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Real World Nutrition — 113 episodes
What Happens to Food When You Cook It? Does Cooking Destroy Nutrients?
Superfoods, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals: Do They Really Matter?
Processed Meats: What They Are and What Actually Makes Them a Concern
Red Meat and Health: How Much Is Too Much?
What does healthy eating actually look like?
What is the most important part of nutrition?
Whole Foods vs. Isolated Nutrients: Why Food Synergy Matters
All Calories Are Equal… But Not All 2,000-Calorie Days Look the Same
Can You Calculate Exactly What Your Body Needs?
RDA, DRI, AI, UL, AMDR: Understanding Nutrition’s “Alphabet Soup”
The 4 Pillars of a Healthy Diet: Adequacy, Balance, Moderation, and Variety
When Science Meets Politics: What Happened to the Dietary Guidelines?
How the Dietary Guidelines Are Made and Why That Process Matters
What “Moderation” Really Means for Alcohol and Your Health
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right and Where They Fall Short
What Changed in the Dietary Guidelines and Why It Matters
A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same?
How to Build a Balanced Plate When Carbohydrates Are Included
Low-Carb and No-Carb Diets: What Works and What Nutrition Science Says
Carbohydrates, Sugar, Fiber, and Chronic Disease
“Detoxing” From Sugar and the Truth About Sugar Addiction
What Are Net Carbs and Do They Actually Matter?
Fiber 101: Soluble, Insoluble, Functional Fiber, and Resistant Starch
What Are Carbohydrates? Fiber, Starch, and Sugar Explained
The Six Classes of Essential Nutrients and Phytochemicals
Meet Shelley: Why the Nutrition Basics Still Matter
Dietary Supplements and Affiliate Links: What Consumers Need to Know
Raw Milk: Risks and Realities
Nutrition Facts Panel Part 2: Micronutrients, %DV, and What It All Means
How to Read the Nutrition Facts Panel: Serving Sizes, Calories, and Macronutrients
Mindful Drinking: What the Holidays Teach Us About Our Habits
Holiday Stress: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Winter Hydration Strategies for Real Life
Realistic Holiday Habits: Staying Well Without the All or Nothing Mindset
Social Determinants of Health: What Food Access Really Looks Like
NOVA Classification and Ultra-Processed Foods: What Processed Really Means
Deconstructing Food Labels: Marketing, Misleading Claims, and Red Flags
Deconstructing Food Labels – What They’re Really Saying
Seafood and Sustainability: What You Should Know
Seafood Myths and Misinformation
Vegetarian Nutrition Across All Ages
Vegetarian Myths and Misconceptions
What Does Vegetarian Mean?
Fat in the Diet: Healthy Choices Without the Hype
Sodium, Salt, and Balance in the Real World
Do the Dietary Guidelines Really Matter?
The Real Story About Sugar
Black Tea vs Green Tea: Health Benefits Compared to Coffee
Diet Trends, Food Fear, and Food Freedom
Superfoods, Clean Eating, and Why Labels Don’t Help
Episode 201: Wellness Without the Hype: What Actually Works
Episode 200: Decoding Food Ingredients: What’s Really in Your Food?
Episode 199: Health Halo Hype: When Food Swaps Miss the Point
Episode 198: Should You Worry About the Dirty Dozen
Episode 197: Seasonal Eating: The Power of Summer Produce for Your Health & Plate
Episode 196: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Real-Life Moderation: Enjoying Summer Treats Without the Guilt
Episode 195: Coffee, Caffeine, and Energy: What Helps, What Hurts
Episode 194: Whatever Happened to Dietary Cholesterol? Why It’s Not the Villain Anymore
Episode 193: Omega-6 Isn’t the Villain: What We Get Wrong About Seed Oils
Episode 192: What Even Is a Healthy Food? Cutting Through the Confusion
Episode 191: Summer Eating Without Food Guilt: Tips for Grilling, Getaways, and Balanced Wellness
Episode 190: Why It Could Be Too Late to Build Your Bones – But Not Too Late to Protect Them
Episode 189: Sipping Smarter: Mindful Drinking for Summer Parties
Episode 188: Food Freedom: What "Eat What You Want Day" Really Means
Episode 187: Fueling Your Fitness – Small Shifts for Sustained Summer Energy
Episode 186: Earth-Friendly Eating: How Your Food Choices Impact the Planet
Episode 185: Quick, Healthy Meals When You’re Too Busy To Cook
Episode 184: Alcohol, Stress, and Health: Finding Balance
Episode 183: Spring Reset: Simplifying Wellness in Small, Sustainable Steps
Episode 182: Mindful Eating in a Fast-Paced World
Episode 181: Frozen, Fresh, or Canned?
Episode 180: Meal Planning with a Purpose: A Flexible Approach to Nutrition
Episode 179: The Lifespan of a Diet Trend – Why Some Stick and Others Fade
Episode 178: Finding Your Motivation for Consistency with Your Health and Wellness Goals
Episode 177: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mood
Episode 176: Emotional Eating and How to Manage It
Episode 175: Beyond Diet: The Non-Food Factors That Impact Your Heart Health
Episode 174: Small Changes, Big Health Impacts: Why Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Episode 173: The Power of Accountability in Wellness
Episode 172: Busting Nutrition Myths for 2025
Episode 171: Breaking Down Fad Diet Myths
Episode 170: 5 Things to Consider for Your Wellness Goals in 2025
Episode 169: New Year Reset: Setting Realistic Health Goals
Episode 168: Staying Connected: The Wellness Benefits of Social Connections During the Holidays
Episode 167: Finding Joy in Holiday Eating: A Mindful Approach
Episode 166: Dealing with Holiday Stress in Real Life: Practical Tips to Stay Calm
Episode 165: Food Safety During the Holidays
Episode 164: Staying Active During the Busy Holiday Season
Episode 163: Healthy Holiday Eating Without Guilt
Episode 162: Immune-Boosting Strategies for Cold & Flu Season
Episode 161: Navigating the Beverage Aisle: Healthier Drink Choices
Episode 160: Stocking Your Pantry for Success: Must-Have Staples for a Balanced Diet
Episode 159: Navigating the Canned Goods Aisle: Tips for Healthy and Informed Choices
Episode 158: The Frozen Food Aisle: Making Healthy and Convenient Choices
Episode 157: Understanding Egg Labels: Decoding the Carton for Health and Sustainability
Episode 156: Healthy and Sustainable Choices in the Meat and Seafood Aisle
Episode 155: Navigating the Bread and Bakery Section
Episode 154: Smart Choices in the Snack Food Aisle: Tips for Healthy Snacking
Episode 153: Conquering the Cereal Aisle: Smart Choices for a Healthy Breakfast
Episode 152: Decoding the Dairy Aisle: A Comprehensive Guide to Dairy and Dairy Alternatives
Episode 151: Mastering the Produce Section: Expert Tips for Selecting, Storing, and Enjoying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Episode 150: Mastering the Grocery Store: Smart Shopping Tips
Episode 149: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Eating After 8 PM Cause Weight Gain
Episode 148: Debunking Nutrition Myths - All Calories Are Created Equal
Episode 147: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Eat Small, Frequent Meals to Boost Metabolism
Episode 146: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Gluten-Free Diets Are Healthier for Everyone
Episode 145: Debunking Nutrition Myths - You Need Supplements
Episode 144: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Organic Foods Are Healthier
Episode 143: Debunking Nutrition Myths - You Should Only Eat Egg Whites
Episode 142: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Eating Fat Makes You Fat
Episode 141: Debunking Nutrition Myths - You Need a Detox
Episode 140: Debunking Nutrition Myths - Carbs are Bad for You
Episode 139: Eating Around Vacations