Insights with Ideal Nutrition

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, interviews Matt Gorle, a coach and expert in bodybuilding & powerlifting performance. They discuss the varying nutrition strategies between powerlifting and bodybuilding. The conversation then explores the intricacies of bodybuilding prep, the importance of mindset, protein requirements, supplements, peak week strategies and more.   (0:00)- Introduction to Matt Gorl...

Dietitian's, Tyler Brooks & Hanah Mills, are joined together for a second Q&A episode where they answer the listeners most common questions.    (0:23) - Can Having a Cold Delay Your Cycle? (3:32) - What Are Your Guilty Pleasure Foods? (4:52) - How Long Does It Take To Get Your Period Back After Restrictive Eating (7:04) - Thoughts on Fasting for Weight Loss and Overall Health? (11:30) - What Is Hy...

Accredited Practising Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, takes a deep dive into GLP-1 weight loss drugs. He discusses the history, mechanism, and effects of these medications on appetite control and weight loss. Additionally, the episode addresses potential side effects, long-term considerations, and practical tips for bulding sustainable habits during treatment.    (0:00) - Introduction (0:56) - The Histor...

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, talks with Dietitian Josh Wernham to explore various aspects of nutrition, exercise, and body composition. They discuss the significance of DEXA scans in assessing body composition, the importance of setting specific weight loss goals, and the interplay between diet and exercise in achieving fitness objectives. The conversation also delves into understanding caloric...

Sports Dietitians, Hannah Mills introduces Tyler Brooks as the new host for 2025. The episode features a rapid-fire Q&A format addressing various nutrition topics.   (0:00) - Big Announcement & Introduction to Tyler Brooks   (1:13) - What Foods Supports Muscle Growth? (3:27) - What Are Your Thoughts on Restrctive Diets Such as Carnivore? (7:07) - What's the Difference Between HA and RED-S? (9:34)...

Hanah Mills interviews Jono Steedman, a Dietitian known for debunking nutrition myths. They discuss various popular supplements and dietary trends, including greens powders, fat burners like OxyShred, lemon water, apple cider vinegar, and sea moss.   (0:04) - Introduction to Jono (1:22) - Are Green Powders Worth Taking? (10:43) - Greens Powders vs Multivitamins (12:52) - How to Get Antioxidants in...

Hanah Mills interviews Sports Dietitian, Alan McCubbin, about the complexities of electrolyte and sodium requirements for endurance athletes. He explains the limited research in this area, the role of sodium in hydration and performance, and the importance of balancing sodium intake with fluid replacement. The conversation also covers practical recommendations for sodium supplementation, the impac...

Dietitians, Hanah Mills and Aidan Muir, discuss various nutrition topics based on listener questions.    (0:30) - Does Magnesium Supplementation Help With Sleep? (2:25) - For Long Runs, Do You Recommend a Full Carb Load the Day Before or Would You Change Anything? (6:23) - Thoughts on Taking Iron Supplements Versus Beef Liver Supplements for Addressing Iron Deficiency? (8:10) - Thoughts on Calorie...

Hannah Mills interviews Sports Dietitian, Samantha Staines about the intricacies of running nutrition, focusing on the specific needs of half and full marathon runners. They discuss daily energy requirements, the importance of carbohydrates, hydration strategies, and the consequences of low energy availability. Sammy highlights the need for proper fueling and hydration before, during, and after tr...

Hanah Mills interviews fellow Sports Dietitian, Taylor Ryan, about the critical issue of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) among athletes. The conversation explores the common problem of under-fueling, the various health & performance related implications associated with HA, and what measures you can take to start resolving this.    (0:00) - Introduction to Taylor Ryan (1:36) - Why Is Underfueling So C...

E16 - Q&A 2.0 Episode with Hanah & Aidan   Sports Dietitians, Hanah Mills & Aidan Muir, answer part two of the listeners most popular questions.     (0:33) - How to Optimise Performance in a Calorie Deficit (4:28) - Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? (6:25) - Is There Any Evidence for Glutamine Helping With Muscle Growth & Recovery?   (7:29) - Should I Specficially Supplement Leucine if I Want to Opti...

Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Hannah Mills, interviews Joanna Baker, a Dietitian specializing in food intolerances, particularly food chemical sensitivities. Joanna shares her personal journey with IBS and food intolerances, explaining the complexities of food chemical sensitivities, the elimination diet process, and the importance of understanding individual triggers. The conversation dives in...

Hannah Mills interviews Stefanie Valakas, a Dietitian specialising in nutrition for reproductive health, particularly focusing on endometriosis. They discuss the complexities of endometriosis, and outline various management strategies, including the role of nutrition.    (0:00) - Introduction to Stefanie (1:59) - Defining Endometriosis & Current Medical Management Strategies (14:14) - How Is Endom...

