FuelType FAQ

What is FuelType?

FuelType makes printable meal plans, planners and guides for UK adults. Portions are measured with your hands (palm = protein, fist = veg, cupped hand = carbs, thumb = fats), and meals use everyday UK supermarket food. There are no scales, apps or calorie counting.

How do downloads work?

Straight after checkout you get a link to download your files. Nothing is posted to you.

What format are the files, and can I print them?

They are A4 PDFs. You can print them at home or read them on a phone, tablet or computer. The Complete Collection comes as a ZIP file containing the PDFs.

Which plan should I choose?

Start with the free "Which Body Type Am I?" quiz and hand-portion guide. It points you to a 4-week body-type plan. If you train, pick the goal-based plan for bodybuilding, running or strength that matches your type. If your result is close between two types, the guide shows you how to blend them.

Is it suitable for me?

The guides are general healthy-eating information for adults. They are not medical or dietetic advice. Speak to your GP or a registered dietitian first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, have a history of disordered eating, have diabetes, kidney disease or another medical condition, take medication affected by diet, or have food allergies. Body types are a popular framework, not proven science, and no weight, health or performance result is promised.

Who writes the guides? Are you qualified?

FuelType is run by Gabriel Busst, a former outdoor activity instructor. Gabriel is not a nutritionist or dietitian. The guides follow the public NHS Eatwell Guide principles and the widely used hand-portion method.

Are there vegetarian or swap options?

Each meal plan includes swap suggestions, such as beans, lentils, tofu or meat-free mince instead of meat, and fortified soya instead of dairy. The plans aren't fully vegetarian or vegan as written. The Recipe Swap Guide adds vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and budget swaps. If you have an allergy or coeliac disease, follow your GP's or dietitian's advice.

Can I get a refund?

These are digital downloads delivered straight away. At checkout you agree that the download starts immediately, which means you lose the usual 14-day right to cancel once it begins. This doesn't affect your legal rights: if a file is faulty, won't open or isn't as described, contact us and we'll replace it or refund you.

Can I share the files?

They're for your personal and household use. Please don't share, resell or republish them.

How do I contact you?

Reply to your order confirmation email or use the contact form on our Contact page, and we'll get back to you.

FuelType is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NHS.