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Eating balanced meals full of protein regularly is crucial for everyone! even those who dont have diabetes should be aware of their blood sugar because a poor diet can still cause swings in blood sugar #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Blood sugar swings can affect focus, cravings, and energy. Eating regularly, slowing down at meals, and adding protein can make a difference. Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management includes things that work for everyday life: www.shelleyrael.com/blog/blood-s... #RealWorldNutrition
Practical Tips for Better Blood Sugar Management — Real World Nutrition
Learn the basics of diabetes, common myths, and practical everyday strategies for steady blood sugar.
www.shelleyrael.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Eating balanced meals full of protein regularly is crucial for everyone! even those who dont have diabetes should be aware of their blood sugar because a poor diet can still cause swings in blood sugar #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
As a future health professional, I'll use my knowledge to educate my patients to maintain balanced, nutrient dense diets and how it will support their health/recovery. A healthy lifestyle is the best medicine there is! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
As a future health professional, I'll use my knowledge to educate my patients to maintain balanced, nutrient dense diets and how it will support their health/recovery. A healthy lifestyle is the best medicine there is! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
The food im most excited to eat this Thanksgiving is my grandma's pumpkin mochi! Its made with glutinous rice flour with a super bouncy and chewy texture that makes it fun to eat. Sometimes she will also fill it with marshmallows like a sweet potato casserole its so good @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The food im most excited to eat this Thanksgiving is my grandma's pumpkin mochi! Its made with glutinous rice flour with a super bouncy and chewy texture that makes it fun to eat. Sometimes she will also fill it with marshmallows like a sweet potato casserole its so good @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, C, B6, fiber, and potassium while pomegranates are high in vitamin C, fiber and contain antioxidants. Everyone should take advantage of how they are currently in season. I love fresh pomegranate juice and roasted sweet potatoes! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Sweet potatoes and pomegranates are seasonal favorites packed with flavor and nutrition. Here’s what makes them worth eating, how to prep them, and a few recipes to try.
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www.shelleyrael.com/blog/sweet-p... #RealWorldNutrition
Sweet Potatoes and Pomegranates: Nutrition, Benefits, and Easy Recipes — Real World Nutrition
Sweet potatoes and pomegranates are seasonal favorites packed with flavor and nutrients. Learn their benefits, simple prep tips, and recipes that make both shine.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, C, B6, fiber, and potassium while pomegranates are high in vitamin C, fiber and contain antioxidants. Everyone should take advantage of how they are currently in season. I love fresh pomegranate juice and roasted sweet potatoes! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
A lot of people dislike vegetables because of their taste and resort to deep frying to eat them which is very unhealthy. Deep fried foods should be eaten in moderation. Roasting is a good idea that people should try for better tasting veggies! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Roasting is an easy way to make vegetables taste richer and sweeter while preserving their nutritional value. Toss diced veggies in olive oil and season; spread on a baking sheet and place in a hot oven to turn simple produce into something you actually want to eat. #RealWorldNutrition
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A lot of people dislike vegetables because of their taste and resort to deep frying to eat them which is very unhealthy. Deep fried foods should be eaten in moderation. Roasting is a good idea that people should try for better tasting veggies! @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
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I chose this article bc its very clear and concise about how much of what food groups kids should eat. It's also split into groups by age which is helpful bc obviously a 5yr old needs different amounts of food than a 10yr old. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I chose this article bc its very clear and concise about how much of what food groups kids should eat. It's also split into groups by age which is helpful bc obviously a 5yr old needs different amounts of food than a 10yr old. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
What nutrients does your child need now?
