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 being deprived because you live in the real world, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she sorts through the hype and gives real talk about eating healthier.
Launched October 2021 with new episodes weekly, each Friday.
Available on your favorite podcast app/platform, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Google Podcasts, I Heart Radio, PodBean, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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How to Read the Nutrition Facts Panel: Serving Sizes, Calories, and Macronutrients
Nutrition labels are everywhere, but many people still find them confusing. This episode breaks down the Nutrition Facts panel in a clear, practical way. Learn what serving sizes really mean, how to interpret calories, and how fats, carbohydrates, and protein are listed so you can use food labels as a helpful tool rather than a source of stress. This is part one of a two-part series on understanding the Nutrition Facts panel.
Fat in the Diet: Healthy Choices Without the Hype
Fat isn’t the enemy—but it isn’t a free pass either. In this episode of Real World Nutrition, learn the role fat plays in the body, the differences between saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats, and how to make real-world choices without falling for the hype.