Guides

Clear, honest and no miracles

Short guides we'd want to read ourselves before starting. No empty filling.

Weight loss without miracles

What actually works, and what just sounds nice.

Calorie deficit: what it is and how much you need

How to work out a safe calorie deficit, why bigger isn't always better and when to review it.

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1200 calorie diet: who it's for and who it isn't

The honest truth about a 1,200 kcal meal plan: when it's too little, the risks and how to find your own number.

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How to lose weight without exercise

Is it possible? Yes. What to do about food, and why a daily walk still matters.

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Losing weight after giving birth

When to start, how much is safe while breastfeeding, and why the first months aren't for dieting. Doctor first.

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BMI: what it shows and what it doesn't

How to work out your BMI, who it fits, where it gets things wrong, and why your waist often says more.

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How to keep weight off after losing it

Why weight creeps back, how to move to maintenance calories, how to read your weight trend, and what to do when it rises by 2 kg.

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How to weigh yourself: when, how and what the number means

Why your weight moves 1–2 kg a day, how and when to weigh yourself, why the trend matters more than one number, and when it's better to skip the scale.

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Alcohol and weight: calories in beer and wine

Calories in beer, wine and vodka, why drinking leads to snacking and worse sleep, how to drink less and when to get help.

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How much weight can you lose in a month (or a week)?

How much really comes off in a week, in 2 weeks and in a month, why week one is mostly water and how long losing 10 kg takes.

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Weight loss for men: calories, protein, strength

How many calories a man needs to lose weight, waist size, protein, beer, strength training and why a GP check is worth it.

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Calories and nutrition

Calories, protein and what's on your plate – plainly, with calculators.

How many calories do I need?

A free calculator, plus an explanation of how to work out a safe calorie deficit.

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Protein calculator

Work out your own protein target from your weight and goal. Free.

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How to count calories (and when you don't need to)

Weighing, labels, hand-sized portions and the most common mistakes – simply, without obsessing.

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How to eat healthily on a budget

The cheapest sources of protein and fibre in our own food data, what to buy frozen, and how to stop throwing food away.

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How Dumpli calculates calories

Formulas, data sources, safe limits and what our numbers don't know. All out in the open.

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How much water to drink a day: a simple answer

How much fluid an adult needs a day, whether coffee and tea count, how to tell you're drinking too little and when to check with a doctor.

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How to read food labels (EU): what to check first

Per 100 g or per portion, sugar and salt, ingredient order, “no added sugar” and “light” claims: a plain guide to EU food labels and how not to be fooled.

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Eating with food allergies: a careful guide

The 14 EU allergens, allergy vs intolerance, how to read labels and what “may contain” really means. A cautious guide to eating safely with a food allergy.

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Lighter Lithuanian dishes: cepelinai, kugelis, herring

How to make cepelinai, kugelis, cabbage rolls and layered herring salad lighter without losing the flavour – with real calories per portion.

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How to start eating healthier: 5 simple steps

A calm path for beginners: find your number, plan a few days, shop once, cook simply and review after 2 weeks. Small changes, no perfection.

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Light dinner ideas: what to eat in the evening

Is eating after 6 pm really a problem, when to finish eating before bed, and 12 light but filling dinners with calories.

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How to eat less sugar

How much sugar the WHO recommends, where it hides, how to spot it on a label and 10 small steps.

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How many calories a day do women and men need?

Calorie needs by sex, age and activity (tables), how many to eat to lose weight, and why we never go below a safe minimum.

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High-protein foods: a table of protein per 100 g

A protein table from our own data: protein per 100 g of chicken, curd cheese, eggs, fish, lentils and seeds, their calories and the cheapest sources.

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Protein calculatorHow much protein do you need a day? From your sex, age, height, weight, activity and goal – with the whole calculation shown.Work it out →