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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Episode 191: Summer Eating Without Food Guilt: Tips for Grilling, Getaways, and Balanced Wellness
Episode 191: Summer Eating Without Food Guilt: Tips for Grilling, Getaways, and Balanced Wellness
In this episode of Real World Nutrition, Shelley shares how to enjoy summer eating, from cookouts to vacations, without guilt, restriction, or “starting over Monday” thinking. You’ll get realistic tips for potlucks, travel snacks, alcohol, and staying active without rigid rules.
Episode 189: Sipping Smarter: Mindful Drinking for Summer Parties
Episode 189: Sipping Smarter: Mindful Drinking for Summer Parties
In this Real World Nutrition episode, we discuss mindful drinking during summer celebrations, from Memorial Day to weddings, cookouts, and beach vacations. Shelley revisits some of the themes from last month’s episode on Alcohol, Stress, and Health: Finding Balance, and shifts the focus toward how alcohol fits into the fun and flow of summer events.
Episode 184: Alcohol, Stress, and Health: Finding Balance
Episode 184: Alcohol, Stress, and Health: Finding Balance
Alcohol is often seen as a go-to way to relax or take the edge off after a stressful day. But how much does it really help—and where might it actually be adding to the problem? This episode explores the connection between alcohol, stress, and overall health, offering a clear, no-pressure look at how drinking habits can impact your body and mind. Tune in to walk away with realistic ideas you can use right away—so you can support your health without giving up the things you enjoy.