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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All Calories Are Equal… But Not All 2,000-Calorie Days Look the Same
Are all calories equal?
The answer is both yes and no.
From an energy perspective, a calorie is a calorie. Whether calories come from vegetables, grains, desserts, or snack foods, they all provide energy to the body. But calories bring more than energy. They also come packaged with nutrients, fiber, protein, fat, water, and other components that influence health, satisfaction, and overall eating patterns.
In this episode, Shelley explores the concept of calories in, calories out, how calories are calculated, and why two days that contain the same number of calories can look very different nutritionally. Learn about nutrient density, food volume, fiber, satiety, and why food quality matters alongside calorie intake.
This episode provides practical insight into how to think about calories without losing sight of the bigger picture of nutrition.