In short. Meal help works best when you can name what the person eats, how, and what they cannot eat. Adom (adom.ma) and the AdomApp app (adomapp.com) connect you with an independent professional; quotes are free and payment comes after the service. The service stays non-medical.
Ask someone to prepare or serve meals for a parent, a relative or yourself and you soon find that "he eats anything" says almost nothing. This short glossary gathers the words that make the difference and how to put them in a request. It does not replace the advice of a doctor or a dietitian.
What does "diet" mean in a request?
The word covers three situations that are better kept apart. A prescribed diet: a health professional gave instructions, so copy them as they stand or attach the written note, without interpreting. A way of life or faith: no pork, no alcohol, vegetarian, fasting meals. A preference: what the person likes or dislikes. Whoever prepares the meals is not there to decide on a diet; they apply what you write.
What does "texture" cover?
It is the term people forget, and it matters a great deal when chewing or swallowing needs care. Say whether food should be cut into small pieces, mashed, blended or served as it is. If a texture instruction comes from a carer, attach it rather than rephrase it. This detail changes the day's preparation far more than a detailed menu does.
How do I flag an allergy or an intolerance?
Put it first in the request, spelled out, and say whether it is an allergy, an intolerance or simply a dislike; the seriousness is not the same. Name the food itself, not just the family (peanut, milk, egg, gluten, fish, as the case may be), and remind the person that ready-made products can contain it. If a serious reaction has happened before, the doctor decides what to do, and those instructions belong somewhere visible in the kitchen.
Which rhythms and habits should I note?
Mealtimes, the main meal of the day, snacks, drinks within reach. There is no universal pattern: in some homes lunch is the big meal, in others it is the evening. Mention special periods too, such as the Ramadan fast or the shared meals of Eid, which shift the whole timetable without a date to settle in advance.
Marrakesh has very hot summers and little rain; in any season, say where the person likes to find water and where food is kept, so the kitchen can be used without questions.
What should I say about the kitchen and the home?
Say what the kitchen has and what it lacks: hob, oven, fridge, utensils. The homes of the Marrakesh medina, riads included, each have their own layout: if the way in is a narrow lane with no vehicle access, warn that any shopping you ask for will be carried on foot. In a flat in Guéliz or Semlalia, the floor is enough.
How do I make the request, step by step?
Gather a few lines: the profile (who eats), diet and exclusions, texture, allergies, times, what to prepare and serve, the state of the kitchen. Then open meal help on AdomApp. No price is displayed: the quote is personalised and free, first replies usually arrive within 24 to 48 hours, and payment is made only after the service. Adom connects people; the person stays independent.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an allergy, an intolerance and a preference?
An allergy can cause a serious reaction, an intolerance causes discomfort, and a preference is a matter of taste. Name them separately in the request so the person knows what must be strictly avoided.
Can the person preparing meals follow a prescribed diet?
They can apply a written instruction you give them. They do not create a diet and do not replace the doctor or the dietitian.
Do I need to mention texture if the person eats normally?
Yes, one line is enough: "whole foods, no special instruction". It avoids guesswork and protects you from a misunderstanding.
Does meal help include shopping?
That depends on what you ask for. Write it in the request and the professional will say whether they can take it on.
How much does meal help cost?
No price is displayed: it is a free, personalised quote on AdomApp, depending on frequency and what is requested.