Sports Dietitian's, Hanah Mills & Aidan Muir, answer the listeners most popular questions.    (0:48) - What Are Some Strategies to Help IBS Other Than the Low Fodmap Diet? (5:15) - When You Increase Calories by About 200 per Day, How Long Does Do You Keep Gaining Weight Before It Becomes Stable Again? (6:42) - Would You Say 1600 Calories Is an Appopriate Amount for a Small Female Training for a Ha...

Dietitian, Hannah Mills interviews Dr. Alan Flanagan, a nutrition researcher and advocate. They discuss the various nutrition and lifestyle factors that play the biggest role in improving cardiovascular health.     (0:00) - Introduction to Alan Flanagan (9:15) -  Dietary Fat Subtypes & Their Impact on Cholesterol (21:36) - Weight loss & LDL Cholesterol (28:13) - Medications vs Dietary Changes (33:...

Sports Dietitian Hanah Mills sits down with Bronte Lister, a specialist in ADHD nutrition, to discuss her personal journey and insights. Bronte offers practical tips on managing challenges, tailoring nutrition strategies, and the role of specific nutrients in supporting ADHD symptoms.   (0:00) - Introduction to Bronte & Her Journey (5:46) - ADHD Diagnostic Process & Costs (8:20) - What Is ADHD, It...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, interviews Crystal Austin, an IBS and FODMAP dietitian. Crystal discusses what the low FODMAP diet is, how it works, and other effective strategies to help manage symptoms.     (0:00) - Introduction & Why Crystal Became an IBS Dietitian (4:52) - What Is IBS? (5:56) - The Impact of Stress (8:17) - Gut Hypnotherapy & CBT (10:40) - Why Do FODMAPs Cause Symptoms? (12:34)...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, interviews Chelsea McCallum, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian specialising in IBS. They discuss what IBS is, the different types, the hormones and lifestyle factors involved, how to manage it and more.     (0:00) - Introduction & Chelsea's IBS Relief Program (7:17) - Differential Diagnosis to Check First (11:50) - IBS & the Different Types (16:30) - The Gut-Brain A...

Sports Dietitian, Hannah Mills, interviews Sophie Rindfleish, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian specialising in disordered eating. They discuss the concept of having five blocks of chocolate in the house to overcome binge eating and the binge/restrict cycle.     (0:00) - Introduction (1:23) - Binge Eating vs Overeating (4:14) - Classifying Binge Eating Disorder (8:50) - Overeating & The Triggers...

Sports Dietitian, Hannah Mills, interviews Megan Boswell, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who specializes in helping people with binge eating disorder. They discuss the definition of binge eating disorder, the various triggers, risk factors, tips for managing it and more.   (0:00) - Introduction (3:25) - What Is Binge Eating Disorder? (7:55) - How to Get an Eating Disorder Care Plan (11:37) - P...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, Interviews Sports Dietitian, Leah Higl, on nutrition considerations for gaining muscle on a plant-based diet.   (0:37) - 5 Most Important Factors for Building Muscle (3:42) - How These Differ on a Plant Based Diet (6:40) - Optimising Protein & Label Reading Guidelines & How to Optimise Protein (9:33) - Protein Priorities for Muscle Growth (16:15) - Leucine (18:51) -...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, interviews Nina Gelbke, an Accredited Sports Nutritionist, about the benefits and nutritional considerations when choosing a plant based diet.   (0:00) - Introduction (3:21) - Differences Between Plant Based, Vegetarian and Vegan (9:02) - Benefits of a Plant Based Diet (11:57) - Considerations When Going Plant Based (24:19) - Protein Requirements, Bioavailability & C...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, interviews Joey Cantlin, a contest prep coach, about how to optimise peak week for a bodybuilding show.    (6:31) - How Peak Week Differs Across Divisions (9:30) - The Impact of Stress & How to Navigate This (11:43) - Carbohydrate Strategies (22:37) - What Types of Foods to Consume (26:38) - Hydration Strategies (32:09) - Sodium Intake (36:15) - What to Do in the Fin...

Sports Dietitian, Hanah Mills, interviews Joey Cantlin, a contest prep coach, about the traits of and considerations around becoming a successful bodybuilder.  (0:00) - Introduction (2:09) - Common Traits of Successful Bodybuilders (6:57) - Who Shouldn't Do Bodybuilding (9:44) - Red Flags (15:08) - How an Unhealthy Relationship With Food May Be Exacerbated During Prep (19:27) - How to Manage Red F...

Sports Dietitian, Hannah Mills interviews Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks on nutrition for optimizing strength outcomes. They discuss how to structure your protein, carbs and fat intake and other key considerations.    (0:00) - Introduction (1:52) - Strength vs Muscle Mass (5:20) - Key Nutrition Aspects (26.15) - Nutrition for Deloads (32:19) - Protein Intake (35:17) - BCAAs (42:00) - Protein Timin...