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Tips and tricks

Short on time but want to eat healthier? Our tips and tricks section is packed with quick, actionable advice you can put into practice today. Learn how to track calories more effectively without it feeling like a chore, discover meal prep shortcuts that save hours every week, and pick up simple habits that compound into lasting results. From restaurant ordering strategies to smart grocery-shopping hacks, these articles are designed to fit into your busy life. Every tip is tested by the Moveno team and our community of early users — practical advice that actually works, not theoretical perfection. We know everyday eating comes with its own challenges. Think bread culture at lunch, Friday-afternoon drinks and snacks, and the temptation of a quick bite on the way home. Our tips account for all of that. You'll read about using supermarket deals for affordable healthy meal prep, enjoying a birthday party without blowing your daily targets, and putting together quick weeknight dinners in twenty minutes. Every article contains concrete steps you can act on immediately — not vague advice like "eat more vegetables" but specific portions, smarter alternatives, and time-saving tricks that fit a real schedule.

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Comparison of the best food tracking apps on a smartphone — Moveno, MyFitnessPal, YAZIO, FatSecret and Lifesum shown alongside healthy food items
Tips & Tricks

Best food tracking app in 2026: top 5 compared

Looking for the best food tracking app? We compare Moveno, MyFitnessPal, YAZIO, FatSecret and Lifesum on features, database accuracy and price for the Dutch and European market.

6 min read
Person losing weight with a smartphone app showing a weight progress chart, healthy food and running shoes in the background — motivational flat illustration
Tips & Tricks

Losing weight with an app: does it actually work?

Losing weight with an app really works — if you pick the right one and use it consistently. Best apps of 2026, the science behind tracking, and 7 tips to actually stick with it.

6 min read
Person reading a nutrition label in a supermarket — close-up of the nutrition facts table on a food package showing protein, sugar and calorie values
Tips & Tricks

How to read a nutrition label: a 5-step guide

Learn to read a nutrition label in five steps: from serving size and calories to the ingredient list and front-of-pack claims. Know exactly what you are buying.

4 min read
Body composition measurement tools including calipers and a smart scale, with a fit person visible in the background
Tips & Tricks

Body fat percentage: how to measure it and what the numbers mean

How do you calculate body fat percentage and what are healthy ranges? From calipers to DEXA scans: the four methods explained, with norms for men and women.

5 min read
Open food diary next to a healthy meal, with a pen and smartphone placed on the table
Tips & Tricks

Food diary: why tracking what you eat actually works

Keeping a food diary is one of the most proven methods for eating more mindfully. Learn why it works, how to start, and which mistakes to avoid.

4 min read
Scientific diagram of the human body with energy visualisation showing the Mifflin-St Jeor BMR formula for basal metabolic rate calculation
Tips & Tricks

How to calculate your basal metabolic rate: BMR and TDEE explained

Calculate your basal metabolic rate (BMR) with the Mifflin-St Jeor formula and find out how many calories your body actually needs each day. Includes TDEE calculation.

5 min read
Glass of water next to a plate with a healthy balanced meal on a light table, representing water as part of a mindful eating pattern
Tips & Tricks

Drinking water and weight loss: myth or reality?

Water isn't a fat burner, but research identifies four mechanisms by which it can support weight loss. Here's what the evidence actually shows — and what it doesn't.

4 min read
Kitchen scale with healthy foods next to a smartphone showing a nutrition tracking app — concept for macro tracking during weight loss
Tips & Tricks

How to calculate macros for weight loss: a step-by-step guide

Learn step by step how to calculate macros for weight loss — with the right protein intake to preserve muscle and a worked example at 1,800 kcal.

5 min read
Person logging food in a journal and on phone — mindful eating concept photography
Tips & Tricks

Food tracking: why it works and how to start

Learn why food tracking works, how to get started and which mistakes to avoid — including tips for choosing the right nutrition app.

5 min read