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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Episode 194: Whatever Happened to Dietary Cholesterol? Why It’s Not the Villain Anymore
Episode 194: Whatever Happened to Dietary Cholesterol? Why It’s Not the Villain Anymore
Cholesterol has had a long, complicated reputation. For years, we were told to avoid eggs, shrimp, and other high-cholesterol foods. However, recent research has significantly altered our understanding of dietary cholesterol. Episode 194 of the Real World Nutrition Podcast unpacks the science behind cholesterol: what it is, why your body needs it, and how dietary cholesterol differs from the cholesterol measured in your blood.