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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.
Episodes

Friday Jan 06, 2023
Episode 66: Five Things to Stop in 2023 and Beyond
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Five Things To Stop (or Minimize) in 2023 and Beyond
Episode 65 included five things to start in 2023 and beyond.
January often brings forward a list of don’ts or eliminate such as alcohol or sugar, or “carbs.”
So, here is the list of things to consider stopping or eliminating in 2023.
Read: Five Things To Stop (or Minimize) in 2023 and Beyond
Read: Five Things To Start (or Continue) For Optimal Health in 2023 and Beyond
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 65: Five Things to Start in 2023 and Beyond
Read: More Than A Number on the Scale
Read: The Myth of the Perfect Diet
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 25: The Number on the Scale and the Perfect Diet
Read: Muscle Weighs More Than Fat, Right?
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 18: Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?
Read: Snacking Smart
Listen: Real World Nutrition Espidoe 42: Snacking Smart
Read: The Myth of 21 Days
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Friday Dec 30, 2022
Episode 65: Five Things to Start in 2023 and Beyond
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Five Things To Start (or Continue) For Optimal Health in 2023 and Beyond
With the new year around the corner and yet another list of resolutions (think goals, not resolutions) for a healthier life, today is a list of the top five things you can do now and for life to help ensure a healthier life.
And you may think this is nothing “new” here. Of course, it isn’t, but oddly, this comes up perennially, so why not repeat it?
Read: Five Things To Start (or Continue) For Optimal Health in 2023 and Beyond
Read: Think Goals, Not Resolutions
Listen: RWN Episode 64 Think Goals, Not Resolutions
Read: Food Groups vs. Nutrients
Listen: RWN Episode 2: Food Groups vs. Nutrients
Read: What Counts as Water?
Listen: RWN Episode 5: Water and Fluids - How Much Do You Need?
Read: The Health Benefits of Nuts
Read: Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Why are they important?
Listen: RWN Episode 35: Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fats
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Episode 64: Think Goals Not Resolutions
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
With the new year comes the inevitable talk of resolutions. Do you make resolutions? Do you keep them? Do you even bother? What is the big thing about January and the new year? The fresh start? First, I encourage people to make goals rather than resolutions. And make these goals SMART.
Read more: Think Goals Not Resolutions
Listen: Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?
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Friday Dec 16, 2022
Episode 63: Eating Is Not Cheating
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Stop the Cheating Mindset! I often say, “eating is not cheating.” It is the title of my signature webinar. And, sometimes, people think it means something different than my intent.
Many times, people tell me that they have a CHEAT DAY. And others may be even more proud to tell me they only have a CHEAT MEAL. I am not a fan of this word or this idea regarding food.
Read more: Stop the Cheating Mindset
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Special 6 2022: Which Diet to Choose?
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
This is the sixth of six special episodes for the holiday season 2022. These are extra episodes dropping on Tuesday in addition to the regular Friday episode.
This sixth episode addresses eating through the holidays and a mindset shift that can help with not letting it get out of hand.
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Friday Dec 09, 2022
Episode 62: Baking with Alternative Flours
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
When choosing a non-wheat flour to bake with, are there healthier options? It depends on how “healthier” is defined. And it isn’t always a 1:1 swap.
Read more: Healthier Flour Alternatives
Listen: Real World Nutrition Which Fats and Oils to Bake With
Register today for the webinar in December 2022: Eating is Not Cheating. Get all the details on dates, times, and how to register at EatingIsNotCheating.com.
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Special 5 2022: Eating Through the Holidays
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
This is the fifth of six special episodes for the holiday season 2022. These are extra episodes dropping on Tuesday in addition to the regular Friday episode.
This fifth episode addresses eating through the holidays and a mindset shift that can help with not letting it get out of hand.
Register today for the webinar in December 2022; Eating is Not Cheating. Get all the details on dates, times, and how to register at EatingIsNotCheating.com.
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Episode 61: Which Fats and Oils to Bake With?
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Is there better or healthier fat to bake with? With baking season here, I address whether there is a healthier or better fat to use in your baking.
Read more: Which Fat is Best for Baking?
Read more: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat?
Listen: Real World Nutrition Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat?
Register today for the webinar in December 2022, Eating is Not Cheating. Get all the details on dates, times, and how to register at EatingIsNotCheating.com.
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Special 4 2022: Eat What You Love
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
This is the fourth of six special episodes for the holiday season 2022. These are extra episodes dropping on Tuesday in addition to the regular Friday episode.
This fourth episode is addressing eating what you love and enjoying food without guilt. It is okay to eat what you love. Any day of the week.
Register today for the webinar in December 2022, Eating is Not Cheating. Get all the details on dates, times, and how to register at EatingIsNotCheating.com.
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Friday Nov 25, 2022
Episode 60: Do You Need a Sugar Detox?
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
This is part 7 of a series about sugar with today covering the topic of detoxing from sugar. It this an “addictive” substance that one needs to “detox” from.
Sugar is not a drug or a toxin - or is it?
Read more: Do You Need a Sugar Detox?
Listen: Real World Nutrition Carbohydrates vs Sugar (part 1 of this series)
Listen: Real World Nutrition Natural vs. Added Sugars (part 2 in this series)
Listen: Real World Nutrition Healthier Sugar Alternatives (part 3 in this series)
Listen: Real World Nutrition Types of Added Sugars (part 4 in this series)
Listen: Real World Nutrition Low-Calorie Sweeteners (part 5 in this series)
Listen: Real World Nutrition What Are Sugar Alcohols? (part 6 in this series)
Register today for the webinar in December 2022, Eating is Not Cheating. Get all the details on dates, times, and how to register at EatingIsNotCheating.com.
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