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Ideal Nutrition is an Australian based nutrition and dietetic blog, that features interviews and informative articles on food, nutrition, health and lifestyle.
Ideal Nutrition Blog
1M ago
Choosing the right sized calorie deficit to aim for can help improve many aspects of a fat loss phase. In particular, it has the potential to make it more efficient and more enjoyable. Going too high causes issues and going too low does too. The goal of this post is to summarise how to find […]
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Ideal Nutrition Blog
1M ago
After almost 10 years of working as a dietitian and even longer learning about nutrition, I wanted to share some tips for losing body fat, with an emphasis on maintaining that loss too. This knowledge has been gained through the following: Below are 20 tips that are worth implementing or considering if your goal is […]
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Ideal Nutrition Blog
3M ago
Calcium supplements are one of the more common supplements out there. They are usually taken through the understanding of them potentially helping with bone health while also being a low-risk addition. But there is a bit of talk about them potentially harming heart health. This post will explore WHY there is talk about this and […]
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Ideal Nutrition Blog
5M ago
Iron deficiency is among the most common nutritional issues worldwide, impacting energy levels, concentration, and overall health. While iron supplements can be an effective solution, many people are unsure how to take them properly to get the best results. If you are experiencing low iron levels, optimising how and when you take iron supplements can […]
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Ideal Nutrition Blog
6M ago
Seed oils are a controversial topic. One of the main reasons I want to address them is that it’s a space where people often talk very negatively. And then there are people on the other side who are either saying that seed oils are not bad, or in some cases might even be “heart healthy.” […]
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Ideal Nutrition Blog
9M ago
There are many ways that supplements can be beneficial for endurance athletes. As a sports dietitian I typically take a “food first”, but not necessarily a “food only” approach. In many cases, it is possible to optimise things through food. But there are also times when supplements can be beneficial. The best example is when achieving certain optimal intakes through food is unrealistic.
This post will be focused on supplements, but I also have an article on overall endurance nutrition.
For this post, the structure will be:
There is a clear focus on supplements that can help. I won’t spend ti ..read more
Ideal Nutrition Blog
9M ago
Citrulline supplementation has gained attention for its potential benefits in improving endurance performance.
There are a bunch of proposed mechanisms for how it can help endurance athletes achieve better race times.
Although some mechanisms make sense, the biggest thing to look at is outcomes. Does citrulline supplementation improve performance?
While anecdotal data has merit, particularly when we lack research, in this article we will look directly at what the research we have available has found.
Mechanisms
Before jumping into the research, it is worth looking at the mechanis ..read more
Ideal Nutrition Blog
11M ago
Olive is well known as an option that is consistently linked with health benefits. Given the price disparity and distinct flavour profiles, it’s natural to wonder whether there are significant health differences between extra virgin olive oil and other varieties of olive oil.
In this article, the differences will be summarised, and some practical take-away points will be added too.
Definitions
Virgin olive oil is simply olive oil that has been obtained directly from olives without any chemical treatments or heat. It is the least processed form and is often considered to be high quality.
Other ..read more
Ideal Nutrition Blog
1y ago
α-GPC (also referred to as Choline alphoscerate or L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a natural choline compound found in the brain.
It is considered a parasympathetic agent and is commonly taken as a supplement for its potential cognitive and performance-enhancing effects.
Cognition
When ingested, it is easily absorbed and crosses the blood-brain barrier which is then metabolized into choline. Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, which facilitates learning, memory, and focus.
Neurodegenerative Disease
Most of the research in humans regarding its effect on cognit ..read more
Ideal Nutrition Blog
1y ago
Navigating the area of nutrition for concussions can be tricky. There’s not as much direct human research as we’d like on concussions. It is, obviously, ethically challenging to study.
But clearly, nutrition can help with overall brain health, including the prevention and management of concussions.
The following post will be based on a combination of theoretical thinking and focusing on the evidence that we DO have.
At a minimum, there will be some useful things in this post that have a high likelihood of helping.
General Theme – Overall Healthy Diet
As a general theme, having an overall hea ..read more