Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss whether it's really necessary to incorporate electrolyte supplements. Torwen and Aidan run through what the electrolytes are and their roles in the body; the recommended daily intakes; how much we can get through food and how much supplements provide; as well as their recommendations for when electrolyte supplements may benefit - and when they likely won't.

(00:35) - Electrolytes & Their Role in the Body

(3:33) - Supplements vs Food Sources

(10:37) - How Much Electrolytes Do We Lose in Sweat?

(12:28) - When is it Worth Supplementing Electrolytes?

(17:12) - When Would We NOT Recommend Electrolyte Supplements?

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Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens explore the impact of whole food diets on fat loss. They discuss the principles of caloric balance, the role of satiety, and the direct and indirect effects of whole foods on caloric absorption; before running through practical recommendations for incorporating more whole foods.

(1:00) - What is a Wholefoods Diet?

(1:52) - Calorie Balance for Fat Loss

(3:01) - Indirect Benefits of Wholefood Diets for Fat Loss

(4:55) - Direct Benefits of Wholefood Diets for Fat Loss

(7:13) - Practical Examples

(9:06) - Practical Takeaways & Recommendations

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir delve into the complexities of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). They discuss what SIBO is, its symptoms, the challenges in diagnosing it and management protocols including different dietary approaches.

(00:24) - What is SIBO?

(2:45) - Causes of SIBO & How is SIBO Diagnosed?

(7:24) - SIBO Management

(11:47) - Probiotics for SIBO?

(12:54) - Key Takeaways

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir examine 5 current diet trendsm, including low inflammation diets, seed oils, protein-sparing modified fasting, calorie cycling, and trends to stabilise blood sugar levels.

(0:20) - Low Inflammation Diets

(4:14) - Seed Oils

(6:49) - Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting

(11:25) - Calorie Cycling

(14:00) - Stable Blood Glucose Trends

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens delve into how best to treat iron deficiency, discussing its common causes, at-risk populations, and the importance of testing. They explore various iron supplements, their efficacy, and side effects; as well as dietary sources of iron and daily requirements for different demographics.

(00:20) - Who Is At Risk of Iron Deficiency?

(1:04) - Signs, Symptoms and Testing For Iron Deficiency

(2:17) - Addressing Deficiency With Supplements

(4:17) - Mitigating Side Effects of Supplements

(6:23) - Liver Supplements

(9:12) - Dietary Strategies

(11:01) - Iron Requirements

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the significance of gut microbiome testing. They explore what the gut microbiome is, the potential benefits of testing, the different types of tests available, and when it might be necessary to consider testing. The conversation also touches on the future of gut microbiome testing and the importance of dietary improvements for gut health.

(00:56) - Theoretical Benefits of Microbiome Testing

(2:31) - Types of Testing Available

(4:32) - When Would Microbiome Testing Be Useful?

(8:09) - Alternatives to Microbiome Testing

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the role of nutrition to manage fibromyalgia, including the specific nutrients, supplements and dietary patterns which may help to reduce symptoms.

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(01:00) - The Role of Nutrition in Fibromyalgia

(02:53) - Specific Nutrients to Consider

(4:55) - Supplements to Consider

(6:51) - Specific Dietary Patterns

(11:23) - Practical Recommendations

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Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the role of dietary fats, the risks of having too little or too much, and how to find the sweet spot to maximise health and performance for athletes.

(00:37) - Role of Dietary Fats & Minimum Amount (3:04) - Risks of Consuming Too Much Dietary Fats (4:07) - Recommended Amounts of Fats for Athletes (7:14) - Practical Recommendations (8:12) - Practicality of Low Carb Diets for Athletes

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the accuracy of calories on food labels, how calories are measured in food products, and considerations for applying calorie tracking via food labels in practice.

(1:00) - How Calories are Calculated on Food Labels (2:54) - Food Labelling Accuracy in Australia (5:51) - Food Labelling Accuracy Internationally (6:53) - How to Interpret Food Labels When Tracking Nutrition

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the different options for pre-workout carbohydrates, including the goals and purpose, the significance of digestibility, and the role of micronutrients and fiber. The conversation emphasizes the need for timing in carbohydrate consumption and provides practical examples of food choices for optimal performance during workouts.

(0:29) - The Benefits of Pre-Workout Carbs

(2:45) - Differences in Digestibility

(4:06) - Timing & Examples of Pre-Workout Carbs

(4:38) - Benefits of Unprocessed Options

(5:58) - Risks of Unprocessed Options

(7:16) - Extra Options for Processed Pre-Workout Carbs

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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan