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.
Available on your favorite podcast app/platform, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, PodBean, Spotify, and Stitcher.
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What Actually Matters? Finding an Eating Pattern That Works for You
What's the best diet? The answer depends on more than the latest trend. After six episodes exploring diets, from Mediterranean and DASH to quick-fix plans and therapeutic diets, this episode brings the discussion together.
Learn how to evaluate nutrition advice, match an eating pattern to your health goals, and prioritize sustainability over rigid rules. Discover why consistency matters more than extreme changes, what to consider before following the next nutrition trend, and how to find an approach that fits your health needs, preferences, budget, and everyday life.
No single diet works for everyone, but practical, evidence-informed choices can help you build an eating pattern that supports your health over time.
Not Every Diet Is About Weight Loss: Therapeutic Diets Explained
Not every diet is designed for weight loss. Therapeutic diets are used as part of medical care to help manage symptoms, improve health, reduce complications, and support treatment for specific conditions.
This episode looks at gluten-free, heart-healthy, diabetes, renal, low-FODMAP, low-sodium, and other therapeutic eating patterns, along with the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy.