Tips, guides and insights on macro tracking, nutrition, and how to use AI to build better eating habits. From the team behind Chowdown, the free AI macro tracker.https://chowdown.me/en-gb© 2026 Chowdownhello@chowdown.me (Diego Cuñado)hello@chowdown.me (Diego Cuñado)https://chowdown.me/logo-192.pnghttps://chowdown.me/bloghttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-stay-consistent-with-macro-tracking/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-stay-consistent-with-macro-tracking/The biggest challenge with macro tracking isn't starting, it's sticking with it. Here are proven strategies to build a sustainable tracking habit that lasts.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro trackingconsistencyhabitsnutrition tipsmotivationDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/reverse-dieting-explained/https://chowdown.me/blog/reverse-dieting-explained/What is reverse dieting and how does it work? A practical guide to gradually increasing calories after a diet without regaining fat. When and how to reverse diet properly.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTreverse dietingmetabolismfat lossnutrition tipspost-dietDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-barcode-scanning-track-packaged-food-instantly/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-barcode-scanning-track-packaged-food-instantly/Chowdown now supports barcode scanning for packaged food. Point your camera at any product barcode and get instant, accurate macros from the product database. No typing, no searching, completely free.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTbarcode scanningfood trackingmacrosfree toolsDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/macro-friendly-takeaway-orders-uk-guide/https://chowdown.me/blog/macro-friendly-takeaway-orders-uk-guide/The best macro-friendly orders from Nando's, McDonald's, Greggs, Subway, KFC, and more. How to enjoy UK takeaways while staying on track with your macros.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTtakeawayeating outmacro trackingUKhigh proteinDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-calculate-your-tdee/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-calculate-your-tdee/Learn how to calculate your TDEE to set accurate calorie and macro targets. A step-by-step guide covering BMR, activity multipliers, and how to adjust based on real-world results.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTTDEEcaloriesnutrition tipsmacro trackingbeginnersDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/understanding-fibre-and-why-it-matters-for-your-macros/https://chowdown.me/blog/understanding-fibre-and-why-it-matters-for-your-macros/Fibre is the forgotten nutrient in macro tracking. Learn how fibre affects satiety, digestion, and your macro goals, plus how much you actually need and where to get it.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTfibrenutrition tipsmacro trackingdigestionhealthy eatingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-vegetarian-meals-for-macro-tracking/https://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-vegetarian-meals-for-macro-tracking/15 high protein vegetarian meals that make hitting your macro targets easy. No meat, no problem. Complete meals with macro breakdowns for vegetarian macro trackers.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTvegetarianhigh proteinmeal ideasmacro trackingplant-basedDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/usda-nutrition-data-accurate-ai-tracking/https://chowdown.me/blog/usda-nutrition-data-accurate-ai-tracking/Most AI food trackers guess your macros. Chowdown now uses USDA FoodData Central to ground AI estimates in real nutritional science. Here's why that matters for your goals.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTUSDAaccuracynutrition dataAIfood trackingChowdownDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-fatsecret-free-macro-tracking-compared/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-fatsecret-free-macro-tracking-compared/An honest comparison of Chowdown and FatSecret for macro tracking in 2026. Features, pricing, food databases, and which free tracker is actually better for your goals.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTapp comparisonFatSecretmacro trackingfree toolsChowdownDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/complete-guide-counting-macros-for-women/https://chowdown.me/blog/complete-guide-counting-macros-for-women/Learn how to count macros as a woman, including calculating your needs, hormonal considerations, and practical tips for sustainable success.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacroswomennutritionweight-lossDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/macro-tracking-for-beginners-over-40/https://chowdown.me/blog/macro-tracking-for-beginners-over-40/A practical guide to macro tracking for people over 40. How your nutritional needs change with age and how to adjust your macros for muscle retention, energy, and health.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro trackingover 40beginnersproteinhealthy ageingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-hit-your-protein-goal-every-day/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-hit-your-protein-goal-every-day/Practical strategies for consistently hitting your daily protein target. From meal timing to food swaps, here's how to eat enough protein without forcing down chicken breasts.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTproteinnutrition tipsmacro trackingmeal planningDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/carb-cycling-explained-does-it-actually-work/https://chowdown.me/blog/carb-cycling-explained-does-it-actually-work/What is carb cycling, how does it work, and is it worth the effort? An evidence-based look at alternating high and low carb days for fat loss and performance.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTcarb cyclingfat lossnutrition tipsmacro trackingcarbohydratesDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-breakfast-ideas-for-busy-mornings/https://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-breakfast-ideas-for-busy-mornings/20 high protein breakfast ideas you can make in under 10 minutes. Quick, macro-friendly breakfasts that keep you full and hit your protein goals without the faff.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh proteinbreakfastmeal ideasquick mealsmacro trackingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/best-macro-split-for-fat-loss/https://chowdown.me/blog/best-macro-split-for-fat-loss/What's the ideal macro split for losing fat? We break down the science behind protein, carbs, and fat ratios for fat loss and explain how to find what works for you.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro splitfat lossnutrition tipsmacro trackingweight lossDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-count-calories-without-losing-your-mind/https://chowdown.me/blog/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.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcalorie countingnutrition tipsbeginnerssustainable trackingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-track-your-nutrition/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-track-your-nutrition/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.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIfood scanningtechnologynutrition trackingChowdownDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-macrofactor-free-ai-tracking-vs-algorithm-coaching/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-macrofactor-free-ai-tracking-vs-algorithm-coaching/MacroFactor's algorithm coaching costs $5.99/mo whilst Chowdown offers free AI-powered macro tracking. Which delivers better results for your goals?Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonmacro trackingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-lose-it-which-free-calorie-counter-delivers/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-lose-it-which-free-calorie-counter-delivers/Lose It offers a decent free tier but with significant limitations. Compare it to Chowdown's completely free AI-powered macro tracking experience.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonmacro trackingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/why-weight-loss-plateau-how-to-break-through/https://chowdown.me/blog/why-weight-loss-plateau-how-to-break-through/Discover the science behind weight loss plateaus and proven strategies to restart your progress when the scale stops moving.