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After a month of digging into carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, and chronic disease, my latest post brings the conversation back to real-life applications.
A balanced plate that includes carbohydrates does not require cutting foods out or following rigid

Soup is often viewed as a side dish, starter (soup or salad), or something eaten only when feeling under the weather, but nutritionally, it can stand on its own as a complete meal. A well-built soup can include protein, carbohydrates, fats, vegetable

Carbohydrates are often treated as the problem when conversations turn to chronic disease. Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. The message people hear is usually simple and loud: cut carbs, cut sugar, avoid the risk.
That message leaves out important co

Dietary supplements are a multibillion-dollar industry, yet many consumers are surprised to learn how loosely regulated these products are and how much marketing influences what we see online. In the latest episode of the Real World Nutrition podcast

Health is often treated like something to earn or achieve, but in real life, it is something to support and maintain. It includes physical health, mental health, and the systems that make daily life work. Food choices, movement, sleep, stress managem

When people talk about “healthier” sugars, they usually mean honey, maple syrup, agave, or something labeled natural. The assumption is that these options are better than white granulated sugar simply because they sound less processed or

Low-carb diets are often talked about as if everyone agrees on what they mean. In reality, they can look very different depending on who you ask. Some people stop eating bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes. Others avoid fruit. Some track grams closely,

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD

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Real World Nutrition is dedicated to cutting through the noise of diets and food trends, offering straightforward, evidence-based guidance that helps people find balance, nourish their bodies, and feel confident in their food choices. The focus is on making healthy living practical, sustainable, and free from judgment.

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