Recipes

Hey, Crucial FOUR founder Charles here! So, my daughter’s sick. She’s 7, and let me tell you, getting her to take anything when she’s not feeling well is like trying to negotiate with a very stubborn brick w...

Let’s cut to the chase: most “protein treats” taste like punishment. Bland, chalky, way too sweet, or worse—loaded with junk that contradicts the whole “healthy” angle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.  I...

Halloween is all about the candy, but let's face it—between the sugar rush and endless running around, keeping your kids healthy and hydrated during this time can feel like a real trick.  Lucky for you (and...

It’s Fall, ya’ll! That time of year when Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSL) flood your local coffee shops and IG feeds. But have you ever stopped and thought about what’s really in them? Spoiler alert: they’re not a...

Summer is finally here (in case the overwhelming heat didn’t give that away), and if you have kids you know exactly what that means: dehydration. Getting children to stop and take a sip of water is as easy a...

If you're a parent, you’ve probably been here before: kids come rushing up during snack time begging for junk food. And you want them to experience the sweet joy of waaay too much sugar, but you also know th...

Bet we know what brought you to this blog. You reached for your mHydrate recently only to realize there were lumps and clumps in the bag? Don't rush to throw it out — it's still good!  One of our crucial com...

If you're aiming to boost the nutritional value of your diet, the most effective approach isn't about eliminating all the bad stuff—it's about adding more of the good. As you begin to incorporate healthier,...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching but you might need to think twice before grabbing for your favorite v-day chocolates.  If you haven't seen our recent youtube video, Consumer Reports recently put out an ...

Who doesn't love a good pancake, right? The sweet taste, the incredible texture... it's no wonder that this simple breakfast has been a staple since the beginning of time.  Don't believe us? The first recor...

This 2 ingredient salt scrub is super easy to make and will take you from dry and drab to glowing after only a few uses!* We absolutely love this scrub because it incredibly easy to make, even easier to use,...