The Ideal Nutrition Podcast

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) - Caffeine Sources (1:41) - The Half-Life of Caffeine (2:00) - Genetic Variability in Metabolism (3:29) - Mechanism  (4:04) - Training Performance (5:30) - Sleep Impacts (6:05) - Anxiety & L-Theanine  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 Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding  Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_ Lara Thornton @poweredbyplenty

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss common causes of bloating. While bloating can be a common symptom in many gastrointestinal disorders, once medical disorders such as coeliac disease or IBD have been ruled out, these factors are worth exploring. (1:20) - Lactose (4:09) - General GI Triggers (5:19) - Sugar Alcohols (6:04) - Gluten & Wheat (6:48) - Garlic & Onion (7:48) - FODMAPs & Other Dietary Considerations (9:12) - Food Chemicals, Histamines and CSID (10:06) - Practical 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 Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan  Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding  Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_ Lara Thornton @poweredbyplenty

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 promoting healthy development during pregnancy. While nutrition is only one piece of the fertility puzzle, ensuring adequate intake of these nutrients through food and, where appropriate, supplements can help optimise fertility and support maternal and infant health. (1:38) - Folate (4:19) - Iron (5:27) - Omega-3s (6:44) - Vitamin D (8:24) - Other Essential nutrients: B12, C, Choline, Selenium, Zinc, and CoQ10 (10:52) - Practical 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 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  Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition Amy Gallery @dietitianamy_

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 recommended dosing for various benefits; what the evidence actually supports in terms of outcomes; and more.  (00:38) - Types of Omega 3s (01:10) - Animal- and Plant-Based Food Sources (3:10) - Omega-3 Index Testing (4:21) - Triglyceride Benefits (6:02) - Inflammation and Joint Pain Benefits (7:03) - Supplement Dosage  (7:46) - Supplement Oxidation Considerations (9:50) - Getting Enough Through Food (10:36) - Final Thoughts   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 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  Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition

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 anti-inflammatory nutrients.   (1:49) - Potential Benefits for Athletes (2:37) - Potential Downsides for Athletes (5:37) - Tart Cherry Juice (6:45) - Omega-3s (8:55) - Practical Recommendations for Athletes   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 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  Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian Imi Houlahan @fruition__nutrition