• 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
  • E216 - Collagen for Skin Health
    Aug 14 2025

    Dietitians Aidan Muir & Leah Higl discuss the role of collagen supplementation in skin health. They cover the mechanisms behind collagen and skin health, appropriate dosages, and present arguments for and against its effectiveness as a supplement.

    (0:09) - Introduction

    (0:43) - Mechanisms of Collagen

    (1:25) - Dosage & How to Take

    (2:15) - Arguments For Taking Collagen

    (5:10) - Arguments Against Taking Collagen

    (9:21) - Summary & 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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    11 mins
  • E215 - Neurodivergent Nutrition
    Aug 7 2025

    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Heigl delve into the complexities of neurodivergent nutrition. They discuss the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and share strategies for managing nutrition.

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (1:29) - What is Neurodivergence?

    (4:07) - The Spectrum & Support Needs

    (5:44) - Internalised Ableism & Masking

    (7:01) - ND-Specific Barriers to Lifestyle and Health

    (9:24) - Reducing the Mental Burden of Nutrition

    (14:57) - Accommodations & External Support

    (19:55) - Reframing Success in ND Health

    (21:11) - ND Intersectionality

    (24:03) - ND Nutrition Toolbox

    (37:26) - Final Reflections

    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

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    39 mins
  • E214 - Should You Take Zinc for Immunity
    Jul 31 2025

    Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, explore the role of zinc in boosting immunity and whether it can prevent the common cold or reduce its severity and duration.

    (0:00) - Introduction

    (0:34) - How Does Zinc Work?

    (1:18) - Prevalence of Zinc Deficiency

    (3:33) - Zinc & Immunity: What the Research Shows

    (5:29) - Outcomes on Prevention, Duration and Symptoms

    (6:32) - Relevant Takeaways

    (7:57) - Food vs Supplements

    (9:03) - Why Zinc Lozenges?

    (9:50) - Dosages & How to Take

    (11:19) - 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

    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

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    12 mins
  • E213 - Pre-Workout Nutrition
    Jul 24 2025

    Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir Leah Higl, take deep dive into how you can optimise your pre-workout nutrition.

    (0:00) - Introduction & Background

    (0:56) - Goals of Pre-workout Nutrition & Who Would Benefit From It

    (2:56) - Gold Standard Timing

    (6:13) - Carbs

    (9:28) - Reactive Hypoglycaemia

    (12:59) - Protein

    (14:23) - Fats

    (15:28) - Sodium

    (17:35) - Caffeine, Glycerol, & Nitrates

    (19:37) - How to Navigate Fat Loss Phases

    (21:05) - Thoughts on Fasted Training

    (23:09) - Summary

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    24 mins
  • E212 - 8 Nutrients You Might Not Be Getting Enough Of
    Jul 17 2025

    Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, explore eight key nutrients that are commonly under-consumed. They dive into how that may be impacting your health, and provide practical tips for ensuring adequate intake.

    (0:00) - Background

    (0:49) - Magnesium

    (2:48) - Iron

    (6:30) - Calcium

    (12:28) - Potassium

    (14:47) - Omega-3

    (17:44) - Vitamin D

    (21:53) - Fibre

    (24:55) - Summary

    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

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    26 mins