The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Nov 14 2024 179 ep. 19 mins 39
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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.

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E177 - How Nutrition Changes Pre/Post Cooking

Nov 14 2024 10 mins  
Accredited Practicing Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, explore how cooking affects the nutritional profile of food. (0:00) - Introduction (1:04) - Cooked vs Raw Weight (5:29) - Nutrient Losses From Different Cooking Methods (7:31) - Nutrient Absorption From Cooked vs Raw Food (9:06) - How Much Does This All Matter? WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https:

E176 - Q&A #8

Nov 07 2024 23 mins  
Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir answer some of the listener's most popular questions. (0:00) - What Are Your Thoughts on Snacks Like Up&Gos? (2:59) - Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Arteries? (6:04) - Are GI Symptoms From Creatine Common & Is There Anything That Can Be Done to Help? (8:54) - Would You Recommend Creatine to Someone Who Is Under 18? (12:22) - How Is Hig

E175 - Are Seed Oils Bad for You?

Oct 31 2024 23 mins  
Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the controversial topic of seed oils. They explore the definitions, processing methods, health myths and their overall view on consuming them. (0:00) - Introduction (1:48) - What Are Seed Oils & How Are They Made? (10:49) - Should You Be Concerned About the Omega-6 vs Omega-3 Ratio? (13:43) - Do Seed Oils Cause Obesity? (17:17) - Can Th

E174 - The Biggest Loser Study

Oct 24 2024 13 mins  
Accredited practicing Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, take a deep dive into the findings of the 'Biggest Loser Study', focusing on the long-term metabolic adaptations observed in participants. They discuss the implications of these findings, the outlier nature of the study compared to existing research, and the constrained energy expenditure model as a potential explanation for

E173 - The Highest Protein Intake Ever Studied

Oct 17 2024 10 mins  
Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, take a deep dive into the highest protein intake that has been studied to date. They break down the findings and share their insights and key takeaways from the results. (0:00) - Introduction (0:53) - Study Details (3:07) - Our Interpretation (9:01) - Key Takeaways WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.ideal

E172 - How Differently Do People Respond to the Same Sized Calorie Surpluses/Deficits?

Oct 10 2024 17 mins  
Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, delve into the complexities of how individuals respond differently to caloric surpluses and deficits. They explore the foundational concepts of energy balance, metabolic adaptation, and the thermic effect of food, while emphasising the significant individual variations in response to dietary changes. The discussion is supported by research

E171 - Creatine and Kidney Function

Oct 03 2024 8 mins  
Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, delve into the relationship between creatine supplementation and kidney function. They address the commern concerns, the research, the confusion around certain blood markers, and more! (0:00) - Introduction & Common Concerns (1:52) - The Research (2:39) - Recommendations for Checking Your Kidney Function When Taking Creatine (4:55) - The Impact

E170 - REDs and Low Energy Availability

Sep 26 2024 10 mins  
Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, delve into the concepts of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) and Low Energy Availability (LEA). They discuss the implications of low energy availability on athletes, including physiological consequences, measurement challenges, and practical solutions for those experiencing symptoms. (0:00) - What is REDs & It’s Impact on Heal

E169 - Low Carb Diets for Endurance Athletes

Sep 19 2024 19 mins  
Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, explore the ongoing debate between low-carb and high-carb diets for endurance performance. They break down the science behind each approach, and dive deep into the research and nuances of each strategy. (0:00) - Introduction (0:56) - Mechanisms Behind High Carb or High Fat Diets for Performance (2:50) - Summary of the Research & Our In

E168 - L-Glutamine for Gut Health - Does It Work?

Sep 12 2024 8 mins  
Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the research, mechanisms and potential benefits of L-glutamine supplementation in the context of gut health. (0:00) - What is L-Glutamine? (1:54) - The Research (5:59) - Our Interpretation of the Research & Optimal Dosage WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https: