Eat with a little more awareness
Practical, honest guides to calorie counting, macros, and nutrition — no streaks, no shame, no fads. Written by the team building Cibo.
MyFitnessPal Price Increase: What Changed and What $80 a Year Actually Buys
How MyFitnessPal went from $49.99 to $79.99 a year, what moved behind the paywall, and how to decide whether to pay, stay on the free tier, or switch.
The MyFitnessPal Barcode Scanner Went Behind a Paywall — Your Options in 2026
MyFitnessPal moved its barcode scanner behind Premium in October 2022. Here is what restoring it costs in 2026, and which calorie apps include scanning in the base price.
Cibo vs Cronometer vs MacroFactor: An Honest Comparison for 2026
Cronometer, MacroFactor, and Cibo solve different problems. An honest 2026 comparison of prices, trials, photo AI, and real weaknesses — plus three questions that tell you which one fits.
How Many Calories to Lose 2 Pounds a Week
Two pounds a week means a 1,000-calorie daily deficit. Here is the arithmetic, who it actually works for, and how to tell when a slower pace will get you there faster.
Is Your Health App Data Private? A Practical Guide to Protecting It
Nutrition and fitness apps hold some of your most personal data. Here is what they collect, where it can leak, and five practical ways to keep it private — including a VPN.
How to Count Calories Without Weighing Food
You don't need a kitchen scale to track calories. Here are seven reliable ways to estimate portions accurately — hand sizes, common objects, and photo logging.