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 feeling deprived, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she cuts through the hype and gives real talk about eating healthier.

Launched in 2021 and with over 250 episodes in the library, new episodes drop weekly, every Friday.

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Episode 188: Food Freedom: What "Eat What You Want Day" Really Means

Episode 188: Food Freedom: What "Eat What You Want Day" Really Means

May 11 is Eat What You Want Day. But what if we stopped labeling foods as “good” or “bad” and just ate what nourishes and satisfies us? In this episode of the Real World Nutrition Podcast, Shelley Rael, RDN, breaks down the toxic cycle of food guilt, how cheat days undermine your goals, and what food freedom really looks like. Learn how to stop justifying your food choices and start trusting yourself again.

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