E165 - Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut - Documentary Review

Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the research, mechanisms and potential benefits of L-glutamine supplementation in the context of gut health.    (0:00) - What is L-Glutamine? (1:54) - The Research (5:59) - Our Interpretation of the Research & Optimal Dosage   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

Sports Dietitian's, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, break down the claims behind the blood type diet, explore the scientific research, and offer their expert opinions on whether it will actually impact your health.   (0:00) - What Is the Blood Type Diet? (3:15) - The Research (4:58) - Summary & Our Interpretation   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss whether carbohydrate cycling could be beneficial for fat loss and if it could be relevant for any other applications.    (0:00) - Introduction to Carbohydrate Cycling (1:20) - Does Carb Cycling Affect Body Composition Outcomes When Calories and Protein Are Matched? (2:06) - Potential Benefits for Lifters, and Endurance Athletes (8:47) - Practical Applications (10:25) - Carb Cycling for Personal Preference   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, review the documentary 'Hack Your Health, The Secrets of Your Gut' and provide a balanced review of the positives, interesting points, and negatives discussed in the documentary.    (0:00) - Background on the Documentary (1:51) - Immune Health, Reintroducing Foods Slowly & Microbiome Variations in Different Regions (4:59) - Fibre Intake & What Happens When You Don’t Consume Enough  (7:08) - Are We Missing Bacteria That Can Help Prevent IBS & IBD? (9:25) - Microbiome Testing & Individual Variation in Extracting Calories From Food (10:59) - Microbiome That Causes Weight Gain & the ABC Method (18:23) - The Recommended Guidelines & How Microbiome Impacts Obesity and Blood Sugar Levels   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss 6 common myths around weight loss.   (0:00) - Introduction (0:52) - To Lose Fat You Need to Keep Insulin as Low as You Can (3:37) - Carbs Are the Cause of Weight Gain (6:54) - It’s Not Calories, It’s Hormones (8:42) - Eating Breakfast Boosts Your Metabolism (9:40) - Skipping Meals Slows Down Your Metabolism (10:17) - Cheat Meals Ramp up Your Metabolism   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, continue from their previous episode and discuss 5 more myths around weight loss.   (0:27) - No Carbs After 5pm (1:46) - Eat More Fat to Burn More Fat (3:00) - You Can Spot Reduce Fat (7:12) - Apple Cider Vinegar Helps With Weight Loss (11:27) - Going Too Low Calorie Puts You in Starvation Mode   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, address the common questions and misconceptions around protein supplementation.    (0:00) - Introduction (0:45) - Protein Is Harmful for Kidneys? (3:57) - The Anabolic Window (5:11) - Do You Need Protein Supplements to Hit Your Total Intake? (5:56) - Can Dietary Protein Have a Harmful Effect on Bone Health? (8:27) - Is There a Limit to How Much Protein You Can Absorb in a Meal? (10:22) - Does Consuming Excess Protein Increase Fat Mass? (10:53) - Should You Have Casein Before Bed and Whey Post-workout? (13:24) - Do Plant-Based Protein Supplements Work as Well as Whey Protein?   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian

Sports Dietitans, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the concepts of bulking and cutting and how you can structure these to optimise body composition outcomes.    (0:00) - Defining Bulking & Cutting (2:19) - Why Do Bulking & Cutting Phases (5:40) - How Long Should You Bulk For? (9:00) - How Long Should You Cut For? (10:04) - Optimal Rate of Weight Loss in a Cut (13:51) - Aggressive Mini Cuts (16:42) - Bulking / Cutting Webinar Info & Outro   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss supplements that may benefit endurance athletes. They divide the discussion into two sections; broad supplements relevant for most endurance athletes and ones that suit niche applications.   (0:00) - Introduction (1:35) - Sports Gels (3:04) - Sports Drinks (3:21) - Caffeine (5:14) - Probiotics (6:25) - Beetroot Juice (9:05)  - Electrolytes (10:26) - Tart Cherry Juice (14:14) - Beta-Alanine (15:00) - Protein Powder (15:26) - Creatine (16:52) - New Zealand Blackcurrants (18:46) - Collagen (19:36) - Glycerol (21:11) - Omega-3s (21:57) - Vitamin D (23:41) - Multivitamins (24:24) - Summary   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health

Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the research, the mechanisms with how it may influence blood pressure and more.    (0:00) - Introduction (1:32) - Do You Need to Worry About Sodium if You’re Fit, Active, and Don’t Have High Blood Pressure? (3:20) - Sodium Mediated Hypertension (4:31) - Consequences of Low Sodium (5:14) - The Research & Mechanisms (8:57) - How Much Does the Consistency / Inconsistency Matter With Sodium Intake? (9:46) - Summary   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 Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health