See the current children's nutrition recommendations for protein, carbohydrates, more.
www.mayoclinic.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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I chose this article bc its very clear and concise about how much of what food groups kids should eat. It's also split into groups by age which is helpful bc obviously a 5yr old needs different amounts of food than a 10yr old. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
I chose this article bc its very clear and concise about how much of what food groups kids should eat. It's also split into groups by age which is helpful bc obviously a 5yr old needs different amounts of food than a 10yr old. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Consult with a real dietitian or a credible source when seeking health advice. Most of the time you do not need these supplements that influencers are pushing, especially the cute packaged ones. Usually your over the counter gel/pill vitamins with a good diet is enough #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
A lot of “health” advice on social media is a sales pitch. The supplement world is still like the Wild West, and affiliate links are everywhere. Know who benefits before you buy. Your health deserves more than influencer marketing. #RealWorldNutrition
www.shelleyrael.com/blog/affilia...
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What You Should Know About Dietary Supplements, Affiliate Links, and Who to Trust — Real World Nutrition
Learn how dietary supplements are regulated, what DSHEA of 1994 means, and how to spot red flags when health information comes from social media influencers with affiliate links.
www.shelleyrael.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Consult with a real dietitian or a credible source when seeking health advice. Most of the time you do not need these supplements that influencers are pushing, especially the cute packaged ones. Usually your over the counter gel/pill vitamins with a good diet is enough #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Tom's story is a great example of how sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle is crucial in a person's weight journey. Keeping things enjoyable rather than being completely restrictive is a great strategy to ensure commitment that I will encourage clients to do. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Tom's story is a great example of how sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle is crucial in a person's weight journey. Keeping things enjoyable rather than being completely restrictive is a great strategy to ensure commitment that I will encourage clients to do. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
If more people knew that fat/weight loss also leads to muscle loss they would be more conscious about losing weight in a healthy manner by using exercise and proper calorie deficits together rather than risking malnutrition and their overall health #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Weight-conscious runners and cyclists: Most weight loss leads to muscle loss. A sport dietitian can help you lose body fat and maintain or gain lean muscle mass.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40962298/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40962298/
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If more people knew that fat/weight loss also leads to muscle loss they would be more conscious about losing weight in a healthy manner by using exercise and proper calorie deficits together rather than risking malnutrition and their overall health #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
The fact that obesity can be influenced by genetics is something I will keep with me professionally and personally to encourage more empathetic conversations about weight. People love to obesity on lifestyle and poor choices but its more complicated than that @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The fact that obesity can be influenced by genetics is something I will keep with me professionally and personally to encourage more empathetic conversations about weight. People love to obesity on lifestyle and poor choices but its more complicated than that @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
A colorful diet is a healthy diet! For kids, the colors can make eating more engaging for for the ones who hate veggies its a great idea to mix and dice them up and split them across meals so they dont feel pressured/fatigued about eating them! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Help kids enjoy fruits & veggies! Fill half the plate with colorful produce, add fruit to lunches, and veggies to breakfast; mix them into favorites like pizza or mac & cheese. Explore new flavors & fun dips! #KidsEatRight #FruitsandVeggiesMonth www.eatright.org/food/plannin...
Tips to Help Kids Enjoy Fruits and Veggies
Help your family eat right by filling half their plates with fruits and vegetables.
www.eatright.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A colorful diet is a healthy diet! For kids, the colors can make eating more engaging for for the ones who hate veggies its a great idea to mix and dice them up and split them across meals so they dont feel pressured/fatigued about eating them! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Lack of time to plan, shop, prepare & cook is my biggest barrier to healthy eating. I work 26-42 hours a week while also having in person classes so it doesn't leave much time for myself. Most of the time 1/3 of my meals are UPFs and/or cheap takeout #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Lack of time to plan, shop, prepare & cook is my biggest barrier to healthy eating. I work 26-42 hours a week while also having in person classes so it doesn't leave much time for myself. Most of the time 1/3 of my meals are UPFs and/or cheap takeout #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Rice is essential to so many ethnic diets! Ive seen people label it as a "bad carb" but it is a staple whole food and our bodies need carbs for energy. The countries with longest lifespans all have rice heavy diets. Theres always more to a bad diet than just one food #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Stop blaming rice for health issues. It’s not the villain—it’s about overall eating patterns. A single food doesn’t make or break your health. Let’s shift the focus to what really matters: balance and sustainability. www.shelleyrael.com/blog/rice-2025
Rice and Nutrition: Why Rice Isn’t the Problem — Real World Nutrition
Rice is often unfairly blamed for weight gain and health issues. Learn the truth about rice nutrition, resistant starch, food safety, and why rice can fit in a balanced eating plan.
