{"id":183790,"date":"2023-04-04T08:30:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T12:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbend.com\/?p=183790"},"modified":"2024-07-26T14:20:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T18:20:01","slug":"foods-with-creatine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbend.com\/foods-with-creatine\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Foods with Creatine to Fuel Your Next Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may know creatine<\/a> as that powder your gym buddies scoop into their pre-workout. It\u2019s an amino acid that naturally exists in your body and is key in producing energy for short bursts of intense activity. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason athletes, from CrossFitters to bodybuilders, use the stuff. Supplementing with creatine has potential benefits for lifting \u2014 and your overall health \u2014 including your brain, blood sugar, and ability to fight diseases. But if you\u2019re not interested in supplements, you can get your creatine in food.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Foods with creatine are often high in protein and other nutrients, so you may already include them in your diet. High-creatine foods come from animal sources, including red meat, seafood, and some dairy. But if you don\u2019t eat meat or dairy, don\u2019t despair \u2014 for vegans who want to know how to increase creatine naturally, there\u2019s a trick for you, too. It starts with the science of amino acids \u2014 so let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

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