Apeli blog
Eat smarter, with the evidence.
Evidence-based guides on calories, protein, sleep and AI food tracking, with sources you can check. Written by the team behind Apeli.
Guides
Weight lossHow many calories should I eat to lose weight?Work out your maintenance calories and a safe deficit with the free calculator, then learn why weight loss slows and how to adjust.10 October 2026 · 8 min read
NutritionHow much protein do you need to lose weight?Evidence-based protein targets for fat loss, a quick table by body weight, and simple ways to hit your number without a diet of chicken breast.10 October 2026 · 7 min read
AI trackingAre AI calorie counting apps accurate? What the research saysAn NIH test found photo-based calorie apps miss 250–345 kcal per meal. Why AI estimates go wrong, and how to log meals more accurately.10 October 2026 · 8 min read
SleepDoes sleep affect weight loss? What studies showShort sleep changes how much you eat and what you lose: fat or muscle. What the trials found, and how much sleep to aim for when dieting.10 October 2026 · 7 min readComparisons
Honest side-by-sides with other calorie trackers, including where they do better.
ComparisonThe best Cal AI alternative? Why people switch to ApeliPhoto logging backed by national food databases, 36 nutrients and a coach that reads your meals, sleep and weight. How Apeli compares with Cal AI.10 October 2026 · 6 min read
ComparisonMyFitnessPal alternative: Apeli vs MyFitnessPalTired of searching and weighing? Apeli logs meals from a photo, uses national food databases and coaches you from your meals, sleep and weight.10 October 2026 · 6 min read