The Ideal Nutrition Podcast Aidan Muir and Leah Higl

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir and Leah Higl discuss answer the listeners most common questions. 
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:41) - Is There Any Difference in Effect for Carb Loading an Athlete With Insulin Resistant PCOS?
(2:41) - Is Eating High Volumes of Soy or Tofu Bad for You?
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5:25 - image 
(5:59) - Did Either of You Have Any Weird Nutritional Habits When Starting Out?
(11:52) - What Are Common Mistakes You See People Making When Trying to Eat Healthier?
(15:21) - Do You Recommend Magnesium Before Bed to Help With Sleep?
(19:05) - How Do You Increase Testosterone Naturally in Men?
(22:10) - Does Eating Breakfast Help With Weight Loss?
(25:23) - Outro
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir discuss whether having antioxidants around training can have a negative impact on performance and adaptations. 
While antioxidants are generally considered beneficial for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, there are theoretical reasons why they could have downsides for training adaptations. They explore the current research on this topic, as well as the known benefits. 
(0:00) - Introduction
(2:54) - Delayed Onset Mucle Soreness (DOMS)
(4:28) - Endurance Benefits
(6:30) - Do Antioxidants Blunt Endurance Training Adaptations?
(9:48) Antioxidants & Hypertrophy
(16:11) - Our Thoughts
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians Leah & Aidan discuss whether blood glucose monitors can improve athletic performance. They dive into what a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)actually is, and the potential pros and cons this can have as well as their nuanced view on the topic.  
 
(0:00) - Introduction
(2:38) - Potential Benefits of CGMs
(4:42) - Potential Downsides of CGMs
(10:20) - Nuanced Perspective & Practical Advice
(15:26) - Summary 
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

In this episode, Sports Dietitians Aidan and Leah discuss whether coffee actually dehydrates you. They explain that caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production, but does that necessarily mean it leads to dehydration?
 
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:08) - The Research
(3:11) - Outcomes from Habitual vs Non Habitual Coffee Drinkers
(5:23) - Summary
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss whether probiotics can be beneficial for athletic performance. They explore various angles, including the impact of probiotics on the gut microbiome of endurance athletes, the reduction of illness and missed training days, improvement in gut symptoms, and potential effects on recovery and inflammation.
 
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:09) - Immune Function
(5:06) - Gut Health
(6:22) - Recovery & Inflammation
(7:52) - Strength & Endurance
(8:57) - Practical Recommendations
(14:03) - Outro & Mailing List
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss strategies for managing cholesterol levels through nutrition and offer practical recommendations for implementing these.
 
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:31) - Plant Sterols
(4:34) - Weight Management
(5:15) - Mediterranean Diet
(6:16) - The Role of Saturated Fats
(9:32) - Poly and Monounsaturated Fats
(11:31) - Dietary Cholesterol
(13:23) - Soluble Fibre
(15:07) - Summary
 
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/
PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en
 
Our dietitians 👇
Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health