The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

E254 - 6 Things We've Changed Our Minds On

Apr 30, 2026

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss 6 nutrition topics they have come to change their opinion on. Discover how recent research and practical experience have reshaped their perspectives.

(00:34) - Metabolic Adaptation vs Metabolic Damage

(3:32) - GLP-1 Medications

(5:26) - Protein Needs for Optimising Muscle...

E253 - How Much Do Certain Nutrition Strategies Affect Iron Absorption?

Apr 23, 2026

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the different factors which enhance or block iron absorption, including the extent of this to provide context on which interactions matter most.

(1:59) - Iron Bioavailability and Types

(3:10) - Iron Enhancers

(6:08) - Iron Blockers

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E252 - Nutrition For Double Training Days

Apr 16, 2026

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through the nutrition considerations for fuelling days with multiple, higher intensity or longer duration training sessions. As nutrition becomes more important for supporting performance, recovery, as well as energy levels and health between sessions, Torwen and Aidan run...

E251 - Are Emulsifiers Bad For Gut Health?

Apr 9, 2026

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

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E250 - Is the Mediterranean Diet the Gold Standard for Health?

Apr 2, 2026

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) -...