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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

By: Aidan Muir and Leah Higl
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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Leah Higl, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • E219 - Can Omega-3s Improve Strength or Endurance Performance?
    Sep 4 2025

    Dietitians Leah Heigl and Aidan Muir delve into the current research on whether Omega-3 supplementation provides any benefit to strength and endurance performance.

    (0:23) - Possible Mechanisms

    (1:30) - Research on Endurance Performance

    (6:42) - Research on Strength Performance

    (10:30) - Summary of Potential Benefits

    (11:22) - Practical Strategies for Consuming Omega-3s

    (13:48) - Special Announcement: Leah's Final Episode!

    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

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    15 mins
  • E218: Low vs High Carb Diets for Body Composition: Does it Matter if Calories are Matched?
    Aug 28 2025

    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

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    17 mins
  • E217 - Gut Health Nutrition: Myth vs Fact
    Aug 22 2025

    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

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    16 mins
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