Meal Prep Guide: How to Portion Food to Fit Your Macros

Knowing your macros is one thing, but how does that translate into your food choices? Learning how to portion your meals according to your individual nutrition needs is essential for getting you the results you're looking for.


January 15, 2024 by Dona Maria

How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle?

Unlike belly fat that never seems to go away, it is often thought that if you don’t use your muscle mass, you lose it. While this is partly true, it's a little more complicated than that.


December 8, 2023 by Dona Maria
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A Vegan Diet: Eating For The Environment

Although our DNA is more of a Paleolithic model of eating, consuming high protein of animal origins, we explore how eating vegan can help protect our environment. What is a “Vegan Diet?” A vegan diet is abstaining from all animal products, including meat, milk, eggs, and honey – which offers many benefits for the environment […]


November 9, 2023 by Aya Chawa

Why Fitness Improves Your Physical & Mental Health

Fitness is an integral part of achieving and maintaining overall health and well-being. From cardiovascular workouts to resistance training and yoga, incorporating exercise into your life is the best investment you can make. There are many physical benefits to fitness. Obesity has been, and continues to be a global epidemic, and exercise plays a crucial […]


October 10, 2023 by Aya Chawa

How To Reward Yourself After A Tough Workout

Working out is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, and increasing the intensity of those workouts has many benefits like improved insulin sensitivity, increased energy expenditure, and increased muscle mass. But keep in mind that it is equally important to replenish your body after these tough workouts. Before we dive into the importance of […]


September 15, 2023 by Aya Chawa

How Healthy Is Your Relationship With Food?

Do you group food under “healthy” or “unhealthy”? Do you ever feel obligated to “burn off” something you feel guilty about eating? Do you usually pick food based on their calorie content? If you answered yes, then we suggest you rekindle your relationship with food. This will not only benefit your physical health but also […]


September 7, 2023 by Aya Chawa

How To Meal Plan & Hit Your Goals

Starting a fitness journey can be both thrilling and demanding. While discipline in exercising is essential, it is also important to meal prep. As proper nutrition is key to reaching your fitness goals, whether it be gaining muscle mass, losing fat, or simply enhancing your health. Meal planning is important to reach them. Start by […]


August 2, 2023 by Aya Chawa

Stay Cool & Fit This Summer with Our Refreshing Iced Protein Shakes

Staying hydrated and fit during the summer is crucial. One excellent way to do so is by adding our refreshing iced protein shakes to your diet. Fuel-Up protein shakes are rich in nutrients, delicious and help not only with keeping you fit but also cool and energetic during the hot summer days. Protein shakes have […]


July 12, 2023 by Aya Chawa

Are you a fitness enthusiast?

Are you a fitness enthusiast? Are you spending a lot of time preparing suitable meals to match your exercise routine? Then Fuel-Up is here to assist you save your time and customise the right meals for you. Why are customising meals for fitness enthusiasts important? Performance Optimization: Each person has different performance goals, whether it’s […]


May 17, 2023 by Caroline Kolanjian

Valentine’s Day: A Celebration of Self-Love and Body Positivity

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to emphasize on self-love and body positivity. While we often associate this holiday with romantic love and gifts for our significant others, it’s essential to remember that the most important love of all is the love we have for ourselves. Self-love and body positivity […]


February 9, 2023 by Celine Saad

Eating Behaviours and Nutrition Challenges of Athletes

Athletes require a well-balanced diet to perform at their best, both on and off the field. However, eating behaviours and nutrition challenges can considerably impact their physical and mental health. In this blog post, we will talk about the different eating behaviors and nutrition challenges that athletes face and how to overcome them. Overeating: Athletes […]


February 9, 2023 by Celine Saad

How to keep FIT & ENJOY the festive season

Festive season is just around the corner, these are the times we all wait for, to gather with our family, friends and loved ones to celebrate joyfully. Of course, these gatherings mostly involve a variety of delicious food, which might be an issue if one is trying to control their intake for whatever reason, be […]


December 14, 2022 by Caroline Kolanjian

Top 5 Foods for Muscle Growth

You don’t have to be a bodybuilder or even particularly concerned with your physical appearance to understand the importance of muscle for your general health. A healthy diet and regular exercise are essential if you want to build lean muscle. While it’s important to push your body through exercise, without the right nutritional support, your […]


November 11, 2022 by Celine Saad
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What is Fuel Up by Kcal?

Stuck in Dubai’s fast life pace? Eager to have a healthy lifestyle which improves both your body and mental health?


October 14, 2022 by Caroline Kolanjian

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