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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 Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Last week’s episode mentioned plant-based eating and I realized I did not yet have an episode on this topic after all. So, here it is.
What is “plant-based” eating and how is it different from vegetarianism? Good question. In today’s episode, I go over plant-based eating, how I define it, and how others I encountered approach it. And how is this term really different from someone who is vegetarian. Not much.
Read more in this article: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-based-vegetarian
Links for some of the food icons of the past:
USDA Basic 7 from the 1943-1955: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_USDA_nutrition_guidelines#/media/File:USDA_-_Basic_7_Food_Groups.jpg
Basic 4 food groups was 1956-1992 - no specific icon.
The Food Guide Pyramid introduced in 1992: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_USDA_nutrition_guidelines#/media/File:USDA_Food_Pyramid.gif
Take two of the Food Guide Pyramid updated in 2005: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_USDA_nutrition_guidelines#/media/File:MyPyramidFood.svg
The MyPlate was introduced in 2011: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_USDA_nutrition_guidelines#/media/File:USDA_MyPlate_green.svg
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Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Many people set goals for the new year to lose weight, eat healthier, or start the latest trending diet, including lists of foods to cut out or avoid. This year consider an approach different from a temporary diet or short-term program by doing something for more than a few weeks while also improving health and weight.
While there is nothing wrong with a diet for a couple of weeks or 30 days, dietary changes that will positively impact weight and overall health require eating better well past a month of restrictions.
Try this approach: focus on foods to add to your overall diet, long-term, and not on what foods to cut out. By adding healthier foods for us, we will eat fewer not-so-healthy foods.
Read more about Foods to Add To Your Diet: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/add-foods
And whoops, I said there was a podcast episode about plant-based eating, but not yet! Here is an article about that, and maybe a soon to be recorded podcast episode: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/plant-based-vegetarian
Learn more about whole grains in this article, Go With Whole Grains: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/go-with-grains
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Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
As we start the new year, and before starting the fasting, cleanse, latest trendy or temporary way of eating, think about more long-term ways of eating. Losing weight is easy - people do it all the time. Keeping it off is hard - that is where mindset changes are important.
Read more about how Losing Weight is Easy. Keeping It Off Is Hard. https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/losing-weight-is-easy-keeping-it-off-is-hard
Learn More About the Upcoming Good Food, Bad Food Virtual Workshop on Jan 5: https://www.shelleyrael.com/events
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Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Why do we feel the need to wait until the first of the year, first of the month, or first of the week to “get back on track” or start eating better?
We can “course correct” any time and today I address how it makes sense to do it right away rather than wait.
Learn More About the Upcoming Good Food, Bad Food Virtual Workshop on Jan 5: https://www.shelleyrael.com/events
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Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Ever wonder about those dates on food packages such as Sell-By, Use-By, and Best-By? They are not terms representing safety or even food expiration. And what about leftovers - how long are they good for?
In today’s episode, I go over what these dates mean and when to toss prepared foods to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.
Learn more about when it is safe to Eat, Keep, or Toss: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/eat-keep-toss
Find the USDA Food Keeper App: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/foodkeeper-app
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Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
What is meant by alcohol in “moderation”? Alcohol in moderation is one of the few things precisely defined. But, unfortunately, moderation is one of those words with some ambiguity to it. It means something different depending on the subject, person, and pre-existing habits.
In today’s episode, I go over what moderation means, the guidelines for alcohol consumption, and what is “one-drink”?
Learn more about Alcohol in Moderation and the Guidelines for Consumption: https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/alcohol-guidelines
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Many people talk about organic food and choose this because it is healthier. But is this really the case? I speak the truth, as always, in today’s episode.
Learn more about the Truth About Organic Food https://www.shelleyrael.com/blog/organic
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Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Moving from Mindless to Mindful Eating
Have you heard these terms: mindless eating and mindful eating? Even if you knew of these terms, you might not know the meanings or the absolute difference.
In today’s episode, I cover the differences, the consequences, and what we can do to move from mindless to more mindful eating.
Read More: Mindless Eating and Mindful Eating
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Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Here in the U.S., Thanksgiving is this coming week. While traditions vary by family and region, I cover everyday things I have observed over the years and FIVE tips to help you make good choices.
Enjoy - and don’t deprive yourself. Happy Thanksgiving.
Read more:
Sweet Potatoes: Yes, or No? And they aren’t YAMS
Holiday Dinner Guests and Diet Restrictions
Cranberries - Good for You Year-Round
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
With the surge of milk alternatives in the grocery store's refrigerator section, which is the best? Are they all nutritionally equal? Many people are surprised to learn what is NOT in their favorite dairy alternative and how many other ingredients are in there. Take a listen, and then look at what is in your fridge.
Read more: So Many Milks - Are They Healthy?
Welcome to the Real World Nutrition Podcast by Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN LD - follow on your favorite podcast platform to automatically get new episodes each week. Or subscribe to my weekly email to get updates on the latest episode and more.
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