The 33Fuel Blog

Performance v Health in Sports Nutrition
Welcome to the trade off you don't need to makeFor years it's been accepted that elite athletes aren't totally healthy due to the stress they place on their bodies maxing out peak performance year after year. They're fast, but that speed comes at a price. Or so goes the theory. It's similarly been accepted that sports nutrition [...]
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The Ketogenic Diet - What, How, Pros and Cons
The ketogenic diet continues to gather momentum in the athletic community. Adopters claim the diet improves fat burning, weight loss and endurance performance. What’s more, it also appears to boost mental focus and key health markers.Endurance athletes claim the ketogenic diet improves performanceWhat is the ketogenic diet?Ketones are molecules which can provide a fuel source [...]
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The athletic and health benefits of pulses
Pulses and beans are the seeds from the Fabaceae plant family and are among the most versatile and nutritious foods on earth. Their health and athletic benefits are wide-ranging and scientifically proven.Add pulses to your diet. You'll feel the health and athletic benefits in no time.Pulses include: ChickpeasLentilsPeasKidney beansBlack beansSoybeansPeanutsPulses and general healthAs a group, [...]
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How athletes avoid jet lag in 10 easy steps
It’s not just professional athletes that travel the world to race - amateur athletes also travel for marathons, triathlons, ultras and training camps. Jet lag can seriously impact athletic performance, so learning how to avoid it is key to reaching your potential.Confused what time it is? You might be suffering from jet lag. But it [...]
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