Gemini gobbles up what you feed it<\/p>\n
Starve it of context and you\u2019ll get thin results<\/p>\n
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Vague prompting produces vague answers. Artificially intelligent models don\u2019t know things like humans do.<\/p>\n
Hence, they aren\u2019t pulling fresh insight from some hidden sources, but summarizing the most common existing patterns.<\/p>\n
In simple words, you\u2019re getting a polished remix of ideas from somewhere on the internet.<\/p>\n
If I ask Gemini \u201cHow do I eat healthily?\u201d I\u2019ll most likely get tips on eating more vegetables or drinking fruit smoothies.<\/p>\n
These results are too generic to help me reach my goal, which was creating an eating system away from starch-heavy foods.<\/p>\n
If I was going to use Gemini\u2019s help, I would have to invite it into my lived experience. It must understand the context of my prompts and provide the most accurate answer.<\/p>\n
User-level prompting doesn\u2019t need to follow a strict formula. But I\u2019ve noticed that some components are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
Roleplaying with Gemini is refreshing<\/p>\n
Put it in your preferred kitchen and watch it cook<\/p>\n
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I always define a role for Gemini before giving it a serious prompt. That way, the app knows whether to approach it as a doctor, a financial adviser, a technical assistant, and more.<\/p>\n
In this case, I asked Gemini to be my nutrition coach.<\/p>\n
A normal person tends to give advice from the outside and focus on obvious actions. Then they provide quick fixes.<\/p>\n
A coach, on the other hand, works from within to understand patterns and limitations. Then they provide context-based solutions, which was what I needed.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my example prompt:<\/p>\n
Pretend to be \/ Act as my nutrition coach. Your goal is to help me build a realistic, sustainable eating system I can actually maintain.<\/p>\n
Gemini was going to respond immediately, which would\u2019ve interrupted the process of providing context.<\/p>\n
I prefer to give myself space to explain. So, I used a safe word that told the model exactly when context-gathering ended.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my example prompt:<\/p>\n
For now, do not ask me any questions or design my meal plan. I\u2019m going to describe my current situation, habits, constraints, and past plans first. Only after I say the word \u201cREADY\u201d should you begin inquiries or offer recommendations.<\/p>\n
Next, I described the situation. Models are far better at reasoning within preset constraints than inventing them for you.<\/p>\n
So, the quality of the answer will increase when you frame the problem accurately. Plus, hallucinations are reduced.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my example prompt:<\/p>\n
I have a fast metabolism \/ My appetite has dropped over time \/ Most of my meals are [dominant food type] because of how local foods in [your country] are structured \/ I want to eat more intentionally, but [constraints] are making it hard for me to.<\/p>\n
After these foundations were set, I told Gemini to build a timetable based on food availability, budget, my cultural eating patterns, and other factors.<\/p>\n
Plan what\u2019s in your pantry<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t get a gourmet plan on a street-food budget<\/p>\n
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Meal compositions vary widely by region.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t matter if the generated plan is nutritionally perfect if I can\u2019t realistically find or afford it.<\/p>\n
For example, a 2kg bag of Kirkland organic quinoa costs around $26 currently.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s usually recommended as a healthier alternative to white rice because it has more protein and fiber. But I can buy a 5kg bag of rice for roughly the same price.<\/p>\n
Considering inflation and an unstable income, it\u2019s unfeasible for me to consistently choose quinoa over rice.<\/p>\n
No matter how healthy the alternative is, I\u2019ll naturally gravitate toward what\u2019s affordable.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t hesitate to flag such issues with Gemini.<\/p>\n
I asked it to work with starches I already eat and reduce portion size or specify my muscle training period and have starch-heavy meals shifted to those days.<\/p>\n
The bottom line is that you\u2019ll keep iterating and readjusting your plan until you\u2019re satisfied with most of it.<\/p>\n
The first version won\u2019t fully cover your budget, appetite, schedule, and access to food items.<\/p>\n
Gemini, is at best, an ongoing collaborator instead of a one-time solution.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s my example prompt:<\/p>\n
I noticed you included [ingredient\/food item] in the plan. This item isn\u2019t affordable or easy for me to find where I live. Can you revise the plan using foods I already eat regularly, while keeping the same nutritional goal? If replacing it isn\u2019t ideal, adjust the portion size or pairing instead without starting over.<\/p>\n
Gemini gave me a plan that moved most of my starch intake to lunchtime. It\u2019s when energy demand in the body is typically higher. Breakfast and dinner are lighter and more protein-forward to reduce overeating.<\/p>\n
Dinners were mostly reserved for soups, grilled proteins, or vegetable-heavy meals that are easier to digest.<\/p>\n
The tool also gave me rules to follow. My starch intake should not be larger than a fist size.<\/p>\n
I must compensate for the size reduction with double the portion of soup and protein.<\/p>\n
Also, I must eat vegetables and protein before starch.<\/p>\n
It should slow glucose absorption and prevent the blood sugar spikes I mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n
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