget tracking features also let you monitor spending and optimize for savings across different stores.
    
    

• Is my data private?

  • Timpla takes data privacy seriously. Your personal health data, dietary preferences, and biomarker information are used only to power your personalized experience — not sold to third parties. The platform complies with DMCA and standard legal requirements. For the most current privacy policy details, check Timpla's Terms of Service directly at timpla.com.
    
    

• Does it work for specific diets?

  • Absolutely — this is one of Timpla's strongest areas. The app supports a wide range of dietary preferences (vegan, keto, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) as well as medical condition presets including Diabetes (Type 1 & 2), PCOS, IBS/FODMAP, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Celiac, and Gestational Diabetes. Intermittent fasting schedules and macro cycling for athletes are also supported on Pro.
    
    

• Can I use my own recipes?

  • Yes. You can save and import recipes from anywhere — including by URL. Pro users get unlimited URL imports (free users get 5/month). A universal recipe importer with a browser extension is also on the roadmap, which will let you grab recipes from any food blog, Pinterest, YouTube, or Instagram with one click. You can also publish your own recipes to the public marketplace and earn money when others use and rate them.