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

RDA, DRI, AI, UL, AMDR: Understanding Nutrition’s “Alphabet Soup”
Published: May 22, 2026
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The 4 Pillars of a Healthy Diet: Adequacy, Balance, Moderation, and Variety
Published: May 15, 2026
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When Science Meets Politics: What Happened to the Dietary Guidelines?
Published: May 8, 2026
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How the Dietary Guidelines Are Made and Why That Process Matters
Published: May 1, 2026
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What “Moderation” Really Means for Alcohol and Your Health
Published: April 24, 2026
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The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right and Where They Fall Short
Published: April 17, 2026
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What Changed in the Dietary Guidelines and Why It Matters
Published: April 10, 2026
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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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