Real World Nutrition
Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right and Where They Fall Short
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right and Where They Fall Short The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans influence far more than individual food choices. They shape nutrition…
What Changed in the Dietary Guidelines and Why It Matters
What Changed in the Dietary Guidelines and Why It Matters Nutrition advice can feel like it keeps changing. One decade focuses on fat, another on sugar, and cholesterol recommendations seem to…
A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same?
A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have shaped nutrition policy, school meals, and public health messaging for…
How to Build a Balanced Plate When Carbohydrates Are Included
How to Build a Balanced Plate When Carbohydrates Are Included Carbohydrates are often misunderstood, but they are a foundational part of nutrition. This episode brings together recent discussions…
Low-Carb and No-Carb Diets: What Works and What Nutrition Science Says
Low-Carb and No-Carb Diets: What They Get Right and What They Miss Low-carb diets are everywhere, but what do they actually mean and do they work long term? This episode breaks down the science…
Carbohydrates, Sugar, Fiber, and Chronic Disease
Carbohydrates are often blamed for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. But science tells a much more nuanced story. This episode continues the carbohydrate series by…
“Detoxing” From Sugar and the Truth About Sugar Addiction
Is sugar actually addictive? Do you need to detox from it? In this episode, the science behind “sugar addiction” is examined through a clinical and evidence-based lens. Addiction has a specific…
What Are Net Carbs and Do They Actually Matter?
You have probably seen “net carbs” on food labels or heard the term in low carb and keto spaces. But what does it actually mean, and does it matter? In this episode, we break down what…
Fiber 101: Soluble, Insoluble, Functional Fiber, and Resistant Starch
Fiber is often oversimplified as something that “keeps you regular.” In reality, it plays a far more complex role in digestive health, blood glucose regulation, cholesterol management, gut microbiome…
What Are Carbohydrates? Fiber, Starch, and Sugar Explained
Carbohydrates are among the most debated nutrients in modern nutrition discussions. In this episode, fiber, starch, and sugar are clearly explained, along with how they function in the body and why…
The Six Classes of Essential Nutrients and Phytochemicals
Understanding nutrition starts with understanding nutrients. This episode breaks down the six classes of essential nutrients and explains what they do, where they are found, and why removing entire…
Meet Shelley: Why the Nutrition Basics Still Matter
After more than 200 episodes, it felt like the right time to pause and reintroduce the voice behind the podcast. This episode shares the philosophy, experience, and real-world perspective that shape…
Dietary Supplements and Affiliate Links: What Consumers Need to Know
Dietary supplements are widely used, yet many people do not understand how they are regulated or how marketing influences what they see online. This episode explains how supplements are regulated in…
Raw Milk: Risks and Realities
Raw milk is gaining attention as a so-called natural or superior alternative to pasteurized milk. This episode examines the science, safety standards, and public health data behind those claims.…
Nutrition Facts Panel Part 2: Micronutrients, %DV, and What It All Means
The Nutrition Facts Panel contains more than calories and macronutrients. In this episode, the focus shifts to micronutrients, percent Daily Values, and how to use this information without confusion…
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Panel: Serving Sizes, Calories, and Macronutrients
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Panel: Serving Sizes, Calories, and Macronutrients Nutrition labels are everywhere, but many people still find them confusing. This episode breaks down the Nutrition…
Mindful Drinking: What the Holidays Teach Us About Our Habits
Alcohol shows up often during holidays and celebrations, but the habits around drinking do not start or end there. In this episode, we take a realistic look at mindful drinking and what alcohol can…
Holiday Stress: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Holiday stress feels unavoidable, but it is not random, and it is not a personal failure. In this episode, the realities of holiday stress are broken down, including why stress feels amplified this…
Winter Hydration Strategies for Real Life
Winter is a season when people often forget to hydrate, yet the body still needs consistent hydration to function well. This episode breaks down why hydration is often overlooked during cold weather,…
Realistic Holiday Habits: Staying Well Without the All or Nothing Mindset
The holidays are not a test of discipline. In this episode, we talk about what realistic habits look like during a busy and food-centered season. This is about balance and permission to be human, not…
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Real World Nutrition has published 100 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Nutrition.
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