E248 - The 2026 Guide to IBS & FODMAPs

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir deep dive on berberine, an emerging supplement dubbed 'Nature's Metformin'. Torwen and Aidan examine the potential benefits, risks and practical implications.  (1:40) - Diabetes Management   (2:48) - Effect on Cholesterol   (3:49) - Weight Management (6:03) - Fatty Liver Disease (7:16) - How to Take Berberine (9:30) - Potential Side Effects & Impracticalities of Berberine 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens provide an updated comprehensive guide to IBS and FODMAPs, exploring recent research, dietary strategies, and holistic approaches to managing IBS symptoms effectively. (00:45) - What is IBS? (1:49) - What are FODMAPs? (4:53) - The Low FODMAP Diet (7:33) - Research on Low FODMAP Approaches (12:29) - Probiotics  (14:18) - Fibre Types and Ratios  (17:12) - Nervous System Regulation (20:02) - Updates on Other Supplements 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir share 10 tips worth knowing to support your nutrition.    (00:26) - 1. Creatine for Sleep Deprivation (1:27) - 2. Rate of Fat Loss with a Calorie Deficit (3:29) - 3. Plant Sterols for Lowering Cholesterol (4:21) - 4. Psyllium Husk for Gut Health and Cholesterol (5:10) - 5. Vitamin C for the Common Cold (6:31) - 6. Frozen Fruit & Vegetables (6:49) - 7. Supplement Iron Every Second Day (9:26) - 8. Multivitamins When Fruit & Veg Intake is Low (9:55) - 9. Prioritise Leaner Cuts of Meat (11:24) - 10. Amino Acids Are Important for Muscle Growth 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding   

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens break down GLP-1 medications for weight loss: the different types available; potential benefits and risks; and what to consider for nutrition to optimise health while using GLP-1s. (1:25) What are GLP-1 Medications? (3:53) History of Medications (8:49) Torwen & Aidan's Philosophy on GLP-1s (13:04) Nutrition Considerations for GLP-1 Use (19:25) Supplements to Consider 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir break down the nutrition factors needed for muscle gain and how to achieve them in the most cost-effective way possible.  (00:27) Nutrition for Muscle Gain (1:42) Cost Effective Sources of Protein (3:03) Plant vs Animal Protein Sources (4:41) Cost Effective Sources of Healthy Fats (6:26) Cost Effective Sources of Carbohydrates (7:40) Supplements: Creatine (9:30) Supplements: Protein Powder (10:46) Supplements: Multivitamin, Fibre and Omega 3s (11:50) Supplements Not Worth the Cost (14:01) General Tips 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Aidan Muir & Torwen Eerkens are back with another Q+A.  (00:33) NAD+ Supplements (2:09) Water Weight From Creatine Supplementation (3:36) Dextrose to Increase Carbohydrate Intake   (5:02) Adequate Micronutrients with Textural Sensitivities (6:01) RAVES for Managing Binge Eating Disorder (8:20) PHGG Supplementation (9:12) Reversing Lost Bone Mineral Density  (12:37) Do You Need Protein Immediately After Training?  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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss whether it's really necessary to incorporate electrolyte supplements. Torwen and Aidan run through what the electrolytes are and their roles in the body; the recommended daily intakes; how much we can get through food and how much supplements provide; as well as their recommendations for when electrolyte supplements may benefit - and when they likely won't.  (00:35) - Electrolytes & Their Role in the Body (3:33) - Supplements vs Food Sources (10:37) - How Much Electrolytes Do We Lose in Sweat? (12:28) - When is it Worth Supplementing Electrolytes? (17:12) - When Would We NOT Recommend Electrolyte Supplements? 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens explore the impact of whole food diets on fat loss. They discuss the principles of caloric balance, the role of satiety, and the direct and indirect effects of whole foods on caloric absorption; before running through practical recommendations for incorporating more whole foods. (1:00) - What is a Wholefoods Diet?  (1:52) - Calorie Balance for Fat Loss (3:01) - Indirect Benefits of Wholefood Diets for Fat Loss (4:55) - Direct Benefits of Wholefood Diets for Fat Loss (7:13) - Practical Examples (9:06) - Practical Takeaways & Recommendations 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir delve into the complexities of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). They discuss what SIBO is, its symptoms, the challenges in diagnosing it and management protocols including different dietary approaches.  (00:24) - What is SIBO? (2:45) - Causes of SIBO & How is SIBO Diagnosed? (7:24) - SIBO Management (11:47) - Probiotics for SIBO? (12:54) - Key Takeaways 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir examine 5 current diet trendsm, including low inflammation diets, seed oils, protein-sparing modified fasting, calorie cycling, and trends to stabilise blood sugar levels. (0:20) - Low Inflammation Diets (4:14) - Seed Oils (6:49) - Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting (11:25) - Calorie Cycling (14:00) - Stable Blood Glucose Trends 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 Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan