Dietary Restrictions and Preferences

Yumara's AI understands a wide range of dietary restrictions and preferences. Here's how to get recipes that perfectly match your needs.

Supported Dietary Restrictions

Allergies and Intolerances

• Gluten-free: "Make a gluten-free pizza recipe"
• Dairy-free: "Dairy-free chocolate cake"
• Nut-free: "Nut-free granola bars"
• Egg-free: "Vegan egg-free pancakes"
• Soy-free: "Soy-free stir-fry sauce"

Dietary Lifestyles

• Vegetarian: Recipes with no meat, poultry, or fish
• Vegan: Plant-based recipes with no animal products
• Pescatarian: Vegetarian recipes that may include fish
• Keto: Low-carb, high-fat recipes
• Paleo: Recipes following paleolithic diet principles
• Mediterranean: Heart-healthy Mediterranean-style cooking

Health-Focused

• Low-sodium: "Low-sodium chicken soup"
• Low-sugar: "Sugar-free dessert recipes"
• High-protein: "High-protein breakfast bowl"
• Low-carb: "Low-carb dinner for two"
• Heart-healthy: "Heart-healthy salmon recipe"

How to Specify Dietary Needs

In Your Recipe Prompt

Include your dietary requirements directly in your request:

• "Vegan pad thai recipe"
• "Gluten-free and dairy-free muffins"
• "Keto-friendly chicken dinner"

Combining Multiple Requirements

You can specify multiple dietary needs:

• "Make a recipe that's both gluten-free and vegan"
• "Low-carb, dairy-free soup recipe"
• "Nut-free and egg-free cookies"

Tips for Best Results

Be Specific About Substitutions

• "Use coconut milk instead of dairy milk"
• "Replace wheat flour with almond flour"
• "Use nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor"

Mention Severity

• "Severely allergic to nuts" (for stricter avoidance)
• "Lactose intolerant" (may suggest lactose-free alternatives)
• "Celiac disease" (for strict gluten-free requirements)

Include Preferences

• "Prefer plant-based proteins"
• "Love spicy food"
• "Keep it mild for kids"

Common Substitutions

The AI automatically knows many common dietary substitutions:

Gluten-Free

• Almond flour, coconut flour, or gluten-free flour blends
• Gluten-free pasta and bread options
• Naturally gluten-free grains like quinoa and rice

Dairy-Free

• Plant-based milks (almond, oat, coconut, soy)
• Vegan butter and cheese alternatives
• Coconut cream for rich textures

Vegan Proteins

• Tofu, tempeh, and seitan
• Legumes and beans
• Nuts and seeds
• Plant-based meat alternatives

Recipe Modifications

If you get a recipe that almost fits your needs:

• Ask for a modified version: "Make this recipe dairy-free"
• Request specific substitutions: "Replace the eggs with flax eggs"
• Generate a new version: "Create a vegan version of this recipe"