E203 - How Much Does Alcohol Affect Muscle Growth?
Release Date: 05/15/2025
E216 - Collagen for Skin Health
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
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: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM: Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian...
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E215 - Neurodivergent Nutrition
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
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...
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E214 - Should You Take Zinc for Immunity
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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: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM: Our dietitians 👇 Aidan...
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E213 - Pre-Workout Nutrition
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
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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E212 - 8 Nutrients You Might Not Be Getting Enough Of
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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...
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E211 - Insulin – A Deep Dive from a Health and Body Composition Perspective
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, dive into the complex topic of insulin. This episode explores insulin's role in regulating blood glucose, its impact on body composition, and common misconceptions and more. (0:00) - Background on Insulin (1:44) - Defining Normal Glucose Metabolism (2:40) - Insulin Function with Diabetes (4:22) - How Was Insulin for Humans Invented (6:19) - Why Would People Think It’s Bad for Health and Body Composition (7:57) - Impact on Autophagy (10:08) - Insulin Spikes (12:08) - High Insulin Levels and Health Risks (14:24) - Insulin Resistance...
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E210 - The Role of Protein in Fat Loss (And How Much You Need)
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Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the role of protein in fat loss, emphasising its satiating properties, its impact on muscle retention, and the recommended intake for optimal results. (0:00) - Introduction & Background (0:29) - Satiety (1:51) - Muscle Retention Considerations (3:09) - Impact on Metabolic Rate (4:48) - Thermic Effect of Food (6:26) - Limiting Food Choices (8:14) - Nuanced Perspective on Total Protein Intake Recommendations (9:15) - Our Recommendations Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl...
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E209 - Rapid Fire Nutrition Tips
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, share rapid-fire nutrition tips covering a wide range of topics. (0:00) - Introduction (0:46) - BCAAs (1:22) - Meal Timing & Appetite Management (2:44) - Other Hacks for Appetite Management (3:37) - Convenience Meals (4:33) - Pre-Workout Nutrition (5:14) - Supplementing Alongside a Plant-Based Diet (6:11) - Improving Cognitive Function After Sleep Deprivation (6:44) - Nervous System Regulation for IBS (9:21) - How to Get the Most Out of Iron Supplementation (10:58) - The Fun Drink Method (13:33) - Test Vitamin D (14:29) -...
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E208 - Do Women Benefit from Creatine More than Men?
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Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, explore the question of whether women benefit more from creatine supplementation compared to men. (0:00) - Introduction & Background (1:34) - Why Women May Benefit More (3:28) - Why Are stores Lower? (6:07) - Mechanisms & Outcomes (8:06) - Summary & Practical Takeaway WEBSITE: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM: Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy...
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E207 - Should We Worry About the MTHFR Gene?
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Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, unpack what you need to know about the MTHFR gene, a common genetic variation affecting folate metabolism. (0:00) - Introduction (1:29) - What Is the MTHFR Gene & How Common Is It? (4:21) - Why Is It Relevant? (5:09) - Impact on Heart Health (7:17) - Pregnancy Outcomes (8:59) - Thoughts on Methylfolate (10:22) - Other Nuances (11:29) - Rare Exceptions (12:38) - Summary WEBSITE: PODCAST: INSTAGRAM: Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler...
info_outlineDietitians, Leah Heigl & Aidan Muir, explore the effects of alcohol on muscle growth and recovery. They discuss the overall mechanisms that may impact it, and what the overall impact is according to the research.
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:34) - Mechanisms
(1:43) - Study 1: MPS Difference from Protein vs Protein + 12 Standard Drinks
(3:55) - Study 2: Recovery Differences from Placebo vs 10 Standard Drinks
(5:58) - Study 3: Systematic Review: Impact on MPS from Alcohol
(7:04) - Our Thoughts & Practical Takeaway
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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