Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the research, the mechanisms with how it may influence blood pressure and more.    (0:00) - Introduction (1:32) - Do You Need to Worry About Sodium if You’re Fit, Active, and Don’t Have High Blood Pressure? (3:20) - Sodium Mediated Hypertension (4:31) - Consequences of Low Sodium (5:14) - The Research & Mechanisms (8:57) - How Much Does the Consistency / Inconsistency Matter With Sodi ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the reasons why people may not be losing weight on a low-calorie diet and what to do about it.   (0:00) - Introduction on Calories In vs Calories Out (2:13) - Underreporting (6:59) - Inconsistent Intake (7:42) - Not Tracking (11:34) - Lack of Patience (13:56) - Very Low-Calorie Diets & Starvation Mode (16:05) - The Impact of Medical Conditions (20:15) - Metabolic Adaptation (24:49) - Summary & Practical Advice   WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss common questions and misconceptions about caffeine supplementation. They cover a range of topics and provide insights from research and their own professional experience to address these.   (0:00) - Introduction (0:45) - Does Caffeine Dehydrate You? (2:00) - Does Caffeine Decrease Body Weight and Fat Mass? (7:30) - Does Habitual Caffeine Consumption Influence the Performance Response to Acute Caffeine Supplementation? (9:07) - Does Caffeine Cause Heart Problems? (10:24) - Should Pregnant Women Avoid Caffeine? (12:18) - Do You Ned to W ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, debunk 10 nutrition myths in a rapid-fire fashion.   (0:00) - Introduction (0:21) - Creatine & Hair Loss (1:08) - Insulin & Fat Loss (2:36) - Protein & Kidney health (protein is bad for your kidneys) (5:24) - Do you need to avoid eggs with high cholesterol (7:14) - Plant based protein & muscle growth (10:09) - Low fat dairy is worse for you because its replaced by sugar (11:48) - Eat more fat to lose more fat (13:49) - You can test for food intolerances with an IgG blood test (15:49) - Should you count collagen as part of your ..read more

Sports Dietitians Aidan Muir and Leah Higl delve into how caffeine influences sleep, examining the latest research and exploring variations in effects due to different sources and genetic factors. (0:00) - Introduction (1:04) - Overview of the Research (1:59) - Variables That Influence Results (4:03) - When to Limit Caffeine (6:29) - Interpreting the Research (8:33) - 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_d ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, discuss the impact of meal timing on fat loss. They explore both the theoretical and practical aspects involved and provide their overall recommendations. (0:00) - Introduction (1:05) - Insulin (2:06) - Breakfast vs No Breakfast (5:58) - Differences in the Thermic Effect of Food Across the Day (7:41) - Small Frequent Meals & Metabolism (9:19) - Intermittent Fasting (11:48) - Protein Distribution & It’s Impact on Muscle vs Fat Ratio (13:58) - Outcomes of Different Meal Timing (16:02) - Downsides of Large Eating Windows (17:21) - Why Does the ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir and Leah Higl discuss answer the listeners most common questions.  (0:00) - Introduction (0:41) - Is There Any Difference in Effect for Carb Loading an Athlete With Insulin Resistant PCOS? (2:41) - Is Eating High Volumes of Soy or Tofu Bad for You? (Put plant strong podcast in show notes) 5:25 - image  (5:59) - Did Either of You Have Any Weird Nutritional Habits When Starting Out? (11:52) - What Are Common Mistakes You See People Making When Trying to Eat Healthier? (15:21) - Do You Recommend Magnesium Before Bed to Help With Sleep? (19:05) - How Do You ..read more

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir discuss whether having antioxidants around training can have a negative impact on performance and adaptations.  While antioxidants are generally considered beneficial for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, there are theoretical reasons why they could have downsides for training adaptations. They explore the current research on this topic, as well as the known benefits.  (0:00) - Introduction (2:54) - Delayed Onset Mucle Soreness (DOMS) (4:28) - Endurance Benefits (6:30) - Do Antioxidants Blunt Endurance Training Adaptations? (9:48 ..read more

Sports Dietitians Leah & Aidan discuss whether blood glucose monitors can improve athletic performance. They dive into what a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)actually is, and the potential pros and cons this can have as well as their nuanced view on the topic.     (0:00) - Introduction (2:38) - Potential Benefits of CGMs (4:42) - Potential Downsides of CGMs (10:20) - Nuanced Perspective & Practical Advice (15:26) - Summary    WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com ..read more

In this episode, Sports Dietitians Aidan and Leah discuss whether coffee actually dehydrates you. They explain that caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production, but does that necessarily mean it leads to dehydration?   (0:00) - Introduction (1:08) - The Research (3:11) - Outcomes from Habitual vs Non Habitual Coffee Drinkers (5:23) - 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 Lea ..read more