115: Cutting Through Social Media Nutrition Myths with a Registered Dietitian: With Anne Crecelius

With the holidays coming to an end, many of us are feeling overly full, off track, or confused about how to reset. In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Registered Dietitian Anne Crecelius, who brings more than 30 years of experience in nutrition to the conversation. Anne shares how her passion for nutrition began all the way back in high school during a PE class—and how that spark grew into a lifelong career helping people fuel their bodies wisely. She simplifies nutrition by breaking it down to everyday foods to focus on, emphasizing that nutrition isn't just about nutrients—it's also behavioral. Food plays a role in celebration, comfort, stress relief, and daily life, and understanding that relationship is key to long-term health. Together, they unpack the challenges of navigating nutrition advice in the age of social media. Anne explains why influencers and viral sound bites often can't address individual nutritional needs and may not even be coming from qualified professionals. These short, catchy clips are designed to entertain and provoke engagement—not necessarily to support your health. Anne simplifies nutrition by breaking it down to everyday foods to focus on, emphasizing that nutrition isn't just about nutrients—it's also behavioral. Food plays a role in celebration, comfort, stress relief, and daily life, and understanding that relationship is key to long-term health. The conversation also explores: Getting nutrients from food vs. supplements How to choose foods that best fuel your body and mind Matching your nutrition needs to what you're asking your body to do Why protein is essential for strength, posture, mobility, and independence as we age How movement without proper nutrition can actually lead to body breakdown, even if you're exercising Which foods provide more nutrient density versus less optimal choices Intermittent fasting and what to thoughtfully consider if you're exploring that option This episode offers a grounded, practical, and compassionate approach to nutrition—cutting through the noise and bringing the focus back to fueling your body for strength, resilience, and healthy aging. To reach Anne Crecelius email her at: [email protected] *Subscribe, Share, & Rate our Show. And follow us on social media:**   📷 Instagram: @GirlsTalkHealthyAging   Facebook Group: Girls Talk Healthy Aging: https://www.facebook.com/groups/330434366004030 🌐 Website: GirlsTalkHealthyAging.com   📧 Email: [email protected] Follow & Message Shawna on Instagram: @shawnakaminski Grab Shawna's book 'Lose Your Menopause Belly' and other freebies here: https://shawnakworkouts.com Follow & Message Alli on Facebook & Instagram: Alli Kerr and @allikerrfitness (respectively).  Train with Alli at The Pink Physique in person in Macon, Georgia or Online here: https://www.thepinkphysique.com