Guide
Practical articles on calorie tracking, portions and nutrition, and on running a modern dietitian practice.
For yourself
How to calculate calories from a photo
How to estimate calories from a meal photo, which steps affect the result, and how to improve the estimate. A practical guide.
AI calorie tracking: how it works and what to expect
How AI calorie tracking differs from traditional methods, its strengths and weaknesses, and what to look for when choosing an app.
How to calculate macros: protein, carbohydrate and fat
What macronutrients are, how to convert them to grams and calories, and how to set your daily macro split. A step-by-step guide with examples.
How to calculate your daily calorie needs
Calculate your daily calorie needs step by step from basal metabolism, activity factor and goal using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula.
Estimating portions by eye: ways to judge the amount on a plate
How to estimate portions without a scale? A practical guide with hand measures, the plate method and everyday comparisons.
Why does a photo food diary work?
The benefits of keeping a food diary, how a photo diary differs from a written one, and practical tips for keeping up the habit.
For dietitians
Client tracking software for dietitians: what to look for
What to look for when choosing client tracking software: meal logging, measurements, plans, communication, appointments, language support and price.
Monitoring a client's meal photos remotely
The benefits of client tracking with meal photos, a workflow that works, and tips for getting the most out of the photos.
How to work as an online dietitian
What you need to start as an online dietitian: session structure, appointments, payment, client tracking, legal duties and practical tips.
Appointment and calendar management for dietitians
A calendar setup that reduces missed appointments and saves time: reminders, online booking, recurring sessions and session notes.
Choosing meal plan software
What to look for in meal plan software: fast plan creation, energy calculation, recipes, shopping list and delivery to the client.
Comparison for dietitians looking for a Nutrium alternative
We compared Nutrium and PlateSight on price, language support, meal logging and the client app. Information is as of October 2026.