The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

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

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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…

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the …

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the reasons why people may not be losing weight on a low-calorie diet and what to do about it.

(0:00) - Introduction on Calories In vs Calories Ou…

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation. They cover a range of topics and provide insights from research and their own pr…

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, debunk 10 nutrition myths in a rapid-fire fashion.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:21) - Creatine & Hair Loss

(1:08) - Insulin & Fat Loss

(2:36) - Protein & Kidn…

This bonus episode is another feature on the new podcast ‘Insights with Ideal Nutrition’ hosted by Hanah Mills. 

Hanah Interviews Sports Dietitian, Leah Higl, on nutrition considerations for gaining …

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the differences between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil including their unique processing methods, health impacts, and antioxidant prof…

Sports Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Higl delve into how caffeine influences sleep, examining the latest research and exploring variations in effects due to different sources and genetic factors.

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Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, discuss the impact of meal timing on fat loss. They explore both the theoretical and practical aspects involved and provide their overall recommendations.

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir and Leah Higl discuss and answer the listener's most common questions. 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:41) - Is There Any Difference in Effect for Carb Loading an Athlete With…

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir discuss whether having antioxidants around training can have a negative impact on performance and adaptations. 

While antioxidants are generally considered…

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 c…

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 necess…

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…

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss strategies for managing cholesterol levels through nutrition and offer practical recommendations for implementing these.

(0:00) - Introduction

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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, Ai…

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 recommendat…

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 o…

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 l…