The 33Fuel Blog
Middle age comes with some seriously crappy stereotypes. Apparently, we're supposed to become slower, fatter, sicker, weaker and less easily repaired as we age. Worse, we're expected to do it all while listening to Radio Four and wearing comfortable slacks. Well scr*w that
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If belly fat were just about looks, we could probably leave it to the filters. But it's not. Belly fat can zap your energy, slow your recovery, and raise the risk of everything from poor sleep to chronic illness. So...
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Today, we're diving into a trend that's taking the nutrition world by storm: aiming to eat 30 different plants each week. Sounds wild, right? But trust me, there's method to this leafy madness. Let's explore why diversifying your diet with...
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Sugar is demonised. Everywhere we’re told sugar is the enemy, leaving a trail of obesity, diabetes, and metabolic decline wherever it goes. And while this is very often true in sedentary populations, it's also a gross oversimplification because for athletes and active individuals, sugar isn't the villain. It’s the unsung hero of optimal in-sport fueling.
Sugar gets a bad rap and in a sedentary population, that’s fair - reduced sugar intake there is wise. But after training, it’s a very different story because in the post-workout window, sugar is a natural, highly effective recovery tool—refilling energy stores, boosting muscle repair, and supporting adaptation