Real World Nutrition Podcast

Move past the fads, gimmicks, trends, detoxing, cleanses, fasting, and other unrealistic ideas about eating in the real world. If you want to eat and enjoy food without feeling deprived, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she cuts through the hype and gives real talk about eating healthier.

Launched in 2021 and with over 250 episodes in the library, new episodes drop weekly, every Friday.

Available on your favorite podcast app/platform, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, PodBean, Spotify, and Stitcher.

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Shelley Rael, MS RDN 9/18/26 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 9/18/26

The Best Diets: Why DASH, MIND, Mediterranean, and Flexitarian Rank Well

Every year, "best diet" lists rank eating patterns based on nutrition, health outcomes, sustainability, and other factors. But what can these rankings actually teach us about healthy eating?

In this episode, the focus is on DASH, MIND, Mediterranean-style, Flexitarian, and plant-forward eating patterns, and the characteristics they share. These approaches emphasize variety, nutrient-rich foods, flexibility, and sustainable habits rather than rigid rules and extreme restriction

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 2/21/25 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 2/21/25

Episode 177: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mood

Did you know that what you eat can impact how you feel? This episode explores the connection between nutrition and mood, how certain foods influence neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, and how to make dietary choices that support emotional well-being.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 6/28/24 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 6/28/24

Episode 143: Debunking Nutrition Myths - You Should Only Eat Egg Whites

Let’s debunk the myth that you should only eat egg whites. Discover the benefits of whole eggs and the essential nutrients in egg yolks.

Shelley Rael, MS RDN 6/21/24 Shelley Rael, MS RDN 6/21/24

Episode 142: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Eating Fat Makes You Fat

Discover the truth about healthy fats and their essential role in brain health, hormone production, and overall well-being. It isn’t fat that makes you have excess weight or body fat.