The Foodie blog
Plain-English guides to calories, macros, protein and tracking your food. A new article every morning.
- ProteinHow much protein do you need? A guide by age and goal
How much protein is enough? Real ranges for adults, older adults and active people, and why very high numbers are not always better.
12 October 2026 · 3 min read - MacrosHow to set your macros: protein, carbs and fat
A simple, sensible way to set your protein, carbohydrate and fat targets based on your calories, your size and your goal.
12 October 2026 · 3 min read - CaloriesWhat is TDEE? How to work out the calories you burn a day
TDEE is the number of calories your body uses in a day. Here is how to work yours out, step by step, with worked examples.
12 October 2026 · 3 min read