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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.
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Have you heard of IV therapy?
IV therapy is getting intravenous fluids outside a medical or hospital setting for therapeutic use and not for medical "need."
But recently, it seems like it is advertised a lot more. So what is it and is it beneficial>
Anyone who's ever been to the hospital, emergency department, or urgent care (or even seen this sort of thing on television) knows that an IV is a common way for the medical staff to deliver medications and assist with overall hydration.
IV therapy is available outside of this setting for apparently healthy people at medical spas, wellness centers, and even in your own home (not self-administered, but someone coming to your home to administer it).
Read More: Do You Need IV Therapy? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/iv-therapy
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Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Are you familiar with the term “clean eating” and what it means?
There is no official definition of clean eating.
Many "diets" or ways of eating are flexible, and the approach varies based on the individual. However, people generally consider "clean eating" as eating foods in their most natural state possible. At least, that's what I've gleaned from individuals and a search for this term on the internet.
The term "clean eating" is so vague it is difficult to quantify what it is AND if this is a healthier way to eat.
And based on these definitions and my experience, I find people who claim that they "eat clean" don't do it all the time. And will have a long list of exceptions.
I take a look are the various iterations of clean eating and whether it is healthier and sustainable.
Read More: What is Clean Eating? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/clean-eating
Read More: Break This Rule https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/break-this-rule
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 17: In you can pronounce it, should you still eat it? https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep17
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Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
For many years, I’ve heard people spouting the benefits of coconut oil. There are all kinds of claims related to coconut oil and how it can prevent heart disease, treat Alzheimer’s disease, is antibacterial and antimicrobial, and can treat cancer. Even help hormone balance and cure diabetes? And help with hair and skin.
Coconut oil is the best oil under the sun, and we should buy it by the bucketful. Or should we?
Read More: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat? The link includes links to Alzhiemer’s Association, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Associate, and American Cancer Society as mentioned in the podcast.
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Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
I was recently in a discussion group when someone asked, “when did corn become a grain?”
Many people may be confused by this and other food group classifications. So it is telling when a dietitian asks this question.
You see, not all foods fit nicely into one specific food group. Some foods don’t fit into the classic five food groups that we have today. And that is OK.
Learn more about these foods and what we do about them.
Read More: What Food Group Does that Go In?
Read More: Food Groups vs Nutrients
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 2: Food Groups vs Nutrients
Read More: Protein - A Nutrient and a Food Group
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 27: Protein - A Nutrient and a Food Group
Read More: Are Olives a Healthy Food?
Read More: So Many Milks - Are they Healthy?
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 6: Are Milk Alternatives a Healthy Option?
Read More: Alcohol In Moderation
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 10: Alcohol In Moderation
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Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Show Notes:
Episode 45: How Much Protein Do You Need?
In last week's episode (44), I addressed the many sources of protein, and that protein is found in nearly all food groups.
While most people don’t have difficulty getting adequate protein, there are two things I do see:
They don’t realize they are getting enough because they don’t know that it comes from so many food sources.
They aren’t eating it correctly.
So how much do you need? And what is the “right” way to eat protein?
Read More: How Much Protein Do You Need?
Listen: Real World Nutrition: Revisiting Protein
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
What are sources of protein? Besides meat?
It is not uncommon for people to think of only meat, which I am using as a term for any animal flesh that includes fish, poultry, and red meats.
But they are not the only source of protein in the diet. And even if someone doesn’t eat meat every day, likely, they are still getting enough protein.
Read More: What are sources of protein in the diet? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/protein-sources
Read More: Protein: A Nutrient and a Food Group https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/protein-nutrient-food-group
Listen: Real World Nutrition Protein: A Food Group and a Nutrient https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep27
Read More: Plant-Based vs Vegetarian: What’s the Difference? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-based-vegetarian
Listen: Real World Nutrition Plant-Based vs Vegetarian Diets https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep15
Read: So Many Milks - Are They Healthy? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/so-many-milks
Listen: Are Milk Alternatives a Healthy Option? https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep6
Read: Beyond Impossible Meat https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-meat
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
The health halo is this belief that food, product, or brand is superior for various reasons. It is often due to due to marketing and word-of-mouth. I find it is often related to assumptions by a consumer based on a lack of knowledge.
Is there anything wrong with this? Maybe. What is the harm if one assumes that organic peanut butter cups are healthier? Perhaps nothing unless someone decides that they can now eat MORE of them? But that isn’t harmful, just potentially unhealthy.
Read More: Health Halo - Don’t Be Misled https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/health-halo
Read More: The Truth About Organic Food https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/organic
Listen: Real World Nutrition The Truth About Organic Food https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep9
Read: So Many Milks - Are They Healthy? https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/so-many-milks
Listen: Are Milk Alternatives a Healthy Option? https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep6
Read: Beyond Impossible Meat https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-meat
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Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Were you ever told that you couldn’t or shouldn’t have a snack because it will “spoil your appetite”? Unfortunately, many people still have the mindset that we shouldn’t snack. I often tell people to include one or two snacks during their day. The “problem” isn’t that we snack, but what we choose to have as a snack.
Learn the why, why, how, and what for healthy snack options to help minimize overeating and get the foods you need.
Snack suggestions are also included.
Read More: Snacking Smart https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/snack
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Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
This episode is a bit different this week. This isn’t so much educational or informative. It is more of a thought-provoking question for consideration.
Despite what people may assume, weight loss is not the only thing that I address with clients. I share what I do with you in this podcast.
And the question is, when it comes to weight loss, what is the magic of the ten pounds. Why are 10 pounds the number that comes up most often?
Read More: The Magic of Ten Pounds https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/ten-pounds
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Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Much like eggs, the labels on chicken are misleading. Usually, the information is entirely accurate but still misleading.
Like eggs, chicken has similar claims such as free-range, no antibiotics – ever, natural, no hormones, no steroids, vegetarian-fed, non-GMO, gluten-free, minimally processed, etc. It is exhausting sometimes.
Are there some you should pay attention to and others you can ignore? Totally.
Read More: Chicken Labels - What You Should Know https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/chicken-labels
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 38: Eggs - Are They Okay? https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep38
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 37: Hormones In Your Food https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep37
Listen: Real World Nutrition Episode 36: Antibiotics In Your Food https://www.shelleyrael.com/rwn-podcast/ep36
Read More: Deconstructing Food Labels - Tricky Front of the Package Claims https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/labels-misleading
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