www.shelleyrael.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Rice is essential to so many ethnic diets! Ive seen people label it as a "bad carb" but it is a staple whole food and our bodies need carbs for energy. The countries with longest lifespans all have rice heavy diets. Theres always more to a bad diet than just one food #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Iron is a mineral that’s essential to our blood to carry oxygen throughout the body and protects our energy. Its especially important to females bc of blood loss during menstruation, Some iron rich foods include red meat, legumes & leafy greens. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Iron is a mineral that’s essential to our blood to carry oxygen throughout the body and protects our energy. Its especially important to females bc of blood loss during menstruation, Some iron rich foods include red meat, legumes & leafy greens. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
GMOs arent inherently bad! they can help fortify our foods with vitamins with combats malnutrition in the world. I hope we can move forward in properly educating people about whats in their food. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Are genetically engineered foods safe? Despite popular belief, YES!
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#BuildUpDietitians #GMO
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#BuildUpDietitians #GMO
This research undercuts the 'emotional' argument on GMOs
Long-term research using primate subjects shows that a GMO diet received a clean bill of health regarding chronic inflammation, autoimmune responses, and general toxicity.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
GMOs arent inherently bad! they can help fortify our foods with vitamins with combats malnutrition in the world. I hope we can move forward in properly educating people about whats in their food. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Millions of americans have heart disease so its important to eat heart healthy meals. This article is credible because its medically reviewed and links other credible sources and studies
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/foo... #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
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Cooking to Lower Cholesterol
How can you lower high cholesterol? The American Heart Association offers these tips to cooking low-fat and low-cholesterol foods that help you manage your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk...
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October 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Millions of americans have heart disease so its important to eat heart healthy meals. This article is credible because its medically reviewed and links other credible sources and studies
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/foo... #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/foo... #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I love eggs because theyre so versatile! There are endless ways to cook it, endless flavor combinations, and can be eaten in any meal of the day. The protein it provides is essential and its my favorite vegetarian friendly source of protein. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Celebrate the incredible, edible egg! From breakfast to dinner, eggs fuel our world with nutrition and versatility. Crack into endless possibilities #WorldEggDay dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2014/10/octo...
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I love eggs because theyre so versatile! There are endless ways to cook it, endless flavor combinations, and can be eaten in any meal of the day. The protein it provides is essential and its my favorite vegetarian friendly source of protein. #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Juice cleansing is a fad diet where people drink only fruit and vegetable juices for a few days to detox the body, "reset" the digestive system and promote rapid weight loss but said weight loss really any more than just water weight? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Juice cleansing is a fad diet where people drink only fruit and vegetable juices for a few days to detox the body, "reset" the digestive system and promote rapid weight loss but said weight loss really any more than just water weight? #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
I love to eat poke bowls with spicy salmon, sushi rice, cucumber, sesame seeds, and avocado. I can make it more nutrient dense is to add edamame and switch to brown rice for some whole grains, fiber, and some extra protein! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I love to eat poke bowls with spicy salmon, sushi rice, cucumber, sesame seeds, and avocado. I can make it more nutrient dense is to add edamame and switch to brown rice for some whole grains, fiber, and some extra protein! #beh353 @beh353.bsky.social
Adding mushrooms are a great way to make a meal more nutrient dense and the many varieties makes it compelling to try all and add multiple types of mushrooms. Ex. Shittake for copper, maitake for vitamin D, enoki for niacin etc @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Mushrooms are low in calories yet full of nutrition. They provide B vitamins, minerals like selenium, and antioxidants. Some even contain vitamin D when grown in sunlight. Adding mushrooms to meals is an easy way to boost flavor and health benefits. #RealWorldNutrition
September 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Adding mushrooms are a great way to make a meal more nutrient dense and the many varieties makes it compelling to try all and add multiple types of mushrooms. Ex. Shittake for copper, maitake for vitamin D, enoki for niacin etc @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Chicken pot pie is a great way to get in a wide range of nutrients! Theres protein, carbs, fiber, potassium as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and more depending on what veggies are put in which also allows people to tailor it to their tastes. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Light Chicken Potpie: a delicious twist on a classic! Check it out: #NationalGreatAmericanPotPieDay @FoodNetwork www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food...
