Cuisine Preferences
ClapDiet supports 30+ cuisines to give you culturally relevant recommendations.
Available Cuisines
African
Nigerian
Ethiopian
Ghanaian
South African
Moroccan
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Filipino
Indian (North)
Indian (South)
Indonesian
Malaysian
European
Italian
French
Spanish
Greek
Mediterranean
Nordic
Eastern European
British
Americas
American (Southern)
American (Standard)
Mexican
Brazilian
Caribbean
Peruvian
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Turkish
Persian
Israeli
Setting Your Preferences
Go to Settings > Dietary Profile
Select Cuisine Preferences
Browse available cuisines
Tap cuisines you enjoy
Drag to rank by preference
How Preferences Are Used
In Recommendations
Your top cuisines appear first in suggestions:
"Nigerian recipes for your iron needs"
"Japanese options for your DASH diet"
In Meal Plans
AI plans feature your preferred cuisines:
Balanced representation
Variety within preferences
Respects all restrictions
In Food Search
Cuisine filters help you find foods:
Search within a cuisine
Sort by cuisine relevance
Cuisine-Specific Benefits
Nutritional Strengths
Each cuisine offers different nutrients:
Mediterranean: Healthy fats, vegetables
Japanese: Low calorie, seafood
Indian: Spices, legumes, vegetables
Mexican: Fiber, beans, tomatoes
We'll Match Nutrients
If you need more iron and love Indian food:
We'll suggest iron-rich Indian dishes
Like lentil dal and spinach palak
Combining Cuisines
Most people select multiple cuisines:
Provides variety
Covers different nutrients
Matches real eating habits
Recommendation: Choose 3-5 cuisines for best variety
Regional Ingredients
Based on your location, we'll suggest:
Locally available versions of dishes
Ingredient substitutions
Where to find specialty items
Can't Find Your Cuisine?
We're adding more! Contact us to request:
Specific regional cuisines
Local food traditions
Traditional recipes
Related Articles:
Customizing Recommendations
Recipe Suggestions
Setting Up Your Profile