Nutrition for the Vocal Athlete

In this episode, I speak with Duncan Rock. Duncan is a healthcare practitioner and opera singer.  As a singer he has spent over a decade singing roles in some of the world’s leading opera houses.  As a healthcare practitioner, he holds masters degrees in both physiotherapy and nutritional science.  He is a leading expert on nutrition for singers and professional voice users.  

His platform, called The Vocal Pro Health Hub, specializes in providing the latest nutritional and vocal health information.

This episode covers:

• Duncan’s story from international opera singer to health practitioner
• The most common issue voice users face when it comes to nutrition
• Misinformation about nutrition
• How to stop under-nourishing yourself as a performer
• Meal timing before performances - what’s the best time to eat?
• What should we eat before to help us fuel for performance?
• Do spicy foods or sparkling drinks cause reflux?
• What can help with reflux symptoms?
• Do milk and dairy products actually cause issues for the voice? 
• The myth of honey lemon tea for singers 
• How much hydration should we aim for as singers or voice users

Duncan's Youtube videos as mentioned:

Honey Lemon Tea

Reflux, Nutrition and Hydration

Duncan's Instagram