Real World Nutrition

About Real World Nutrition

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.

Publisher

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2022

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

223 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Episode 264: The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Health

   What's the single best thing you can do to improve your health? The answer depends on you. This episode explains why there isn't one universal solution and explores everyday habits that support health, from physical activity and nutritious eating to sleep and other personal health priorities. Learn how to identify your most useful next step without trying to change everything at once. Read More: The Single Best Thing You Can Do for Your Health

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Episode 263: What Actually Matters? Finding an Eating Pattern That Works for You

   What's the best diet? The answer depends on more than the latest trend. After six episodes exploring diets, from Mediterranean and DASH to quick-fix plans and therapeutic diets, this episode brings the discussion together. Learn how to evaluate nutrition advice, match an eating pattern to your health goals, and prioritize sustainability over rigid rules. Discover why consistency matters more than extreme changes, what to consider before following the next nutrition trend, and how to find an approach that fits your health needs, preferences, budget, and everyday life. No single diet works for everyone, but practical, evidence-informed choices can help you build an eating pattern that supports your health over time. Read More: What Actually Matters? Finding an Eating Pattern That Works for You Episode 262: Not Every Diet Is About Weight Loss: Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, Diabetic, Low-FODMAP, and Other Therapeutic Diets Read More: Not Every Diet Is About Weight Loss: Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, Diabetic, Low-FODMAP, and Other Therapeutic Diets Episode 261: The Most Misguided Diets: Cabbage Soup, Military Diet, Detoxes, & More Read More: The Most Misguided Diets: Cabbage Soup, Military Diet, Detoxes & More Episode 260: When Diets Go Sideways: How Keto, Carnivore, and Other Trends Drift from Their Original Purpose Read More: When Diets Go Sideways: How Keto, Carnivore, and Other Trends Drift from Their Original Purpose Episode 259: The Best Diets: DASH, MIND, Flexitarian, Mediterranean, and Why They Consistently Rank Well Read More: The Best Diets: DASH, MIND, Flexitarian, Mediterranean, and Why They Consistently Rank Well Episode 258: What Makes a Diet “Good”? Common Traits of Healthy Eating Patterns Read More: What Makes a Diet “Good”? Common Traits of Healthy Eating Patterns Episode 257: What Is a Diet, Really? Why We've Misunderstood the Word "Diet” Read More: What Is a Diet, Really? Why We've Misunderstood the Word "Diet"

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   9 Oct 2026

   Episode 262: Not Every Diet Is About Weight Loss: Therapeutic Diets Explained

   Not every diet is designed for weight loss. Therapeutic diets are used as part of medical care to help manage symptoms, improve health, reduce complications, and support treatment for specific conditions. This episode looks at gluten-free, heart-healthy, diabetes, renal, low-FODMAP, low-sodium, and other therapeutic eating patterns, along with the role of Medical Nutrition Therapy. The goal isn't to find one "best" diet, but to understand why a particular dietary approach is being used, who it is appropriate for, and how individualized nutrition care can make a difference. Read More: Not Every Diet Is About Weight Loss: Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, Diabetic, Low-FODMAP, and Other Therapeutic Diets Episode 261: The Most Misguided Diets: Cabbage Soup, Military Diet, Detoxes, & More Read More: The Most Misguided Diets: Cabbage Soup, Military Diet, Detoxes & More Episode 260: When Diets Go Sideways: How Keto, Carnivore, and Other Trends Drift from Their Original Purpose Read More: When Diets Go Sideways: How Keto, Carnivore, and Other Trends Drift from Their Original Purpose Episode 259: The Best Diets: DASH, MIND, Flexitarian, Mediterranean, and Why They Consistently Rank Well Read More: The Best Diets: DASH, MIND, Flexitarian, Mediterranean, and Why They Consistently Rank Well Episode 258: What Makes a Diet “Good”? Common Traits of Healthy Eating Patterns Read More: What Makes a Diet “Good”? Common Traits of Healthy Eating Patterns Episode 257: What Is a Diet, Really? Why We've Misunderstood the Word "Diet” Read More: What Is a Diet, Really? Why We've Misunderstood the Word "Diet"

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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