Real World Nutrition

A Nutrition podcast by Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD

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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 being deprived because you live in the real world, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she sorts through the hype and gives and real talk about eating healthier.

Recent Episodes

A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same?
Published: April 3, 2026
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How to Build a Balanced Plate When Carbohydrates Are Included
Published: March 27, 2026
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Low-Carb and No-Carb Diets: What Works and What Nutrition Science Says
Published: March 20, 2026
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Carbohydrates, Sugar, Fiber, and Chronic Disease
Published: March 13, 2026
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“Detoxing” From Sugar and the Truth About Sugar Addiction
Published: March 6, 2026
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What Are Net Carbs and Do They Actually Matter?
Published: February 27, 2026
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Fiber 101: Soluble, Insoluble, Functional Fiber, and Resistant Starch
Published: February 20, 2026
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What Are Carbohydrates? Fiber, Starch, and Sugar Explained
Published: February 13, 2026
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The Six Classes of Essential Nutrients and Phytochemicals
Published: February 6, 2026
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Meet Shelley: Why the Nutrition Basics Still Matter
Published: January 30, 2026
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