The Biscai blog
Practical guides to calories, portions and everyday eating — from the team behind Biscai.
How to count calories from a photo (and get a better estimate)
Photo calorie counting is fast, but the estimate is only as good as the picture. What an AI can see on your plate, what it can't, and 8 habits that make the number more reliable.
15 October 2026 · 3 min read
Hidden calories: the oil, sauces and drinks your photo misses
A spoon of oil, a splash of dressing, a glass of juice — small extras that can add hundreds of calories to a day. A practical cheat sheet with the numbers.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
How many calories should I eat a day? The Mifflin-St Jeor formula, explained
Your daily calorie target in four steps: resting metabolism, activity, goal and a safety floor. With two worked examples and the exact numbers Biscai uses.
15 October 2026 · 3 min read