The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

E262 - 7 Things Worth Knowing About Caffeine

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through 7 things worth knowing about caffeine and its effects on alertness, performance, sleep and anxiety.    (00:28) - Caff

E261 - Common Foods Linked with Bloating and Gut Issues

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss common causes of bloating. While bloating can be a common symptom in many gastrointestinal disorders, once medical disord

E260 - Nutrients for Female Fertility

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the key vitamins and minerals to consider when trying to conceive, including their role in supporting fertility and promo

E259 - 8 Things Worth Knowing About Omega-3s

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss 8 key factors worth knowing about Omega 3s, including: the different types of Omega-3 fats; fish vs algae sources;  the r

E258 - Should Athletes Care About Anti-Inflammatory Diets?

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the pros and cons of anti-inflammatory style diets for athletes, including focusing on how much this matters for specific

E257 - The Role of Polyphenols in Gut Health

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir explore the role of polyphenols in gut health. The discussion includes their sources, bioavailability, and how they can improve g

E256 - Nutrition for Hashimoto's

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the nutritional management of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, covering medical insights, key nutrients, dietary strategies, and

E255 - Q&A #13

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens are back to answer more of your questions! (00:48) How long should you stay in a deficit? (3:16) Creatine in Hot Drinks (5:18

E254 - 6 Things We've Changed Our Minds On

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

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

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 in

E252 - Nutrition For Double Training Days

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through the nutrition considerations for fuelling days with multiple, higher intensity or longer duration training sessions.

E251 - Are Emulsifiers Bad For Gut Health?

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 Em

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

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

E249 - Berberine: A Deep Dive

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir deep dive on berberine, an emerging supplement dubbed 'Nature's Metformin'. Torwen and Aidan examine the potential benefits, risk

E248 - The 2026 Guide to IBS & FODMAPs

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens provide an updated comprehensive guide to IBS and FODMAPs, exploring recent research, dietary strategies, and holistic approaches

E247 - 10 Underrated Nutrition Tips

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 F

E246 - The Nutrition Guide for GLP-1s (Ozempic / Wegovy)

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 f

E245 - Building Muscle on a Budget

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.  (00:2

E244 - Q&A #12

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 Inc

E243 - Electrolyte Supplements: Do You Actually Need Them?

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss whether it's really necessary to incorporate electrolyte supplements. Torwen and Aidan run through what the electrolytes