How do I swap meals?Updated 2 months ago

Quick Answer

From Home, go to My Plan and find the Meals section. Each recipe has a swap button that opens the Explore section, where you can browse and select a replacement recipe. All swapped meals automatically update in your Shopping List.

Swapping a Meal in Your Plan

On iOS and Android App

1. Open the CENTR app
2. Go to your Home screen
3. Navigate to "My Plan"
4. Find the "Meals" section
5. Locate the recipe you want to swap
6. Tap the swap button on that recipe
7. The Explore section opens automatically
8. Browse alternative recipes
9. Tap on a recipe you prefer
10. Select it to replace the original meal

On Web (centr.com)

1. Log in to your account at centr.com
2. Navigate to Home
3. Go to "My Plan" and select "Meals"
4. Find the recipe you want to change
5. Click the swap button
6. Browse Explore for alternatives
7. Choose your replacement recipe
8. Confirm the swap

Browsing Replacement Recipes

When you tap the swap button, the Explore section helps you find suitable alternatives:

• Browse by category: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
• Coached workouts: Access the full recipe library
• Self-Guided workouts: Find additional recipe options
• Use filters: Dietary preference, allergies, equipment, prep time

Dietary Match: If you've set a dietary preference (vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian), Explore will prioritize recipes that match your choice.

Why Swap Meals?

Common reasons to swap recipes:

• Personal preference: You simply don't like the suggested meal
• Ingredient availability: Don't have access to specific ingredients
• Allergies or restrictions: Recipe contains allergens you need to avoid
• Cooking time: Need a quicker or slower recipe
• Variety: Want to try something new or repeat a favorite
• Meal prep friendly: Prefer recipes that work well for batch cooking
• Family preferences: Need more family-friendly or kid-approved options

Shopping List Updates Automatically

When you swap a meal:

• Your Shopping List immediately updates
• Ingredients from the old recipe are removed
• Ingredients from the new recipe are added
• No need to manually edit your shopping list

Tip: Swap meals before creating your shopping list for the week to ensure you're only buying ingredients for recipes you'll actually make.

How Often Can I Swap?

You can swap meals as many times as you want:

• Swap individual recipes or your entire week of meals
• No limits on the number of swaps
• Swap before or after generating your Shopping List
• Change your mind and swap again if needed

The meal plan is designed to be flexible - use it as a guide and customize to your preferences.

Tips for Successful Swapping

• Review your week early: Check your meal plan at the start of each week and swap recipes you know you won't want
• Consider your schedule: Swap to quicker recipes on busy days, save longer recipes for weekends
• Check ingredients first: Before swapping, review what you already have at home to minimize shopping
• Save favorites: Use the ribbon button to save recipes you love for easy future swaps
• Try new things: Use swapping as an opportunity to explore new cuisines and ingredients
• Meal prep strategy: Swap to recipes that work well for meal prep if you batch cook

Finding the Right Replacement

Same meal type: When swapping breakfast, look for breakfast alternatives. When swapping dinner, browse dinner options. This ensures your meal timing and nutrition distribution stay balanced.

Similar nutrition: While you can swap any recipe for any other, choosing replacements with similar calorie and macro profiles helps you stay on track with your goals.

Dietary compatibility: If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, use the dietary and allergy filters in Explore to find suitable replacements.

Common Questions

Will swapping affect my nutrition goals? All CENTR recipes are nutritionist-approved and designed to support your goals. Swapping maintains nutritional balance, though individual recipes may vary slightly in calories and macros.

Can I swap back to the original recipe? Yes. Simply use the swap button again and search for the original recipe in Explore, or swap to any other recipe.

Do swaps save for future weeks? No. Each week you receive a new meal plan. Swaps only affect the current week. If you love a recipe, save it with the ribbon button so you can easily swap it in future weeks.

Can I swap multiple meals at once? You swap meals one at a time. Simply repeat the swap process for each recipe you want to change.

Need Help?

If you have trouble swapping meals or need help finding specific types of recipes, contact our support team at [email protected]