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

Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

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

Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

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

Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

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

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

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

Aidan and Leah discuss common dietary deficiencies in athletes and how to address them. The importance of testing and monitoring these nutrient levels is emphasised, as well as the potential impact on athletic performance.

Time Stamps

(0:00)- Introduction

(1:24) - Iron

(6:20) - Vitamin D

(13:20) - Omega-3

(20:14) - Magnesium

(22:35) - B12

(24:42) - 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, Aidan & Leah discuss their thoughts on the hugely popular Netflix documentary, You Are What You Eat. The cover the study, its findings and what we can take away from it for our own lives & nutrition approach. 

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 sugar alcohols including their pros, cons and, things to be aware of. 

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 the research behind aswaghanda and if it is beneficial for muscle growth. The answer might surprise you!

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