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Insights with Ideal Nutrition

Welcome to Insights with Ideal Nutrition, hosted by Tyler Brooks, where he interviews a range of professionals across allied health, high-performance sports and other fields to bring the latest evidence and insights on various performance, health and nutrition topics.

health & fitness nutrition

All Episodes

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E43 - Bodybuilding Coach Dan Yates: Reverse Dieting...

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2025/11/20

Dietitian Tyler Brooks interviews ISN sports nutritionist and bodybuilding prep coach Dan Yates to unpack all things reverse dieting. Tyler and Dan discuss how to safely and successfully navigate returning to maintenance post-competition. (0:00) - Background on Dan (4:48) - What is the Post-Comp Reverse Diet? (7:54) - Metabolic Adaptation During Extended Dieting (11:49) - The Theory Behind Reverse Dieting (14:44) - Example Scenario of Reverse Dieting (20:17) - Macronutrient Targets (22:32) -

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32:31

E42 - Carb Loading: The Why, What, Who & How

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2025/11/06

Dietitian Tyler Brooks discusses the intricacies of carb loading, exploring the physiological and psychological benefits; which types of athletes can benefit; and practical guidelines for implementation. (1:57) - What Is Carb Loading? (3:54) - Additional Benefits of Carb Loading (5:11) - What Type of Athletes Can Benefit? (10:17) - Benefits Outside of Endurance Sports (15:30) - Psychological Benefits of Carb Loading (19:41) - How to Carb Load: Carbohydrate Targets (23:28) - Types of Carbohydrate

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E41 - Sophie Rindfleish: Deep Dive on Disordered Eating

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2025/10/23

Eating Disorder Credentialed dietitian Sophie Rindfleish and dietitian Tyler Brooks share insights into disordered eating, including: foundational treatment frameworks; the intersection of disordered eating in sports; red flags to watch out for; and practical strategies for recovery. (1:41) - Background on Sophie (6:57) - The RAVES Model & General Approaches to Treatment (12:29) - The Role of Social & Psychological Support (19:44) - Navigating Disordered Eating in Sports (26:02) - Red Flags

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E40 - "Quick" Fire Nutrition Q&A

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2025/10/09

Dietitian Tyler Brooks gives some (mostly) rapid-fire answers to recent nutrition questions, exploring the nuance behind calories and macros, certain supplements, processed foods before training and more! (0:36) - Why Don't You Provide Calories & Macros? (5:04) - Why Don't I Feel Any Different After Taking Creatine? (7:21) - Why Do Dietitians Recommend Highly Processed Foods Before Training? (9:17) - If You Could Only Take One Supplement for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be? (10:56) - What is

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E39 - The Ultimate Bulk: Part 2

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2025/09/25

Dietitian and powerlifter Tyler Brooks continues last week's discussion of the optimal healthy bulking phase, exploring the final two pillars: training considerations and time frames for bulking; and how to monitor progress alongside overall health metrics. Don't forget to check out the previous episode for a deep dive on the first two pillars! (1:55) - Pillar 3: Training & Time Frames (2:42) - Recommendations for Training (3:38) - Expected Rate of Muscle Gain (7:25) - Training Experience &

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E38 - The Ultimate Bulk: Part 1

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2025/09/11

Dietitian and competitive powerlifter Tyler Brooks breaks down how to implement the perfect bulk phase, to maximise muscle gain while maintaining health. Tyler discusses the first two of four main pillars: the initial health assessment, and advanced nutritional strategies to maximise muscle and prevent fat gain. Stay tuned for part two to explore long-term health monitoring, timelines for bulking and training considerations. (0:00) - The Theoretical Perfect Bulk (1:44) - The Four Pillars for the

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01:15:29

E37 - Sam Meaney: Injury Management with a Clinical...

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2025/08/28

Dietitian Tyler Brooks and Physiotherapist Sam Meaney discuss the critical intersection of nutrition and physiotherapy in managing and recovering from injuries. (0:00) - Introduction & Background on Sam (2:35) - Working with Clinical vs Performance Clients (5:41) - Body Weight and Joint Health (10:38) - The Role of Nutrition in Injury Treatment (14:38) - Collagen and Vitamin C (21:57) - Anti-Inflammatory Medications (28:25) - Cortisone Injections (33:54) - Sam's Interest Areas in Physiotherapy

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E36 - Bella Murdoch: Endurance Performance Insights...

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2025/08/14

Dietitians Tyler & Bella explore endurance sports and triathlons, diving into the importance of fuelling well, foundational nutrition strategies, signs of underfuelling, specifics to support performance, how to train your gut, carb loading for races and key supplements to consider. As a triathlete herself, Bella shares unique insights to the logistics, challenges and benefits of optimising nutrition for endurance athletes. (0:00) - Introduction & Background on Bella (3:40) - Different Triathlon

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39:48

E35 - High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Deep Dive Into the...

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2025/07/31

Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, dives into the controversial topic of high fructose corn syrup, examining how it's metabolised, how it differs from other sugars, its potential health effects, and whether it truly deserves more concern than other sweeteners. (0:00) - Introduction (1:42) - Understanding High Fructose Corn Syrup (5:58) - HFCS vs Sugar (10:51) - Metabolism of Glucose vs Fructose (21:15) - The Impact of Excessive Fructose Consumption on the Liver (29:09) - Hunger and Insulin Resistance

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E34 - Pre, Intra, and Post-Training Nutrition Part 2:...

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2025/07/17

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, goes into part two of the workout nutrition series, where he deep dives into the performance-enhancing supplements. (0:00) - Background (2:39) - Vasodilators: Beetroot Juice (7:50) - Citrulline Malate (13:14) - Caffeine (29:55) - Collagen (39:18) - Protein Powders (42:44) - Hydroxy Methylbutyrate (HMB) Tyler Brooks: @lift_dietetics

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E33 - Taylor Ryan: Crossfit, Nutrition Myths, and...

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2025/07/03

Sports Dietitians, Tyler Brooks and Taylor Ryan, dive into various aspects of nutrition, particularly focusing on common myths and specific nutritional needs of CrossFit athletes. (0:00) - Introduction (1:01) - What’s a Nutrition Concern People Worry About Unnecessarily? (3:34) - What’s a Nutrition Issue People Overlook but Should Worry About? (8:10) - Should We Be Restricting Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners? (12:51) - Fueling for the CrossFit Games (20:51) - Beneficial Supplements for Crossfit

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39:38

E32 - Pre, Intra, and Post-Training Nutrition Part 1:...

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2025/06/19

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks covers the key components related to optimising pre, intra, and post-workout nutrition. (0:00) - Introduction & Background (1:02) - The Role of Carbohydrates Pre-Workout (8:19) - How to Structure Carbs Around Training (19:30) - Intra-Training Nutrition (22:27) - Intra-Carb Amounts for Longer Events (25:57) - Post-Workout Protein (30:48) - Post-Workout Carbohydrates (36:14) - Post-Workout Rehydration Tyler Brooks: @life_dietetics

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E31 - Jack Bowen: Navigating Common Mistakes in...

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2025/06/05

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, interviews professional boxer Jack Bowen, who shares his extensive experience in boxing, discussing the evolution of nutrition and weight management from his amateur days to his professional career. He emphasises the importance of proper nutrition, hydration, the mental aspects of training & more. (0:00) - Introduction to Jack Bowen (3:19) - Common Mistakes as an Amateur Fighter (7:09) - Experience With Success Between Weight Classes (13:34) - Training &

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39:34

E30 - Deep Dive Q&A #1

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2025/05/22

Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, takes a deep dive into various nutrition-related questions. (0:00) - Introduction (0:51) - Does the Quality of Meat From Butchers vs Supermarkets Matter? (10:49) - Why Do I Have High Liver Enzymes in a Blood Test Despite Not Drinking, Doing Drugs or Being Overweight? (17:05) - Does Having a Beer or Two After Training Decrease Recovery or Training Adaptations? (21:33) - How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle and Strength if You Have Time Away From Training Due to Surgery

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E29 - Why I Get Excited About These Supplements (Part...

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2025/05/08

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, discusses three key performance supplements: creatine, beta-alanine, and glycerol. He explores their benefits, mechanisms of action, and practical applications for athletes looking to enhance their performance and recovery. (0:00) - Introduction (4:03) - Creatine: How It Works & Optimal Dosage Beyond Just 3-5g (14:16) - Creatine: Safety & Potential Side Effects (21:44) - Creatine & Concussions (28:20) - Creatine & Improving Cognition After Poor Sleep (31:42) -

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45:29

E28 - Amy Kellner: Surgical and Cosmetic Nutrition...

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2025/04/24

Dietitian, Tyler Brooks interviews Amy Kellner, a Dietitian with a unique background in nutrition, specialising in cosmetic nutrition. They explore the importance of nutrition before and after surgery, the role of protein and hydration in recovery, and the challenges faced by patients undergoing bariatric surgery. (0:00) - Introduction to Amy & How She Got Into Cosmetic Nutrition (9:10) - Nutrition Considerations Pre-surgery (14:19) - Nutrition Considerations Post-surgery (20:50) - Challenges &

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E27 - Why I Get Excited About These Supplements (ft....

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2025/04/10

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, takes an in-depth look at three key nutrients in the world of dietary supplements - unpacking their significance, benefits, and the common misconceptions that surround them. He sheds light on lesser-known insights that often go overlooked in mainstream discussions. (0:00) - Introduction & General Considerations (6:22) - Vitamin C (21:16) - Vitamin D (35:32) - NAC (45:38) - Closing Thoughts & Suggestions Tyler Brooks: @lift_dietetics

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E26 - Matt Gorle: Bodybuilding Performance & Coaching

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2025/03/27

Sports Dietitian, Tyler Brooks, interviews Matt Role, 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 Gorle (1:51) - How Matt Got Into Business & Where He Is Now (5:03) - Nutrition for Powerlifting vs

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26:05

E25 - Q&A #2 Episode with Tyler & Hanah

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2025/03/13

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 Hyrox and What Are Some Nutritional Considerations? (18:03) - Should We Eat 30 Different Fruits & Veggies

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E24: Deep Dive Into Ozempic & Other GLP1 Weight Loss...

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2025/02/27

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 History of Ozempic & How it Works (4:45) - What Are the Effects? (7:11) - The Rise of These in the Market &

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