Organic vs. Conventional Farming
Choosing fruit and vegetables often means balancing budget, pesticide exposure, environmental concerns and nutrition. This guide to organic vs conventional farming explains the practical differences in how produce is grown, the chemicals permitted, the evidence on nutritional value and the likely cost trade-offs. The aim is not to label one option as perfect, but to […]
The Key to Sustainable Healthy Eating
Healthy eating can become unnecessarily stressful when foods are labelled simply as healthy or unhealthy. The 80:20 rule for healthy eating offers a practical way to prioritise nourishing foods while still enjoying the things you like, without turning every meal into a test. It is an approach built around balance, flexibility and consistency. Covered […]
Are Supplements Worth It?
Supplements for cyclists can seem like a simple way to improve performance, recovery and training consistency. With so many products making bold promises, it can be difficult to know what is genuinely useful. This article separates the essentials from the unnecessary, starting with the food-first foundations that matter most. Covered in this blog The […]
The foods that kill cycling performance
The foods that kill cycling performance are not always the obvious high-calorie treats. What you eat supports recovery and adaptation from training, so this article looks at the foods and food-related chemicals I would limit, plus practical ways to make better fruit and vegetable choices. Covered in this blog Foods to limit as a […]
How your gut is crucial for cycling performance
For me, one of the most fascinating fields of general health is the role our gut plays in keeping us healthy. Having dealt with various conditions and intolerances, nutrition has become more important to me than it may be for the average person. In this article, I look at gut health for cycling, including what […]