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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Heart Disease Is Still the #1 Killer. Are We Making Progress?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet significant progress has been made over the past several decades. Advances in screening, emergency care, medications, and medical procedures have improved survival rates and helped many people live longer after cardiovascular events.
This episode explains what is included under the umbrella of cardiovascular disease, why heart disease can develop without noticeable symptoms, and how improvements in healthcare have changed outcomes over time. It also explores why heart disease continues to be so common despite these advances.