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The Complete Guide to Macro Tracking for Beginners
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Guides12 min read

The Complete Guide to Macro Tracking for Beginners

Everything you need to know about tracking protein, carbs, and fat -- why macros matter more than calories alone, how to calculate your targets, and the fastest ways to log your food.

Ruan van Vuuren--Feb 15, 2026
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How AI is Changing the Way We Track Nutrition
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How AI is Changing the Way We Track Nutrition

From natural language logging to AI-generated meal plans, artificial intelligence is making nutrition tracking faster and smarter than ever.

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Meal Prep Sunday: A Step-by-Step System for the Week
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Meal Prep Sunday: A Step-by-Step System for the Week

A practical guide to planning, shopping, and prepping 5 days of meals in under 3 hours. Includes a free template.

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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?

The science behind protein recommendations for muscle gain, fat loss, and general health. Spoiler: it depends on more than just your body weight.

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Barcode Scanning vs Manual Entry: Which is More Accurate?

We tested 50 common South African grocery items. Here is how barcode data accuracy compares to manual database search.

Feb 1, 2026Read
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Building a Food Database That Speaks South African

Why we chose FatSecret, Open Food Facts, and USDA as our data backbone -- and how we handle biltong, bobotie, and bunny chow.

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Designing an Adherence-Neutral Tracking Experience

Why FuelStack never shows red for missed targets. How our warm-to-cool colour spectrum informs without shaming.

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