When creating a Mealeez account, some fields on the registration form are optional. While not required for account creation, providing this information helps personalize your Mealeez experience. You can always add or update this information later in your profile settings. Here's a breakdown of the optional fields:

• Profile Picture: Upload a profile picture to personalize your Mealeez account. This picture may be visible to other users if you comment on recipes.

• Allergies (Highly Recommended): While adding allergies during signup is optional, we strongly recommend doing so. This allows Mealeez to start personalizing your experience immediately. You can specify your allergies in two ways:

  • Allergy Groups: Mealeez uses the UK standard 14 main allergen groups. Tapping a group name highlights it:

    • Red: Avoid this group entirely.

    • Amber: May react moderately to this group.

    • Off (No Highlight): Safe to consume this group.

  • Allergy Ingredients: Fine-tune your allergy profile by specifying individual ingredients. Start typing an ingredient, tap it when it appears, and then highlight it:

    • Red: Avoid this ingredient.

    • Amber: May react moderately to this ingredient.

    • Green: Safe to consume this ingredient.

• Restaurant Distance: Set your preferred search radius for restaurants, up to 150 miles. This helps Mealeez find restaurants near you that meet your allergy needs.

• Notification Preferences: Control which notifications you receive from Mealeez:

  • Recipes: Receive a daily notification at about "Today's New Recipe."

  • Restaurants: Get notified about new restaurant additions or menu updates.

  • Emails: Subscribe to the Mealeez newsletter (every 3-4 months) for updates on new features and tips.

Why are these fields optional?

We understand you might not want to share all your information immediately. These fields are optional to give you control. You can always add or update them later by editing your profile after registration.

How can I add or update this information later?

On the App:

1. Tap the "Profile" icon (at the top right of the screen).

2. Tap "Account Details & Settings."

3. Make your changes and tap "Save." (at the top right of the screen)

On the Website:

1. Click on your profile icon (at the top right of the screen) or if viewing on a desktop click "My Account" from the menu on the left

2. Select "Account Details & Settings."

3. Make your changes and click "Save." (at the top right of the screen)