151 episodes

The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Leah Higl, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points.

The Ideal Nutrition Podcast Aidan Muir and Leah Higl

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Leah Higl, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points.

    E150 - Can Blood Glucose Monitors Improve Athletic Performance?

    E150 - Can Blood Glucose Monitors Improve Athletic Performance?

    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

    • 18 min
    E149 - Does Coffee Actually Dehydrate You?

    E149 - Does Coffee Actually Dehydrate You?

    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

    • 6 min
    E148 - Can Probiotics Improve Athletic Performance?

    E148 - Can Probiotics Improve Athletic Performance?

    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

    • 13 min
    E147 - Nutrition for Reducing Cholesterol

    E147 - Nutrition for Reducing Cholesterol

    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

    • 16 min
    Bonus Episode - Insights with Ideal Nutrition Launch

    Bonus Episode - Insights with Ideal Nutrition Launch

    This bonus episode features the launch of the new podcast 'Insights with Ideal Nutrition' hosted by Hanah Mills. 
    In this episode, Hanah Interviews Sports Dietitian and founder of Ideal Nutrition, Aidan Muir, on his insight in understanding energy requirements. 
    They discuss how to calculate calorie requirements, the importance of understanding calories in versus calories out, different factors that contribute to energy expenditure, and address certain aspects such as metabolic adaptation and the impact of hormones.
     
    (0:00) - Introduction
    (1:55) - Defining Calories
    (4:18) - What Makes up Your Metabolism
    (6:29) - Changes in Calorie Requirements
    (10:49) - Calorie Intake and Macronutrients
    (16:54) - Calculating Energy Requirements for a Surplus or Deficit
    (20:33) - Metabolic Adaptation
    (30:46) - The Influence of Hormones on Metabolism
     
    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

    • 35 min
    E146 - Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Muscle Growth?

    E146 - Is Intermittent Fasting Bad for Muscle Growth?

    Sports Dietitians, Leah and Aidan, discuss intermittent fasting and its effects on building muscle. They break down the science, including some more recent research, and provide practical recommendations on the topic.
    (0:00) - Introduction
    (1:00)-  Protein Distribution and Muscle Growth
    (4:49) - Is There an Upper Limit on Post Workout Protein Intake for MPS?
    (10:43) - The Research on Fasting & Muscle Growth / Retention
    (14:33) - Practical Challenges & Recommendations
    (17:47) - Summary & 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

    • 20 min

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