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTweight-lossplateaumetabolismcaloriesDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/complete-guide-to-protein-powder-types/https://chowdown.me/blog/complete-guide-to-protein-powder-types/Whey, casein, pea, soy, rice, hemp: which protein powder is best? A no-nonsense guide to every type of protein powder, who they're for, and which one you actually need.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTprotein powdersupplementsproteinnutrition tipsbeginnersDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/best-free-ai-food-photo-scanner-apps-2026/https://chowdown.me/blog/best-free-ai-food-photo-scanner-apps-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.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTai food scannerfree appsmacro trackingnutritionphoto scanningDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/alcohol-and-macros-honest-guide/https://chowdown.me/blog/alcohol-and-macros-honest-guide/Learn how alcohol affects your macros, calories in different drinks, and practical strategies for fitting alcohol into your nutrition goals.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTalcoholmacroscaloriessocial-eatingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-in-numbers-first-month/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-in-numbers-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.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTchowdownstatsmacro trackingfood trackingmilestoneThe Chowdown Teamhttps://chowdown.me/blog/intermittent-fasting-and-macro-tracking/https://chowdown.me/blog/intermittent-fasting-and-macro-tracking/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.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTintermittent fastingmacro trackingweight lossnutritionguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/why-chowdown-is-free-forever/https://chowdown.me/blog/why-chowdown-is-free-forever/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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTfreepricingmacro trackingtransparencyDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-cronometer-free-macro-tracker/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-cronometer-free-macro-tracker/Honest comparison of Chowdown and Cronometer for macro tracking. Features, pricing, accuracy, and which one suits your goals.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcronometercomparisonmacro trackingfree appsnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-macrosfirst-free-macro-tracker/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-macrosfirst-free-macro-tracker/Chowdown vs MacrosFirst head-to-head comparison. Both are free macro trackers but take very different approaches. Here's which one to pick.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacrosfirstcomparisonmacro trackingfree appsnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/macro-tracker-starter-kit/https://chowdown.me/blog/macro-tracker-starter-kit/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.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro trackingmeal prepkitchen toolsbeginner guidefood scale for macrosDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/vegan-high-protein-meals-plant-based-macros/https://chowdown.me/blog/vegan-high-protein-meals-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.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTveganhigh proteinplant-basedmeal ideasnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-read-nutrition-labels/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-read-nutrition-labels/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.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTnutrition labelsbeginner guidenutritionfood labelsmacro trackingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/body-recomposition-build-muscle-lose-fat/https://chowdown.me/blog/body-recomposition-build-muscle-lose-fat/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.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTbody recompositionmuscle buildingfat lossnutritionguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-track-macros-when-eating-out/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-track-macros-when-eating-out/Eating out doesn't have to derail your diet. Practical strategies for tracking macros at restaurants, from AI food scanning to smart estimation techniques.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro trackingeating outrestaurantsnutrition tipsweight lossDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/what-to-eat-before-and-after-workout/https://chowdown.me/blog/what-to-eat-before-and-after-workout/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.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTworkout nutritionpre workoutpost workoutproteinmuscle buildingDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/what-are-macros-complete-beginners-guide/https://chowdown.me/blog/what-are-macros-complete-beginners-guide/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.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacrosmacronutrientsnutrition basicsbeginner guideweight lossproteinDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/ai-food-scanner-apps-how-they-work/https://chowdown.me/blog/ai-food-scanner-apps-how-they-work/How AI food scanning technology identifies your meals from photos, estimates portions, and calculates nutrition. A technical explainer for the curious.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAIfood scanningtechnology explainedcomputer visionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/best-free-calorie-counter-apps-2026/https://chowdown.me/blog/best-free-calorie-counter-apps-2026/MyFitnessPal went premium. We tested 5 apps still free: Chowdown, Cronometer, more. AI photo scanning, zero upsells.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcalorie countingfree toolsapp comparisonnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/best-high-protein-snacks-for-weight-loss/https://chowdown.me/blog/best-high-protein-snacks-for-weight-loss/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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh proteinsnacksweight lossnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/calorie-deficit-explained-how-to-lose-weight/https://chowdown.me/blog/calorie-deficit-explained-how-to-lose-weight/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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcalorie deficitweight lossnutritionguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-meals-under-500-calories/https://chowdown.me/blog/high-protein-meals-under-500-calories/Quick, satisfying high protein meals that won't blow your calorie budget. Each meal has full macro breakdowns: protein, carbs, fats, and calories included.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThigh proteinmeal ideasweight lossnutritionDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-per-day/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-per-day/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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTproteinnutritionmuscle buildingguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/iifym-guide-flexible-dieting-beginners/https://chowdown.me/blog/iifym-guide-flexible-dieting-beginners/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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTIIFYMflexible dietingmacro trackingnutritionguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/meal-prep-for-macro-tracking-beginners-guide/https://chowdown.me/blog/meal-prep-for-macro-tracking-beginners-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.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTmeal prepmacro trackingnutritionguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-track-macros-for-free-2026/https://chowdown.me/blog/how-to-track-macros-for-free-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.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTmacro trackingnutritionfree toolsguideDiego Cuñadohttps://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-myfitnesspal-free-alternative/https://chowdown.me/blog/chowdown-vs-myfitnesspal-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.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTcomparisonmyfitnesspalfree toolsDiego Cuñado