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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The Best Diets: Why DASH, MIND, Mediterranean, and Flexitarian Rank Well
Every year, "best diet" lists rank eating patterns based on nutrition, health outcomes, sustainability, and other factors. But what can these rankings actually teach us about healthy eating?
In this episode, the focus is on DASH, MIND, Mediterranean-style, Flexitarian, and plant-forward eating patterns, and the characteristics they share. These approaches emphasize variety, nutrient-rich foods, flexibility, and sustainable habits rather than rigid rules and extreme restriction
Episode 160: Stocking Your Pantry for Success: Must-Have Staples for a Balanced Diet
Episode 160: Stocking Your Pantry for Success: Must-Have Staples for a Balanced Diet
In Episode 160 of the Real World Nutrition Podcast, host Shelley A. Rael continues her Mastering the Grocery Store series with a deep dive into the pantry aisle. Often overlooked, the pantry aisle holds the key to easily creating balanced, nutritious meals. Shelley covers how to stock up on essential staples like whole grains, canned goods, healthy oils, and spices to build a foundation for flexible and stress-free meal planning.
From choosing the right pantry grains for sustained energy to picking budget-friendly and nutrient-dense canned goods, Shelley provides practical tips on navigating this aisle to make healthier, long-lasting choices. She also shares advice on how to avoid overly processed options and read labels for the best quality items. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking to simplify your weeknight meals, a well-stocked pantry is the first step to success.
Tune in to the Real World Nutrition Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows, and learn how to create a balanced diet with pantry staples!
Episode 153: Conquering the Cereal Aisle: Smart Choices for a Healthy Breakfast
Episode 153: Conquering the Cereal Aisle: Smart Choices for a Healthy Breakfast
The Mastering the Grocery Store series moves to the cereal aisle. The cereal aisle is filled with colorful boxes and confusing labels, making it difficult to make healthy breakfast choices. Follow simple steps to read cereal labels, identify high-fiber and whole-grain options, reduce sugar intake, and more!
Episode 140: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Carbs are Bad for You
Episode 140: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Carbs are Bad for You
Discover the truth about carbohydrates in the latest episode of Real World Nutrition. Join Shelley as she debunks the myth that carbs are bad for you, highlighting the importance of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables in a balanced diet.