The ReCrea8 journal

Food For Thought

Real-food nutrition, explained. What's actually in your food, why it matters, and how we build every pint.
Why We Put Spirulina in Mint Cacao
Why We Put Spirulina in Mint Cacao
Spirulina isn't in Mint Cacao for the color — though it does that too. Here's why this blue-green algae is one of the most nutrient-dense whole foods you can eat. Read more...
Magnesium Glycinate: Why the Form Matters More Than the Label
Magnesium Glycinate: Why the Form Matters More Than the Label
Magnesium on a label doesn't tell you much — the form it's bound to determines whether your body can actually use it. Here's why magnesium glycinate is the one worth... Read more...
Is a Caesar Salad Actually Healthier Than a Cheeseburger?
Is a Caesar Salad Actually Healthier Than a Cheeseburger?
A restaurant Caesar salad can pack more calories and fat than a cheeseburger — croutons, cheese, and dressing add up fast. Here's why "salad" doesn't automatically mean healthy. Read more...
Why Seed Oils Are in Almost Everything (And What to Use Instead)
Why Seed Oils Are in Almost Everything (And What to Use Instead)
Canola, soybean, and "vegetable oil" show up in nearly every packaged food — not because they're the healthiest option, but because they're cheap and shelf-stable. Here's what to use instead. Read more...
Grass-Fed Whey vs. Regular Whey Protein: Is There Really a Difference?
Grass-Fed Whey vs. Regular Whey Protein: Is There Really a Difference?
Not all whey is created equal — what the cows eat changes the fat profile and nutrient content of the protein itself. Here's what actually separates grass-fed whey from the... Read more...
What Actually Makes an Ice Cream "High Protein"?
What Actually Makes an Ice Cream "High Protein"?
"High protein" gets slapped on a lot of ice cream labels — but the source of that protein and what's propping up the texture matter more than the number itself.... Read more...
Taste the difference

Put it into practice.

Whole-food protein ice cream, sweetened with raw honey.