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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

May 30, 2024

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...


May 23, 2024

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir and Leah Higl discuss and answer the listener's 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?

(5:59) - Did Either of You Have Any...


May 16, 2024

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...


May 9, 2024

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...


May 2, 2024

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...