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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens
The Ideal Nutrition Podcast
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    E251 - Are Emulsifiers Bad For Gut Health?

    09/04/2026 | 11 mins.
    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir explore the research on emulsifiers - their roles, benefits, and the claims against them for gut health. 
     
    (01:10) - What are Emulsifiers?
    (01:52) - Benefits of Emulsifiers
    (04:27) - Potential Risks of Emulsifiers
    (08:08) - Research Insights & Interpretations
    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
    Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
    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
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    E250 - Is the Mediterranean Diet the Gold Standard for Health?

    02/04/2026 | 14 mins.
    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir explore the evidence on the Mediterranean Diet - its benefits, potential downsides and costs, and whether it is practical as the gold standard diet for health. 
    (1:21) - Benefits for Cardiovascular Disease  
    (3:15) - Benefits for Weight Management
    (5:13) - Mechanisms 
    (6:11) - Potential Downsides: Athletes 
    (7:29) - Cost Comparisons: Money and Time
    (10:48) - Adapting the Mediterranean Diet 
    (13:03) - Alcohol Considerations
     
    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
    Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
    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
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    E249 - Berberine: A Deep Dive

    26/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir deep dive on berberine, an emerging supplement dubbed 'Nature's Metformin'. Torwen and Aidan examine the potential benefits, risks and practical implications. 
    (1:40) - Diabetes Management  
    (2:48) - Effect on Cholesterol  
    (3:49) - Weight Management
    (6:03) - Fatty Liver Disease
    (7:16) - How to Take Berberine
    (9:30) - Potential Side Effects & Impracticalities of Berberine
    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
    Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
    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
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    E248 - The 2026 Guide to IBS & FODMAPs

    18/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens provide an updated comprehensive guide to IBS and FODMAPs, exploring recent research, dietary strategies, and holistic approaches to managing IBS symptoms effectively.
    (00:45) - What is IBS?
    (1:49) - What are FODMAPs?
    (4:53) - The Low FODMAP Diet
    (7:33) - Research on Low FODMAP Approaches
    (12:29) - Probiotics 
    (14:18) - Fibre Types and Ratios 
    (17:12) - Nervous System Regulation
    (20:02) - Updates on Other Supplements
    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
    Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
    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
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    E247 - 10 Underrated Nutrition Tips

    12/03/2026 | 13 mins.
    Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir share 10 tips worth knowing to support your nutrition. 
     
    (00:26) - 1. Creatine for Sleep Deprivation
    (1:27) - 2. Rate of Fat Loss with a Calorie Deficit
    (3:29) - 3. Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol
    (4:21) - 4. Psyllium Husk for Gut Health and Cholesterol
    (5:10) - 5. Vitamin C for the Common Cold
    (6:31) - 6. Frozen Fruit & Vegetables
    (6:49) - 7. Supplement Iron Every Second Day
    (9:26) - 8. Multivitamins When Fruit & Veg Intake is Low
    (9:55) - 9. Prioritise Leaner Cuts of Meat
    (11:24) - 10. Amino Acids Are Important for Muscle Growth

    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
    Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
    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

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About The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

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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