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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Dec 4, 2025

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens break down the mechanisms and science of whether artificial sweeteners are a concern for gut health. 

(00:32) - Definition of Gut Health 
(1:38) - Aspartame
(3:34) - Sucralose
(5:40) - Saccharin 
(8:29) - ACE-K
(9:34) - Potential Symptoms 
(11:07) - Foods Containing Artificial...


Nov 27, 2025

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens unpack the role of bicarbonate soda as a supplement for athletic performance. They explore the mechanism, types of exercise which see a benefit, percentage improvement, risks and practical recommendations for incorporating bicarb your regime.  
 
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(00:53) - Mechanism...


Nov 20, 2025

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens are back with another Q&A! 

(00:37) - What Do You Recommend to Address Food Noise?
(3:46) - Is Collagen Worth the Money?
(5:21) - How Do You Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau?
(7:10) - Does Tart Cherry Juice Extract Give the Same Benefits as Tart Cherry Juice?
(7:51) - Is It Worth...


Nov 13, 2025

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss essential blood tests that individuals should consider to monitor nutrition and lifestyle-related markers. Aidan and Torwen provide insight into specific tests and their implications for health.

(00:58) - Nutrient Markers
(3:48) - Metabolic Markers
(8:51) - Hormonal...


Nov 6, 2025

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens & Aidan Muir weigh in on the fibremaxxing trend - including the benefits, if you can go too far, and practical tips for implementaion.
 
(00:52) - Practical Tips for Fibremaxxing
(2:12) - Benefits of Fibremaxxing
(3:13) - Fibre Recommendations: Can You Go Too High?
(4:25) - Considerations & How...