diff --git a/mealapi/model/meal.py b/mealapi/model/meal.py
index eb01a6d..1f5ebe0 100644
--- a/mealapi/model/meal.py
+++ b/mealapi/model/meal.py
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ class Meal(db.Model):
     description = db.Column(db.Text, nullable=False)
     kcal = db.Column(db.Integer, nullable=True)
     price = db.Column(db.Integer, nullable=True)
-    spicy = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=False, default=False)
-    vegan = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=False, default=False)
-    glutenfree = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=False, default=False)
+    spicy = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=True, default=False)
+    vegan = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=True, default=False)
+    glutenfree = db.Column(db.Boolean, nullable=True, default=False)
     ingredients = db.relationship('Ingredient', backref='Meal', lazy='dynamic')
diff --git a/mealapi/resources/mealresource.py b/mealapi/resources/mealresource.py
index c5569ac..9f79be5 100644
--- a/mealapi/resources/mealresource.py
+++ b/mealapi/resources/mealresource.py
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ class MealBaseResource(Resource):
             db.session.add(mealobj.data)
             db.session.commit()
             return '', 204
-        except ValidationError:
-            abort(406, "meal validation error")
+        except ValidationError as error:
+            abort(406, error.messages)
 
     def get(self):
         meals = Meal.query.all()