Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, dive into the complex topic of insulin. This episode explores insulin's role in regulating blood glucose, its impact on body composition, and common misconceptions and more.

(0:00) - Background on Insulin

(1:44) - Defining Normal Glucose Metabolism

(2:40) - Insulin Function with Diabetes

(4:22) - How Was Insulin for Humans Invented

(6:19) - Why Would People Think It’s Bad for Health and Body Composition

(7:57) - Impact on Autophagy

(10:08) - Insulin Spikes

(12:08) - High Insulin Levels and Health Risks

(14:24) - Insulin Resistance

(15:18) - The Impact on Body Composition

(20:20) - Other Health Angles

(21:48) - Insulin & Appetite

(24:30) - Summary & Practical Takeaway

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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

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition

Dietitians, Aidan Muir & Leah Higl, discuss the role of protein in fat loss, emphasising its satiating properties, its impact on muscle retention, and the recommended intake for optimal results.

(0:00) - Introduction & Background

(0:29) - Satiety

(1:51) - Muscle Retention Considerations

(3:09) - Impact on Metabolic Rate

(4:48) - Thermic Effect of Food

(6:26) - Limiting Food Choices

(8:14) - Nuanced Perspective on Total Protein Intake Recommendations

(9:15) - Our Recommendations

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

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition

Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, share rapid-fire nutrition tips covering a wide range of topics.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:46) - BCAAs

(1:22) - Meal Timing & Appetite Management

(2:44) - Other Hacks for Appetite Management

(3:37) - Convenience Meals

(4:33) - Pre-Workout Nutrition

(5:14) - Supplementing Alongside a Plant-Based Diet

(6:11) - Improving Cognitive Function After Sleep Deprivation

(6:44) - Nervous System Regulation for IBS

(9:21) - How to Get the Most Out of Iron Supplementation

(10:58) - The Fun Drink Method

(13:33) - Test Vitamin D

(14:29) - Meal Repetition

(15:33) - Plant Diversity

(17:48) - The ‘Goldilocks Zone’ of Nutrition

(19:20) - Calorie Deficit Length

(21:03) - Iron Checks

(22:29) - A Food That Can Reduce Soreness

(22:48) - Sugar Intake When in a Deficit

(23:10) - Aspartame

(24:04) - Fortified Foods

(25:02) - Non Sucrose Sweeteners

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

Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian

Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_

Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition