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.
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“Detoxing” From Sugar and the Truth About Sugar Addiction
Is sugar actually addictive? Do you need to detox from it?
In this episode, the science behind “sugar addiction” is examined through a clinical and evidence-based lens. Addiction has a specific definition in medicine, and it carries serious criteria. Sugar does not meet those standards.
This episode explores how addiction is defined, why sugar is not classified as a substance use disorder, what research really says about sugar and the brain, and why restriction often backfires. It also clarifies what detox actually means and why the body does not need a sugar cleanse.
If you have ever felt confused, guilty, or fearful about sugar, this conversation will provide clarity and context.
Part of the ongoing carbohydrate series.
Episode 193: Omega-6 Isn’t the Villain: What We Get Wrong About Seed Oils
Episode 193: Omega-6 Isn’t the Villain: What We Get Wrong About Seed Oils
Have you heard about the controversy surrounding omega-6 fatty acids and seed oils? These oils have been getting a bad rap online, blamed for everything from inflammation to chronic disease. But how much of that is based on evidence, and how much is misinformation?