How to Combat the Nutritional Decline of Fruits and Vegetables
Diet & Nutrition, Lifestyle Martin Ebner Diet & Nutrition, Lifestyle Martin Ebner

How to Combat the Nutritional Decline of Fruits and Vegetables

According to research published in the American Society of Horticultural Science, today’s fruits and vegetables are lacking in vitamins and minerals. It cites studies in the journal of the American College of Nutrition (ACN) and the American Journal of Agricultural Sciences (AJAS) that have found an alarming decrease in the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables over the last seventy years.

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Collagen 101: What Is It and What Is It Good For?
Diet & Nutrition, Supplements, Lifestyle Martin Ebner Diet & Nutrition, Supplements, Lifestyle Martin Ebner

Collagen 101: What Is It and What Is It Good For?

Who isn't taking some form of collagen supplements these days? It seems like everyone from bodybuilders looking to bulk up to new mothers looking to speed up postpartum hair growth are taking collagen supplements. So what is this stuff and what is it good for? And what factors make one collagen supplement better than the others?

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Creatine: The Good, The Bad, and The Bulked-up
Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness Martin Ebner Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness Martin Ebner

Creatine: The Good, The Bad, and The Bulked-up

Creatine is an amino acid that is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in your brain. Many know the role amino acids play in protein synthesis, but limitations in the ability to transport and/or store creatine can impair metabolism. Increasing the availability of creatine in tissue may enhance cellular metabolism and thereby lessen the severity of injury and/or disease conditions, particularly when oxygen availability is compromised, like during high-intensity exercise.

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How much muscle can you gain in a month?

How much muscle can you gain in a month?

Whether returning to a training program or just beginning, the first month brings up the age-old question: Can I look like Daniel Craig as James Bond or Alicia Vikander as Tomb Raider in 4 weeks or less? The answer is no, you probably can’t! However, you can add muscle mass and start your journey to the body composition you desire.

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