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Nutrition & tracking, made simple

Honest, practical guides to calories, macros and habits — for the way you really eat.

Israeli foodCalorie counting

Shawarma vs Falafel — Which Is Better for Your Calories?

Two icons of Israeli street food, two very different nutrition profiles. Here is how shawarma and falafel really compare — and how to order either one smartly.

5 min read
TrackingHabits

The Snacking Trap: How Small Bites Quietly Wreck Your Diet

It's rarely the big meal that breaks a diet — it's the handful of nuts, the kid's leftovers, the milky coffee. Here's how to catch the calories you forget.

5 min read
Israeli foodNutrition

Is Hummus Healthy? An Honest Look at Israel's Favorite Dip

Hummus has a health-food halo — chickpeas, tahini, olive oil. It's genuinely nutritious, but it's not low-calorie. Here's the honest breakdown.

5 min read
MacrosNutrition

Macros Explained: Carbs, Protein and Fat Made Simple

"Hitting your macros" sounds technical, but it's just three numbers. Here's what protein, carbs and fat actually do — and a simple way to balance them.

6 min read
Weight lossCalorie deficit

How Many Calories Should You Eat a Day to Lose Weight?

1,200? 1,800? The right number to lose weight isn't universal — it's yours. Here's how to find your daily calorie target and the range that's both effective and safe.

6 min read
Israeli foodCalorie counting

How Many Calories Are in a Classic Israeli Breakfast?

Eggs, salad, cheeses, bread and a little tahini — the Israeli breakfast feels virtuous. Here's what it actually costs in calories, and how to keep it in check.

6 min read
TrackingTips

How to Count Calories Without Weighing Your Food

Not everyone wants to weigh every bite — and you don't have to. Here's how to track calories in the real world, without a kitchen scale.

4 min read
ProteinMacros

How Much Protein Do You Really Need Per Day?

Protein is the macro that's easiest to neglect and most worth prioritizing. Here's how much you need per day — and how to get it without supplements.

5 min read
Calorie deficitWeight loss

Calorie Deficit — How Big Does It Need to Be?

Weight loss begins and ends with a calorie deficit. Here's how big it should be — and why "less is more" when it comes to the pace.

5 min read
Calorie countingBeginner guide

How to Count Calories — A Practical Beginner's Guide

Counting calories sounds harder than it is. Here's how to start right — from setting your daily target to estimating portions without a kitchen scale.

6 min read

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These numbers are your starting point. Nishnush logs the calories and macros of any meal from a single photo — so hitting your targets takes seconds, not spreadsheets.

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