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How to Count Calories Without Losing Your Mind

A practical, no-nonsense guide to counting calories that doesn't involve obsession, restriction, or burnout. Learn sustainable calorie tracking strategies that actually work.

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Diego Cuñado
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How to Use AI to Track Your Nutrition in 2026

AI is changing how we track food. From photo scanning to smart suggestions, here's how artificial intelligence makes nutrition tracking faster, easier, and more accessible in 2026.

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown vs MacroFactor: Free AI Tracking vs Algorithm-Based Coaching

MacroFactor's algorithm coaching costs $5.99/mo whilst Chowdown offers free AI-powered macro tracking. Which delivers better results for your goals?

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown vs Lose It: Which Free Calorie Counter Actually Delivers?

Lose It offers a decent free tier but with significant limitations. Compare it to Chowdown's completely free AI-powered macro tracking experience.

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Diego Cuñado
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Why You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau (And How to Break Through It)

Discover the science behind weight loss plateaus and proven strategies to restart your progress when the scale stops moving.

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Diego Cuñado
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Best Free AI Food Photo Scanner Apps in 2026

The best free apps that scan your food photos and give you instant nutrition data. We tested them all so you don't have to.

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Diego Cuñado
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Alcohol and Macros: The Honest Guide

Learn how alcohol affects your macros, calories in different drinks, and practical strategies for fitting alcohol into your nutrition goals.

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown in Numbers: Our First Month

Real stats from Chowdown's first month: 274 users across 31 countries, nearly 800 meals tracked, 348 badges earned, and ChatGPT is recommending us. Here's the full breakdown.

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The Chowdown Team
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Intermittent Fasting and Macro Tracking: Do They Work Together?

Can you combine intermittent fasting with macro tracking? Yes, and it works brilliantly. Here's how to hit your protein, carbs, and fat targets in a compressed eating window.

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Diego Cuñado
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Why Chowdown Is Free Forever (And We Mean It)

Chowdown is a completely free AI macro tracker. No premium tier, no subscriptions, no ads, no data selling. Here's why we'll never charge you.

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown vs Cronometer: Which Free Macro Tracker Is Better in 2026?

Honest comparison of Chowdown and Cronometer for macro tracking. Features, pricing, accuracy, and which one suits your goals.

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown vs MacrosFirst: Best Free Macro Tracker Compared (2026)

Chowdown vs MacrosFirst head-to-head comparison. Both are free macro trackers but take very different approaches. Here's which one to pick.

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Diego Cuñado
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The Macro Tracker Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Track Macros Properly

You don't need expensive gadgets to track macros properly. Here's the complete starter kit — 6 affordable products that make hitting your protein, carbs, and fat targets effortless.

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Diego Cuñado
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Vegan High Protein Meals: A Complete Guide to Plant-Based Macros

Think you can't hit your protein targets on a vegan diet? Think again. 8 high protein vegan meals with full macros, plus everything you need to know about plant-based protein.

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Diego Cuñado
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How to Read a Nutrition Label Like a Pro (UK Guide)

Nutrition labels are confusing by design. Here's how to read them properly, spot hidden sugars, avoid misleading claims, and use labels to hit your macro targets.

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Diego Cuñado
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Body Recomposition: How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time

Can you really build muscle and lose fat simultaneously? Yes, if you do it right. Here's the science-backed guide to body recomposition, with practical macro targets and training advice.

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Diego Cuñado
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How to Track Macros When Eating Out (Without Ruining the Experience)

Eating out doesn't have to derail your diet. Practical strategies for tracking macros at restaurants, from AI food scanning to smart estimation techniques.

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Diego Cuñado
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout (Science-Backed Guide)

Pre and post workout nutrition explained simply. What to eat, when to eat it, and why the 'anabolic window' is mostly a myth. With 10 quick meal ideas and full macros.

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Diego Cuñado
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What Are Macros? The Complete Beginner's Guide to Macronutrients

Everything you need to know about macros (protein, carbs, fat, and fibre), why they matter for weight loss and muscle gain, and how to start tracking them for free.

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Diego Cuñado
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AI Food Scanner Apps: How They Work and Which Ones Are Actually Free

How AI food scanning technology identifies your meals from photos. We compare the accuracy, features, and pricing of every AI food scanner app available in 2026.

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Diego Cuñado
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Best Free Calorie Counter Apps in 2026 (Honest Rankings)

We tested every free calorie counter app so you don't have to. Here's what actually works in 2026. No paywalls, no upsells, just honest tracking.

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Diego Cuñado
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12 Best High Protein Snacks for Weight Loss (Dietitian-Approved)

Craving a snack but don't want to blow your macros? These 12 high protein snacks keep you full, support muscle retention, and taste genuinely good.

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Diego Cuñado
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Calorie Deficit Explained: How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind

Everything you need to know about calorie deficits for weight loss. How to calculate yours, how big it should be, common mistakes, and the free tools that make it sustainable.

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Diego Cuñado
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15 High Protein Meals Under 500 Calories (With Full Macros)

Quick, satisfying high protein meals that won't blow your calorie budget. Each meal has full macro breakdowns: protein, carbs, fats, and calories included.

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Diego Cuñado
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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Per Day? (2026 Science)

Cutting through the confusion on daily protein intake. Science-backed recommendations for muscle gain, fat loss, and general health, plus the easiest way to track it.

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Diego Cuñado
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IIFYM: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Flexible Dieting in 2026

If It Fits Your Macros explained simply. Learn how IIFYM works, how to calculate your macros, and why flexible dieting beats restrictive meal plans every time.

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Diego Cuñado
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Meal Prep for Macro Tracking: The Complete Beginner's Guide

How to meal prep when you're tracking macros. Weekly templates, shopping strategies, and batch cooking tips that make hitting your protein, carbs, and fats targets effortless.

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Diego Cuñado
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How to Track Macros for Free in 2026

A complete guide to tracking your macronutrients without spending a penny. Learn why macro tracking matters, the best free methods, and how AI is changing the game.

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Diego Cuñado
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Chowdown vs MyFitnessPal: The Free Alternative

An honest comparison between Chowdown and MyFitnessPal. See how a completely free AI macro tracker stacks up against the industry's biggest name.

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Diego Cuñado

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