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The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

Jul 31, 2025

Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, explore the role of zinc in boosting immunity and whether it can prevent the common cold or reduce its severity and duration.

 

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:34) - How Does Zinc Work?

(1:18) - Prevalence of Zinc Deficiency

(3:33) - Zinc & Immunity: What the Research Shows

(5:29) - Outcomes...


Jul 24, 2025

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir Leah Higl, take deep dive into how you can optimise your pre-workout nutrition.

 

(0:00) - Introduction & Background 

(0:56) - Goals of Pre-workout Nutrition & Who Would Benefit From It

(2:56) - Gold Standard Timing

(6:13) - Carbs

(9:28) - Reactive Hypoglycaemia 

(12:59) - Protein

(14:23) -...


Jul 17, 2025

Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, explore eight key nutrients that are commonly under-consumed. They dive into how that may be impacting your health, and provide practical tips for ensuring adequate intake. 

 

(0:00) - Background 

(0:49) - Magnesium

(2:48) - Iron

(6:30) - Calcium

(12:28) - Potassium

(14:47) -...


Jul 10, 2025

Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, dive into the complex topic of insulin. This episode explores insulin's role in regulating blood glucose, its impact on body composition, and common misconceptions and more. 

 

(0:00) - Background on Insulin

(1:44) - Defining Normal Glucose Metabolism

(2:40) - Insulin Function with...


Jul 3, 2025

Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the role of protein in fat loss, emphasising its satiating properties, its impact on muscle retention, and the recommended intake for optimal results. 

 

(0:00) - Introduction & Background 

(0:29) - Satiety

(1:51) - Muscle Retention Considerations

(3:09) - Impact on Metabolic...