Explore every episode of the podcast The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People? | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:13:20 | |
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 WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E227 - Do Carbs Before Bed Improve Sleep? | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:12:19 | |
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 WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E218: Low vs High Carb Diets for Body Composition: Does it Matter if Calories are Matched? | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:16:52 | |
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 | |||
| E130 - Electrolytes & Sports Performance | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:19:43 | |
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/ | |||
| E129 - L-Carnitine and Fat Loss | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:07:34 | |
In this episode, sports dietitians Aidan & Leah discuss L-carnitine supplementation for fat loss. WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||
| E128 - Nutrition For ADHD Part 2 | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:10:03 | |
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/ | |||
| E127 - Nutrition For ADHD Part 1 | 26 Nov 2023 | 00:22:43 | |
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/ | |||
| E126 - Why We Don't Use Macro Ratios | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
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 | |||
| E125 - Nutrition For Tendon Issues | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:14:07 | |
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/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E124 - Lactose Intolerance | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:16:40 | |
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/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E123 - Calorie Cycling | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:16:33 | |
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| E122 - Nutrition For DOMS | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:21:26 | |
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| E121 - Supplements For IBS | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:18:33 | |
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| E217 - Gut Health Nutrition: Myth vs Fact | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:16:11 | |
Dietitians Leah Heigl and Aiden Muir quickfire some common claims surrounding nutrition for gut health, determining the myths from the facts.
(0:47) - Claim 1: Food Intolerance Tests (1:40) - Claim 2: Probiotics for Gut Health (2:17) - Claim 3: Gluten is Bad for Gut Health (4:01) - Claim 4: More Fibre = Better (5:23) - Claim 5: Apple Cider Vinegar Cures Digestive Problems (7:14) - Claim 6: You Should Try Low FODMAP for Your IBS (8:56) - Claim 7: Artificial Sweeteners are Bad for Gut Health (12:17) - Claim 8: Carbs are Bad for Gut Health (12:56) - Claim 9: Fermented Foods are Good for Gut Health
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 | |||
| E120 - Thoughts on a Wholefood, Plant Based Diet | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:19:50 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E119 - Do You Need to Wait 1-2 Hours After Waking Before Consuming Caffeine | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:09:22 | |
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| E118 - Autoimmune Protocol Diet | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:23:49 | |
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| E117 - Training The Gut For Endurance Athletes | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:16:29 | |
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| E116 - Top 10 Nutrition Mistakes | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:20:14 | |
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| E115 - Nutrition for Reflux | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:12:01 | |
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| E114 - Do Artificial Sweeteners Raise Insulin or Impact Blood Glucose Levels? | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:18:00 | |
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| E113 - How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:26:29 | |
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| E112 - Are High Protein Diets Bad for the Kidneys? | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:14:21 | |
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| E111 - Q&A #5 | 04 Aug 2023 | 00:24:29 | |
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| E216 - Collagen for Skin Health | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:10:43 | |
Dietitians Aidan Muir & Leah Higl discuss the role of collagen supplementation in skin health. They cover the mechanisms behind collagen and skin health, appropriate dosages, and present arguments for and against its effectiveness as a supplement.
(0:09) - Introduction (0:43) - Mechanisms of Collagen (1:25) - Dosage & How to Take (2:15) - Arguments For Taking Collagen (5:10) - Arguments Against Taking Collagen (9:21) - Summary & 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 | |||
| E110 - 6 Things We Have Changed Our Minds On | 28 Jul 2023 | 00:21:04 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E109 - Optimizing Nutrition & Lifestyle to Gain Muscle Mass | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:26:29 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E108 - Apple Cider Vinegar | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:15:31 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E107 - Why Your Calorie Intake Changes Your Calorie Expenditure | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:22:53 | |
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
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| E106 - Will Magnesium Supplements Help Your Sleep? | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:15:28 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E105 - Does Eating Breakfast Help Weight Loss? | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:22:42 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E104 - Nutrition For Endometriosis | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:21:15 | |
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| E103 - Carb Loading | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:18:23 | |
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| E102 - L-Theanine | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:12:06 | |
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| E101 - Organic VS Non-Organic Food | 25 May 2023 | 00:24:07 | |
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| E215 - Neurodivergent Nutrition | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:39:11 | |
Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Heigl delve into the complexities of neurodivergent nutrition. They discuss the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and share strategies for managing nutrition.
(0:00) - Introduction (1:29) - What is Neurodivergence? (4:07) - The Spectrum & Support Needs (5:44) - Internalised Ableism & Masking (7:01) - ND-Specific Barriers to Lifestyle and Health (9:24) - Reducing the Mental Burden of Nutrition (14:57) - Accommodations & External Support (19:55) - Reframing Success in ND Health (21:11) - ND Intersectionality (24:03) - ND Nutrition Toolbox (37:26) - Final Reflections
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 | |||
| E100 - Special Episode With The Ideal Nutrition Team | 18 May 2023 | 00:49:15 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E99 - Mock Meats: Are They Healthier Than The Real Thing? | 12 May 2023 | 00:17:45 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E98 - What to Do if You Struggle to Eat Enough Calories? | 04 May 2023 | 00:17:08 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E97 - Our Thoughts on Meal Plans | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E96 - Can You Cook With Olive Oil? | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:11:37 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E95 - Omega 3 Part 2 | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:28:18 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E94 - Omega 3 Part 1 | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:19:44 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E93 – Nutrition For Shift Workers | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:12:21 | |
Nutrition for shift work can be a little bit of a minefield to navigate. Dietitians Aidan and Leah discuss strategies for those who aren't working a regular 9 to 5. WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ Our dietitians 👇 | |||
| E92 – Increasing Iron Levels Through Diet | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:19:15 | |
WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||
| E91 – Can You Gain Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time? | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:13:38 | |
Sports dietitians, Aidan & Leah answer the question, can you gain muscle & lose fat at the same time? They discuss what is possible vs what is optimal and go over the current body of research. WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||
| E214 - Should You Take Zinc for Immunity | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:12:12 | |
Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, explore the role of zinc in boosting immunity and whether it can prevent the common cold or reduce its severity and duration.
(0:00) - Introduction (0:34) - How Does Zinc Work? (1:18) - Prevalence of Zinc Deficiency (3:33) - Zinc & Immunity: What the Research Shows (5:29) - Outcomes on Prevention, Duration and Symptoms (6:32) - Relevant Takeaways (7:57) - Food vs Supplements (9:03) - Why Zinc Lozenges? (9:50) - Dosages & How to Take (11:19) - 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 @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian | |||
| E90 - Underfueling & RED-S | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:17:45 | |
Sports dietitians, Aidan & Leah discuss underfueling in sports & the concept of relative energy deficiency (RED-S). WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||
| E89 - Reasons Why You Could Be Feeling Fatigued | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:14:33 | |
In this episode, Aidan & Leah discuss things to consider from a nutrition perspective if you are feeling fatigued including iron, B12, vitamin D, low energy availability, and more. WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||
| E88 - Low Carb Diets: Effects On Strength Training | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:20:32 | |
Sports dietitians, Aidan and Leah discuss the effects of a low-carb diet on resistance training and muscle growth. WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ | |||