Duncan Rock Nutrition

12/12/2022

10/10/2022

Another clip from my conversation with where we discuss the benefits and detriments of using the term natural as a synonym for good in nutrition.

07/10/2022

Another snippet from my chat with the brilliant . We talk about fad diets, fasting, hormonal responses to food and - apparently - the consumption of bull testicles.

22/09/2022

A had the pleasure of chatting again with about nutrition for performers. Here we discuss the commercialisation of the vegan diet movement and its potential negative impact on the health of young people.

16/10/2020

Joining the talented Musical Theatre students this coming Monday to give a live webinar and Q&A on nutritional issues for performers.
Will be discussing
▪️hydration
▪️energy balance
▪️nutrition for mental health and well being
▪️optimal exercise modalities for singers
▪️ how to eat a nutritious diet on a student budget
Looking forward to meeting and chatting with you all.

09/10/2020

Physical fashion trends come and go. It’s important to remember they often have nothing to do with health.
Nobody cared about a thigh gap until some dumb magazine made it a thing. Men of my grandfathers generation never thought about their 6-packs.
I always encourage clients to focus on heath. Whatever physical changes flow from that are a (normally welcome) supplementary benefit.

05/10/2020

Thanks to all those who attended my webinar today for Collective Creative Initiative. And thank you for your kind feedback.
Full webinar can be accessed here for 30 days.
https://youtu.be/bfrf66ikJAM

05/10/2020

An excerpt from my webinar today for Collective Creative Initiative on ‘Diet and Depression’.
Full video can be found here:
https://youtu.be/bfrf66ikJAM

01/10/2020

In a period of time when mental health is likely to suffer diet can either be:
▪️a useful tool to help us through a difficult period
▪️a mechanism through which we further exacerbate mental health issues.
Those of us in creative industries have been hit hard by the pandemic. The team and I recognise this and are offering a free webinar on ‘Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health.’
Join us live on Monday 5th October at 11.30am or you can catch it on demand at
www.collectivecreativeinitiatve.co.uk
after the fact.
Stay safe and stay healthy friends.

30/09/2020

Does exercise affect your voice in a positive or negative way?
My colleague, the brilliant speech and language therapist , and I are doing some research into the effect of exercise on the vocal mechanism .
I would love to collect some anecdotal experience from friends and colleagues who might have something to say regarding this. (Not necessarily only singers/voice actors)
Let me know if you have something you’d like to share. I’d love to hear it.

28/09/2020

Cultured meat potentially represents an opportunity for people to consume a culturally, culinarily and nutritionally significant commodity (meat) without the overwhelming ethical and environmental concerns currently attached.
But will an obsession with the undefined concept of ‘naturalness’ get in the way? Recent research suggests it likely will. Many people acknowledging a disgust factor that would likely prevent consumption.
I’m interested in your feelings about this new food commodity? Would you eat a steak grown in a lab?

25/09/2020

In a time where mental health is likely to suffer, our diet can either be a useful tool to help us through a difficult period or a mechanism through which we further exacerbate mental health issues.
New blog update on my website where I outline nutritional interventions that may have a beneficial effect on depressive symptoms.

https://duncanrocknutrition.com/helpful-tips/diet-and-depression-an-often-dismissed-correlation

23/09/2020

NEW BLOG UPDATE!
In my career as a Nutritionist I have had to learn to talk honestly and objectively about the issue of weight while being empathetic to the sensitive nature of the issue.
In a new blog I outline the principles that guide how I talk about this potentially difficult issue.
Full blog here - https://duncanrocknutrition.com/blog/how-i-talk-about-obesityoverweight-objectively-defining-principles
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22/09/2020

Are natural foods inherently better? Or is this pervasive idea based entirely on marketing?
In my new blog ‘The Naturalistic Fallacy in Nutrition’ I discuss this concept and talk about how it may impact the future of food consumption.
Check it out - https://duncanrocknutrition.com/blog/the-naturalistic-fallacy-in-nutrition

21/09/2020

Hey everyone!

I'm stoked to announce that I am offering my services as a performance nutritionist through the brilliant Resonance app. I have been working at the Voice Care Centre (London) helping singers and voice actors optimise their nutrition to best accomplish their goals as performers, and am excited to bring that experience and knowledge to this platform.

Resonance is a mobile platform designed for professionals, employers, and students in the creative industry. I’m so excited to be part of their launch, and I’m inviting everyone to download the app and create a profile. Once you’ve registered, search for my name and you’ll be able to work with me directly! You can also tap the link below to go direct -
https://resonance.app.link/YK1UtIKPX9

To download the Resonance app and book a session with me today, tap the link in my bio above using your mobile phone. I am offering a 50% discount for first time users.
I look forward to working with you on the Resonance platform soon!

