The Ideal Nutrition Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the utility of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for healthy individuals. They explore how CGMs work, the science of glucose metabolism, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using these devices. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding individual responses to glucose levels and the implications of monitoring for both athletes and the general population. 

(00:30) - Background on Continuous Glucose Monitors
(01:23) - Glucose Metabolism
(03:46) - Potential Benefits of Glucose Monitors for Healthy People
(08:05) - Potential Downsides 
(11:00) - Overall Thoughts & 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
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 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens discuss the impact of carbohydrates on sleep quality, exploring various mechanisms, the timing and type of carbohydrates, and practical recommendations for incorporating carbs into the evening routine. 

(00:27) - Mechanisms and Research Background
(02:14) - High GI vs Low GI Carbohydrates
(6:00) - Carbohydrate Quantity 
(6:48) - Potential Downsides to Adding Carbs Before Bed 
(8:55) - Practical Recommendations 
(10:23) - Tart Cherry Juice

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 @enrichnutritio
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Billy Sullivan @billysullivan.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Heigl discuss the impact of low versus high carbohydrate diets on body composition outcomes, particularly focusing on fat loss and muscle gain.

(1:26) - Theory of a Calorie Deficit for Fat Loss

(3:06) - Research on Calorie-Matched Deficits with Different Macro Ratios

(5:02) - Real-World Research on Calorie-Matched Deficits 

(8:51) - Muscle Gain Research

(11:00) - Theory of Muscle Gain

(14:32) - Muscle Gain in Practice 

(15:39) - Summary & 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

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 @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition

Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian

Billy Sullivan @billysullivan.dietitian

Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

In this episode, sports dietitians Aidan & Leah discuss electrolytes and sports performance including intra-training electrolytes, replenishing electrolytes are training as well as electrolytes in the context of cramps & hyponeutremia. 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health

In this episode, sports dietitians Aidan & Leah discuss L-carnitine supplementation for fat loss. 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian

In this episode, dietitians Aidan & Leah continue to discuss nutrition for ADHD including the impacts of food colours and sugar. 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian

In this episode, dietitians Aidan & Leah chat about nutrition for ADHD including specific nutrients of interest, logistical challenges of managing one's diets & some possible solution as well as elimination diets for ADHD. 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian

Sports dietitians, Aidan & Leah discuss why they don't use macro ratios with their clients PLUS better methods of deciding on suitable macronutrient targets for your goals 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian

In this episode, dietitians, Aidan & Leah discuss nutrition interventions for tendon issues such as tendinopathy. The cover the 2022 systematic review titled, "The impact of nutrition on tendon health and tendinopathy: A systematic review", as well as their personal and professional experiences working with 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
Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian

In this episode, dietitians, Aidan & Leah discuss lactose intolerance including the mechanisms, lactose contents in different foods & how to manage lactose intolerance and improve tolerance over time. 

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 Wenham @josh_does_health
Rosalie Orr @the.performance.dietitian