The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Aidan Muir and Leah Higl

  • 9 minutes 3 seconds
    E234 - Processed vs Unprocessed Pre-Workout Carbs

    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the different options for pre-workout carbohydrates, including the goals and purpose, the significance of digestibility, and the role of micronutrients and fiber. The conversation emphasizes the need for timing in carbohydrate consumption and provides practical examples of food choices for optimal performance during workouts.

    (0:29) - The Benefits of Pre-Workout Carbs

    (2:45) - Differences in Digestibility

    (4:06) - Timing & Examples of Pre-Workout Carbs

    (4:38) - Benefits of Unprocessed Options

    (5:58) - Risks of Unprocessed Options

    (7:16) - Extra Options for Processed Pre-Workout Carbs

    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

    11 December 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 52 seconds
    E233 - Should You Avoid Artificial Sweeteners for Gut Health?

    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens break down the mechanisms and science of whether artificial sweeteners are a concern for gut health.

    (00:32) - Definition of Gut Health (1:38) - Aspartame (3:34) - Sucralose (5:40) - Saccharin (8:29) - ACE-K (9:34) - Potential Symptoms (11:07) - Foods Containing Artificial Sweeteners

    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

    4 December 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 35 seconds
    E232 - Sodium Bicarb for Athletes
    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens unpack the role of bicarbonate soda as a supplement for athletic performance. They explore the mechanism, types of exercise which see a benefit, percentage improvement, risks and practical recommendations for incorporating bicarb your regime. Time stamps (00:53) - Mechanism for Athletes (1:50) - Types of Exercise (2:52) - Dosage & How to Take (3:53) - What Are the Risks? (5:25) - Practical Recommendations for Navigating Risks (6:21) - Research on Running and Endurance Events (8:18) - Research on Strength Performance (8:56) - Bicarb vs Beta Alanine (10:07) - When Do We Recommend This in Practice?

    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

    27 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 22 seconds
    E231 - Q&A #11

    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens are back with another Q&A!

    (00:37) - What Do You Recommend to Address Food Noise? (3:46) - Is Collagen Worth the Money? (5:21) - How Do You Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau? (7:10) - Does Tart Cherry Juice Extract Give the Same Benefits as Tart Cherry Juice? (7:51) - Is It Worth Tracking to Make Sure I am Eating Enough? (9:36) - Thoughts on Extended Fasting for Fat Loss? (12:24) - Do You Recommend Taking Any Nutrition During Hyrox? (13:44) - Is It Best To Take Creatine Before a Workout?

    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

    20 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 18 seconds
    E230 - Blood Tests We Recommend Getting

    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss essential blood tests that individuals should consider to monitor nutrition and lifestyle-related markers. Aidan and Torwen provide insight into specific tests and their implications for health.

    (00:58) - Nutrient Markers (3:48) - Metabolic Markers (8:51) - Hormonal Markers

    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

    13 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 6 minutes 43 seconds
    E229 - Fibremaxxing: Is There Such Thing As Too Much?
    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens & Aidan Muir weigh in on the fibremaxxing trend - including the benefits, if you can go too far, and practical tips for implementaion. (00:52) - Practical Tips for Fibremaxxing (2:12) - Benefits of Fibremaxxing (3:13) - Fibre Recommendations: Can You Go Too High? (4:25) - Considerations & How to Implement (5:38) - 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 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

    6 November 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 20 seconds
    E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People?

    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

    30 October 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 19 seconds
    E227 - Do Carbs Before Bed Improve Sleep?

    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

    23 October 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 11 seconds
    E226 - Is It Possible to Boost Your Metabolism?

    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens delve into the complexities of metabolism, discussing its main components, the impact of caloric intake, the phenomenon of metabolic adaptation and the impacts of reverse and yo-yo dieting. The conversation also highlights specific foods that can boost metabolism and other factors influencing overall energy expenditure.

    (0:25) - What is "Metabolism"? (1:34) - Impact of Total Caloric Intake & Metabolic Adaptation (9:09) - Reverse Dieting (13:03) - Novel Approaches to Boost Metabolism (16:23) - Factors Outside of Food (18:21) - Practical 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 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

    16 October 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 27 minutes
    E225 - Nutrition for Focus and Productivity

    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the impact of nutrition for focus, productivity and cognitive performance, including key fuelling considerations, main vitamins and minerals of interest, supplement options and meal timing.

    (00:45) - Fuel Requirements for the Brain (2:25) -The Role of Stable Blood Sugar Levels (5:50) - Omega 3 Fats (8:09) - Caffeine (9:52) - L-Theanine (13:59) - Alpha GPC, Tyrosine, Rhodiola Rosea and Ashwaghanda (17:15) - Creatine (20:08) - Electrolytes (22:33) - Meal Timing (25:09) - Practical Tips

    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

    9 October 2025, 9:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 2 seconds
    E224 - Rapid-Fire: Our Thoughts on These 5 Current Diet Trends

    Dietitians Torwen and Aidan share the pros and cons behind five popular diet trends and whether they are really worth the hype!

    (00:48) - The Carnivore Diet (6:11) - Raw Dairy (9:52) - Intermittent Fasting (15:32) - Electrolyte Drinks (20:24) - GLP1 Agonists

    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

    2 October 2025, 9:00 pm
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