Category: What’s in my food?

Tryptophan Facts

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Nov 21, 2017 | Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

Tryptophan is frequently talked about during Thanksgiving. In particular, tryptophan is blamed for...

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Why I Love Cooking With Avocado Oil

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Jun 12, 2017 | Fat, Health, Nutrition, On A Personal Note, What's in my food? | 2

Avocado oil has become one of my favorite oils to cook with. If you have never tried avocado oil,...

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Six Reasons You Need To Try Cricket Protein (Flour)

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Jun 6, 2016 | Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

Fortune magazine estimates that within the next few years, the edible insect industry will be...

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Coffee and irregular heart beats

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Mar 28, 2016 | Health, Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

This is part two on a series talking about caffeine. Aside from chocolate, caffeine/coffee is one...

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The Truth Behind Tryptophan and Thanksgiving

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Nov 16, 2015 | Nutrition, Protein, What's in my food? | 0

The truth behind tryptophan and Thanksgiving sleepiness. It’s not what you might think that causes...

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How Can PAM Olive Oil Spray Be Zero Calories

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Sep 28, 2015 | Fat, Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

It doesn’t take a scholar to figure out that olive oil is fat. So why then on one nutrition label will 100% olive oil contain nine calories per gram while on another food label such as, PAM Olive Oil Spray, be zero fat and zero...

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Does Caffeine Really Raise Blood Pressure?

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Jul 27, 2015 | Disease, Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

Coffee and tea come along with some amazing health benefits – primarily from their richness in...

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Why It’s still Important To Look At The Nutrition Label

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | May 18, 2015 | Nutrition, What's in my food? | 2

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to food marketing and sometimes you would think the healthier...

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Dose Of Nature Cannabidiol Review: Why I Don’t Recommend This Product

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Apr 27, 2015 | Health, Nutrition, What's in my food? | 4

Every once in a while I get a request to review a product to review for my clients/website...

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What’s The Deal With Splenda? Is Splenda Safe To Eat?

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Apr 6, 2015 | Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

Splenda – or sucralose, has been around since 1976 and on the market for consumption since...

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Should You Really Be Worried About Arsenic In Wine?

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Mar 30, 2015 | Health, In The News, Nutrition, What's in my food? | 0

Do you drink wine? I thought so. Are you up in arms about the recent lawsuit claiming low priced...

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What You Should Know About Food Grade Beeswax

by Matt Shaffer BSN, RN, PHN | Feb 23, 2015 | Nutrition, What's in my food? | 1

Warning: This article may be coated with food grade beeswax. Have you ever been shopping and...

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