21/09/2020

NEW ARTICLE UPDATE!:
How to use nutrition to improve your sleep quality.
Poor quality sleep is linked with impaired cognitive function, weight gain and increased risk of many chronic diseases. In this article I offer simple but effective advice on how to use nutrition to improve your sleep quality.
Article up on www.duncanrocknutrition.com.

18/09/2020

Listening to the brilliant ‘Natural’ by has hammered home how ubiquitous the naturalistic fallacy is in the world of Nutrition.
A blog to this effect coming soon

17/09/2020

For my friends at Stay At Home Choir who enjoy a good cup of coffee. Is caffeine bad for your voice?

17/09/2020

For my friends Stay At Home Choir - the impact of dairy on the voice. How this helps!

16/09/2020

Looking forward to my live Q&A with the incredible 15,000 strong Stay At Home Choir this evening. I’ll be answering all questions related to nutrition for vocal health and performance. See you there!

Voice Care Centre

15/09/2020

I’ve had a few people ask questions about this topic recently. Here is an article I have written about the link between diet and depression.

https://duncanrocknutrition.com/helpful-tips/diet-and-depression-an-often-dismissed-correlation

15/09/2020

Perhaps the best, most succinct advice I’ve ever read on any topic.

14/09/2020

Gave a webinar today for the folk at Collective Creative Initiative. Thanks for coming and for your questions!

Those that missed it can catch it on their FREE YouTube series:
https://youtu.be/I2Vl6CzNCsM

Duncan Rock MMus, PGCert (nutritional science) - has an active international career as an operatic baritone. He has performed roles at many of the world's le...

11/09/2020

Liver is the most nutrient dense meat and arguably the most nutrient dense food in the world. But it is often forgotten in modern cooking.
Liver is high in:
▪️vitamin A
▪️folic acid
▪️zinc, copper and iron
▪️a range of B vitamins
▪️choline
▪️protein (while being low in fat)
And it’s extremely inexpensive!
There used to be some concern over the cholesterol content of liver. But recent research has suggested this is not an issue for the vast majority of people. Further, any concerns relating to liver storing ‘toxins’ are unfounded.
Avoid liver if you are pregnant or have gout. But if not fry some up with onions and enjoy. Delicious and nutritious!

10/09/2020

I’ll be joining the brilliant team this coming Monday 14th at 11.30am (BST)giving a webinar on Nutrition for Optimal Vocal Health and Performance.
Join us live or you can catch it after on their excellent YouTube channel where you can find phenomenal free content on all things creative.

09/09/2020

Food is so much more than calories and macronutrient profile.
However, culture and marketing can trick us into believing certain things are healthy or unhealthy at face value.
Don’t let clever advertisements fool you. Many products advertised as healthy are just junk food in disguise.

08/09/2020

The 10/10/10 principle.
Incorporate these 3 simple things into your daily routine for significant improvements to your general health.

07/09/2020

With the new information regarding the COVID/obesity interaction clients have been asking me about BMI - body mass index.
On top of this I see the relatively simple and straightforward concept become the subject of internet vitriol. With many labelling it as pseudo science, junk science (or other fairly meaningless terms when not qualified with justification). I even notice some health professionals pandering to the unnecessary outrage.
In short BMI is a useful screening tool but a fairly crude (even unhelpful) diagnostic tool. That means:
▪️it is useful when discussing larger population health issues (eg COVID/obesity interaction)
▪️less useful when used to make specific determinations or predictions about the health of an individual
For this reason I recommend to my clients to not dismiss the concept outright - it certainly is not ‘junk science’. But it is important to not get hung up on this (or really any other) simple health measure.
Instead, focus on making general improvements to your diet and lifestyle. Manageable changes that make you feel better. Changes in things like BMI, weight, waist circumference etc will flow from this in a healthy and organic way.

06/09/2020

Shocking new evidence regarding the COVID/obesity interaction and why I support the new government initiatives to tackle rates of overweight/obesity.

05/09/2020

I work with clients of all sorts of needs, from simple weight management to nutrition associated with cancer treatment.
On top of this I have a particular specialisation in nutrition for optimal vocal health.
I am resident Nutritionist at the Voice Care Centre (London) where I work with singers and other professional voice users helping them to optimise their performance and treat vocal disorders.
This video is about the notion that milk and dairy products are bad for your voice. Is it a myth or is there any truth to it?