May 12, 2025

The CTRL Loadout: Why Single Serving Shakes Are a Game Changer

You say you’ll do it on Sunday, and suddenly it’s Thursday and you’ve eaten three granola bars and a regret sandwich. Again. That’s where we come in.

May 06, 2025

The Best Gamer Meals and Snacks: What to Eat While You Grind

Let’s be honest: traditional gamer “fuel” has always been kind of… tragic. Energy drinks that make your heart question its owner. Chips that turn your keyboard into a grease graveyard. A half-eaten slice of cold pizza you found under your controller. Peak performance? Not exactly. You can do better.

April 30, 2025

The Art of Snacking Like a Boss

Let’s get one thing straight: not all snacks are created equal. Some snacks are just… sad. Dry granola bars that crumble into despair. Protein shakes that taste like gym socks. Rice cakes that whisper, “You’re on a diet and no one loves you.”

But not you. You deserve better. You snack like a boss.

April 17, 2025

Meal Replacement Science: It’s Not a Protein Shake

Let’s get one thing straight: CTRL isn’t just a protein shake. It’s a full-on meal in disguise. Sure, we’ve got the protein. (23g per serving, to be exact.)

April 07, 2025

CTRL vs. Junk Food: The Showdown

Chips? Addictive. Candy? Hits the spot. Fast food? Don’t even get us started. But what about what happens after? The sugar crashes, the empty calories, the regret-filled post-snack nap? Yeah, not so great. That’s where CTRL steps in.

March 31, 2025

Food Fails: The Worst Food, Drink and Snack Ideas Ever

We’re talking about the kinds of snacks that make you question how they even made it past the brainstorming phase. So, in honor of April Fool’s Day, let’s dive into the worst snack ideas of all time.

March 24, 2025

Why Does Nostalgic Food Hit Different?

Maybe it's the taste of sugary cereal on a Saturday morning, a PB&J that reminds you of school lunch, or even the oddly specific flavor of an ice cream truck treat that only exists in your memory. There's a reason nostalgic food hits different, and it's not just because it tastes good—it’s because it’s wired into our brains.

March 10, 2025

The Fan-Favorite Black Ice Chocolate Cookie: A Must-Try for Rainbow 6 Fans

It’s the undefeated champ, the GOAT, the cookie that has Rainbow 6 fans (and honestly, just about everyone) coming back for more. Originally created in collaboration with Rainbow 6 Siege, this double chocolate protein-packed powerhouse has become our most popular cookie, and for good reason.

March 03, 2025

New Partners, Same Mission: CTRL Welcomes Mass of Man and Decipherr to the Family

At CTRL, we're all about feeding the gaming and esports community something healthier, tastier, and way more fun. But we're not just here to fuel the grind — we're here to celebrate the people who inspire us along the way. That's why we're stoked to announce our latest partnerships with two incredible creators: Mass of Man and Decipherr.

February 20, 2025

CTRL Cinnamon Toast Cookies

These Cinnamon Toast Cookies are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with that nostalgic, cinnamon-sugary goodness. Oh, and they’ve got some sneaky CTRL Cinnamon Toast Meal Shake magic mixed in to keep things a little more balanced than your average sugar bomb.

February 17, 2025

Why You Need Protein and I Need Therapy

So, fine. Here’s the deal: protein is essential for muscle growth, recovery, and overall health. It’s what helps repair your body after exercise, keeps you feeling full longer, and promotes muscle growth so that I can shovel this damned driveway three times a week because winter is some hellish punishment for a sin I didn’t even know I committed.

February 10, 2025

It’s Not Me, It’s You: Breaking Up with Junk Food Before Valentine’s Day

For too long, you’ve led us on with your flashy packaging, empty promises, and irresistible late-night texts (ahem, cravings). But let’s be real. You never *really* cared about us. You gave us sugar crashes instead of support. Regret instead of satisfaction. And don’t even get us started on how you left us feeling sluggish and betrayed the next day.

February 05, 2025

Protein Snacks That Don’t Taste Like Sadness

Let’s face it: most protein snacks are like the treadmill of food—necessary but not enjoyable. Dry, chalky, and about as exciting as a lecture on macro tracking. At CTRL, we decided enough is enough. Protein snacks don’t have to taste like regret. Enter our Protein Cookies and Protein Meal Bars: the delicious rebellion against boring gym snacks.

February 05, 2025

Healthier Cookies: A Love Story

Cookies are supposed to be indulgent, gooey, and make you forget your problems (and maybe your calorie count). Meanwhile, “healthy” foods are often... sad. Think kale chips. We’re not here to ruin your mood—we’re here to elevate it. Enter CTRL's healthier Protein Cookies: the cookies that had a glow-up and still know how to party.

May 26, 2023

CTRL 3.0 is almost here.

We've been hustling behind the scenes to take our mind-blowing formula to the next level. It's been a crazy 3+ years since we launched CTRL and since we've transformed the lives of over 100,000+ people!

February 21, 2023

Why All Gamers Should Drink Meal Replacement Shakes

As a gamer, you know that time is of the essence. Every minute counts when you're trying to level up, defeat an enemy, or complete a quest. But when hunger strikes...

September 07, 2022

CTRL Meal On-The-Go Bars to be sold at all Belong Gaming Arenas across the United States

New partnership furthers CTRL's mission to make healthier options accessible to the gaming community & furthering their push for gamer health awareness.