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Practical, sourced articles on calories, nutrition and eating habits.
Hidden calories in oil and sauces: a spoon-by-spoon guide
Oil, butter, mayo and dressings add calories fast. A per-tablespoon chart of 20 oils and sauces, why sprays say zero, and how to log them easily.
AI calorie counter apps compared: how to choose in 2026
Photo-based calorie counters compared: what Munoo, Cal AI, Formo, MyFitnessPal, Lose It! and Yazio offer, what is free, and how to choose.
Calorie deficit: how much to eat to lose weight
What a calorie deficit is, how to calculate yours, how big it should be, and how to stick to it without counting every gram. With a free calculator.
Calorie deficit but not losing weight? Check these 7 things in order
Counting calories but the scale won't move? Check these 7 causes in order, from hidden calories to water weight, plus a 14-day plan you can start today.
How to count calories from a photo of your food
A practical guide to counting calories from a photo of your food with AI: how it works, how close the numbers get, and simple habits that make estimates better.
How to count calories without a food scale
No food scale? Count calories with your hands, labels and spoons. A portion table, how to log homemade meals, and where eyeballing usually goes wrong.