264 episodes
- Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through 7 things worth knowing about caffeine and its effects on alertness, performance, sleep and anxiety.
(00:28) - Caffeine Sources
(1:41) - The Half-Life of Caffeine
(2:00) - Genetic Variability in Metabolism
(3:29) - Mechanism
(4:04) - Training Performance
(5:30) - Sleep Impacts
(6:05) - Anxiety & L-Theanine
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
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition
Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_
Lara Thornton @poweredbyplenty - Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss common causes of bloating. While bloating can be a common symptom in many gastrointestinal disorders, once medical disorders such as coeliac disease or IBD have been ruled out, these factors are worth exploring.
(1:20) - Lactose
(4:09) - General GI Triggers
(5:19) - Sugar Alcohols
(6:04) - Gluten & Wheat
(6:48) - Garlic & Onion
(7:48) - FODMAPs & Other Dietary Considerations
(9:12) - Food Chemicals, Histamines and CSID
(10:06) - Practical Recommendations
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
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition
Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_
Lara Thornton @poweredbyplenty - Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the key vitamins and minerals to consider when trying to conceive, including their role in supporting fertility and promoting healthy development during pregnancy. While nutrition is only one piece of the fertility puzzle, ensuring adequate intake of these nutrients through food and, where appropriate, supplements can help optimise fertility and support maternal and infant health.
(1:38) - Folate
(4:19) - Iron
(5:27) - Omega-3s
(6:44) - Vitamin D
(8:24) - Other Essential nutrients: B12, C, Choline, Selenium, Zinc, and CoQ10
(10:52) - Practical Recommendations
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
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition
Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_ - Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss 8 key factors worth knowing about Omega 3s, including: the different types of Omega-3 fats; fish vs algae sources; the recommended dosing for various benefits; what the evidence actually supports in terms of outcomes; and more.
(00:38) - Types of Omega 3s
(01:10) - Animal- and Plant-Based Food Sources
(3:10) - Omega-3 Index Testing
(4:21) - Triglyceride Benefits
(6:02) - Inflammation and Joint Pain Benefits
(7:03) - Supplement Dosage
(7:46) - Supplement Oxidation Considerations
(9:50) - Getting Enough Through Food
(10:36) - Final Thoughts
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
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition - Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the pros and cons of anti-inflammatory style diets for athletes, including focusing on how much this matters for specific anti-inflammatory nutrients.
(1:49) - Potential Benefits for Athletes
(2:37) - Potential Downsides for Athletes
(5:37) - Tart Cherry Juice
(6:45) - Omega-3s
(8:55) - Practical Recommendations for Athletes
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
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition
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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast, hosted by Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens, breaks down nutrition topics on a weekly basis. They combine an evidence-based approach with simple explanations and actionable take-away points.
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