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Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir answer some of the listener's most popular questions.    (0:00) - What Are Your Thoughts on Snacks Like Up&Gos? (2:59) - Is Too Much Protein Bad for Your Arteries? (6:04) - Are GI Symptoms From Creatine Common & Is There Anything That Can Be Done to Help? (8:54) - Would You Recommend Creatine to Someone Who Is Under 18? (12:22) - How Is High Protien Yoghurt Like Chobani Made as Opposed to Other Yoghurts? (13:40) - How Can You Lose Weight While Breastfeeding? (16:58) - What Are Your Thoughts on the Dietary Inflammatory Index Score? (19:17) - Does Your Metabolism Slow as You Age?   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, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the controversial topic of seed oils. They explore the definitions, processing methods, health myths and their overall view on consuming them.   (0:00) - Introduction (1:48) - What Are Seed Oils & How Are They Made? (10:49) - Should You Be Concerned About the Omega-6 vs Omega-3 Ratio? (13:43) - Do Seed Oils Cause Obesity? (17:17) - Can They Be Beneficial to Health? (21:31) - Our Consensus on Seed Oils   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

Accredited practicing Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, take a deep dive into the findings of the 'Biggest Loser Study', focusing on the long-term metabolic adaptations observed in participants. They discuss the implications of these findings, the outlier nature of the study compared to existing research, and the constrained energy expenditure model as a potential explanation for the results.    (0:00) - Introduction (1:17) - Study Background & Findings (5:16) - Why This Study Is an Outlier (8:17) - FFollow up Study & the Contraint Energy Expenditure Model (11:50) - Our 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 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, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, take a deep dive into the highest protein intake that has been studied to date. They break down the findings and share their insights and key takeaways from the results.    (0:00) - Introduction (0:53) - Study Details (3:07) - Our Interpretation (9:01) - 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 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, delve into the complexities of how individuals respond differently to caloric surpluses and deficits. They explore the foundational concepts of energy balance, metabolic adaptation, and the thermic effect of food, while emphasising the significant individual variations in response to dietary changes. The discussion is supported by research findings and practical insights from their experiences with clients.   (0:00) - Introduction  (1:51) - How Your Metabolism Changes in Response to Energy Balance (5:28) - Other Considerations (8:17) - The Research  (10:25) - Our Intepretation & Experience in Practice   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, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, delve into the relationship between creatine supplementation and kidney function. They address the commern concerns, the research, the confusion around certain blood markers, and more!   (0:00) - Introduction & Common Concerns (1:52) - The Research (2:39) - Recommendations for Checking Your Kidney Function When Taking Creatine (4:55) - The Impact on Those With Lower Functioning Kidneys (6:35) - 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 Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian    

Sports Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl,  delve into the concepts of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS) and Low Energy Availability (LEA). They discuss the implications of low energy availability on athletes, including physiological consequences, measurement challenges, and practical solutions for those experiencing symptoms.   (0:00) - What is REDs & It’s Impact on Health (3:09) - How to Measure Energy Availability (8:55) - What to do if you’re experiencing symptoms of LEA   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 and Aidan Muir, explore the ongoing debate between low-carb and high-carb diets for endurance performance. They break down the science behind each approach, and dive deep into the research and nuances of each strategy.   (0:00) - Introduction (0:56) - Mechanisms Behind High Carb or High Fat Diets for Performance (2:50) - Summary of the Research & Our Interpretation (13:26) - Low Carb Diets for Ultra Endurance Events (14:50) - Anectodal Evidence & Other Considerations (18:26) - 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 Katelyn Bowden @katelyn_dietitian

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