September 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Chicken pot pie is a great way to get in a wide range of nutrients! Theres protein, carbs, fiber, potassium as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and more depending on what veggies are put in which also allows people to tailor it to their tastes. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Breakfast: avocado toast, fried egg, milk
Lunch/snack: Berry smoothie, hot Cheetos
Dinner: white rice, edamame, chicken
My food recall was accurate bc I plan my meals in advance to maximize protein & fiber. It was mostly balanced except I ate 4 servings of hot cheetos @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Lunch/snack: Berry smoothie, hot Cheetos
Dinner: white rice, edamame, chicken
My food recall was accurate bc I plan my meals in advance to maximize protein & fiber. It was mostly balanced except I ate 4 servings of hot cheetos @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Breakfast: avocado toast, fried egg, milk
Lunch/snack: Berry smoothie, hot Cheetos
Dinner: white rice, edamame, chicken
My food recall was accurate bc I plan my meals in advance to maximize protein & fiber. It was mostly balanced except I ate 4 servings of hot cheetos @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Lunch/snack: Berry smoothie, hot Cheetos
Dinner: white rice, edamame, chicken
My food recall was accurate bc I plan my meals in advance to maximize protein & fiber. It was mostly balanced except I ate 4 servings of hot cheetos @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Buckwheat, corn, and oats are great sources of gluten free whole grains and as someone who struggles with bloating and unnatural fullness after eating breads, Ive been incorporating these gluten free whole grains into my diet much more this past year @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Celiac Disease: Tips to ease gastrointestinal symptoms—include naturally gluten-free whole grains, work with a dietitian to ensure balance, stay hydrated, and avoid cross-contamination.
#NationalCeliacDiseaseAwarenessDay #EatRight www.eatright.org/health/healt...
#NationalCeliacDiseaseAwarenessDay #EatRight www.eatright.org/health/healt...
September 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Buckwheat, corn, and oats are great sources of gluten free whole grains and as someone who struggles with bloating and unnatural fullness after eating breads, Ive been incorporating these gluten free whole grains into my diet much more this past year @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Fun fact, fiber is an important carbohydrate! Carbs get a bad rep bc of the sugar is bad for you mentality but carbs are much more than that. Fiber improves digestive health, promotes bowel movements, and keeps you full for longer which helps with weight. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
September 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fun fact, fiber is an important carbohydrate! Carbs get a bad rep bc of the sugar is bad for you mentality but carbs are much more than that. Fiber improves digestive health, promotes bowel movements, and keeps you full for longer which helps with weight. @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
Food is a universal and fundamental right! Attributing it to good or bad behavior can lead to unhealthy relationships with eating. Its important recognize it as a necessity to stay healthy rather than a reward or punishment @beh353.bsky.social #beh353
PSA: You don’t have to earn your food. It’s not a reward for being “good” or punishment for being “bad.”
September 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Food is a universal and fundamental right! Attributing it to good or bad behavior can lead to unhealthy relationships with eating. Its important recognize it as a necessity to stay healthy rather than a reward or punishment @beh353.bsky.social #beh353