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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Superfoods, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals: Do They Really Matter?
Are superfoods really "super," or is the term mostly marketing?
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley Rael explores the differences between superfoods, functional foods, and nutraceuticals and explains why these terms are often misunderstood. Learn why foods like berries, salmon, oats, yogurt, nuts, coffee, and tea can all support health without needing a special label.