The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, explore the complexities of protein intake, discussing its essential role in muscle growth and overall health while also addressing potential downsides of excessiv…

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 …

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 Art…

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) - I…

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. Th…

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…

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 balan…

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 blo…

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 availa…

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…

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 …

Sports Dietitian's, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, break down the claims behind the blood type diet, explore the scientific research, and offer their expert opinions on whether it will actually impact your …

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss whether carbohydrate cycling could be beneficial for fat loss and if it could be relevant for any other applications. 

(0:00) - Introduction to Ca…

Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, review the documentary 'Hack Your Health, The Secrets of Your Gut' and provide a balanced review of the positives, interesting points, and negatives discussed in t…

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, continue from their previous episode and discuss 5 more myths around weight loss.

(0:27) - No Carbs After 5pm

(1:46) - Eat More Fat to Burn More Fat

(3:00…

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss 6 common myths around weight loss.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:52) - To Lose Fat You Need to Keep Insulin as Low as You Can

(3:37) - Carbs Are the Ca…

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, address the common questions and misconceptions around protein supplementation. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:45) - Protein Is Harmful for Kidneys?

(3:57) - T…

Sports Dietitans, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the concepts of bulking and cutting and how you can structure these to optimise body composition outcomes. 

(0:00) - Defining Bulking & Cutting

(2:…

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss supplements that may benefit endurance athletes. They divide the discussion into two sections; broad supplements relevant for most endurance athlete…