The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

In this episode, Aidan and Leah discuss the evidence surrounding probiotics. 

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.…

In this episode, Aidan and Leah discuss the alkaline diet including what it is, claims made by proponents of the diet, and the current evidence.

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: …

Following on from the previous two week's episodes, Aidan and Leah further discuss nutrition for fat loss to tie up this 3 part podcast series.

WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/

PODCAST: …

Following on from last week's episode, Aidan and Leah further discuss nutrition for fat loss including why people often report low-calorie diets not working, protein requirements, and low-carb versus…

In this episode, Aidan & Leah discuss the fundamental principles of fat loss including calories in VS calories out, working out your calorie needs, how much of a deficit you should aim for, and the c…

Aidan and Leah discuss what lectins are, their presence in various foods, and debunk common myths about lectins' impact on health, from digestion issues to chronic diseases. Special attention is give…

Diet significantly affects the health and composition of the gut microbiome. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about high-protein diets and their impact on gut health.  Specifically, high-protei…

Aidan and Leah discuss evidence-based nutrition tips for getting longer, higher-quality sleep!

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:59) - Impact of Caffeine

(2:20)- Carbohydrate Intake & Timing Before Bed

(4:18)…

In this episode, Aidan and Leah answer listener questions including thoughts on set point theory, salt for pre-training and B12 for vegans.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:21) - Why is there a huge range in…

Bloating is a very common problem. So in this episode, Aidan and Leah discuss effective nutrition strategies to manage bloating.

(0:00) - Introduction & Definition

(1:40) - Eating Slowly & Chewing Th…

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food causes our blood sugar levels to rise but is it something we actually need to worry about? 

Based on the provided transcript and focusing on the …

Aidan & Leah discuss nutrition strategies for reducing blood pressure. From managing sodium and potassium intake to weight management.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:59) - Sodium & Recommended Intake

(7:53…

Food chemicals can play a role in a lot of conditions. Avoiding or limiting certain food chemicals could dramatically improve symptoms in some cases. In other cases, it might just be a frustrating an…

Have you ever been told to have casein or another form of slow-release protein before bed? Aidan & Leah break down this "bro" science recommendation and let you know if it is worth doing.

00:00 - Int…

Sports dietitians Aidan & Leah discuss when nutrient timing matters and when it doesn't. From protein and training nutrition to boosting your metabolism.

(00:00) - Introduction

(0:49) - Protein & The…

Sports dietitians Aidan & Leah discuss the hype around Turkesterone for muscle building. Is it worth your money?

(0:00) - Introduction

(2:09) - Claims & Misconceptions

(6:56) - The Research & Potenti…

Should you cut before you bulk? Sports dietitians, Aidan & Leah discuss how to plan cutting and bulking phases for the best body composition outcomes and whether it matters what order you do things i…

Sports dietitians Aidan & Leah talk about all things beetroot juice for sports performance.

(0:00) - Introduction & How It Works

(2:21) - Outcomes on Endurance

(5:48) - Bodybuilders & Powerlifters

(9…

Aidan & Leah discuss the research and potential benefits of Ashwagandha supplementation.

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:59) - Stress, Anxiety & Depression

(4:53) - Sleep

(7:03) - Testosterone

(8:02) - Stre…

Obesity levels in Australia have risen rapidly since the dietary guidelines were released, but does this actually have anything to do with the guidelines themselves?

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:48) - Ob…