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.
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Fiber 101: Soluble, Insoluble, Functional Fiber, and Resistant Starch
Fiber is often oversimplified as something that “keeps you regular.” In reality, it plays a far more complex role in digestive health, blood glucose regulation, cholesterol management, gut microbiome diversity, and long term disease risk.
In this episode, the discussion continues the carbohydrate series by breaking down the different types of fiber, including soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, functional fiber, and resistant starch. The episode also connects fiber recommendations to the Dietary Guidelines and explains why the source of carbohydrate matters.