The Ideal Nutrition Podcast Aidan Muir and Leah Higl

Sports Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Higl delve into how caffeine influences sleep, examining the latest research and exploring variations in effects due to different sources and genetic factors.
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:04) - Overview of the Research
(1:59) - Variables That Influence Results
(4:03) - When to Limit Caffeine
(6:29) - Interpreting the Research
(8:33) - 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, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, discuss the impact of meal timing on fat loss. They explore both the theoretical and practical aspects involved and provide their overall recommendations.
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:05) - Insulin
(2:06) - Breakfast vs No Breakfast
(5:58) - Differences in the Thermic Effect of Food Across the Day
(7:41) - Small Frequent Meals & Metabolism
(9:19) - Intermittent Fasting
(11:48) - Protein Distribution & It’s Impact on Muscle vs Fat Ratio
(13:58) - Outcomes of Different Meal Timing
(16:02) - Downsides of Large Eating Windows
(17:21) - Why Does the Research Look So Mixed?
(20:43) - 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 and Leah Higl discuss and answer the listener's 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?
(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