MacRory Nutrition

15/09/2023

Hey!

Starting October 4th, I'm opening up opportunities for new Nutrition case study candidates for 2024.

If you are grappling with symptoms like IBS, food intolerances, fatigue, brain fog, acid reflux, obesity (whether it's mild or substantial), muscle aches and pains, eczema, hormonal imbalances, or perhaps you're simply seeking to boost your health through dietary changes I'm here to offer my expertise.

Here's what I bring to the table:
I specialise in exploring the intricate connections between our body's physiological systems and how they're influenced by our diet, genetics and lifestyle choices. I delve into the root causes of diseases and the risk factors associated with specific conditions using a whole body Functional Medicine approach...which means I don't ignore any symptoms (historic or current), regardless of if they appear unrelated to one another.

I can assist you in navigating the NHS testing options available through your GP, helping you uncover the reasons behind your less-than-optimal health. Additionally, I can provide access to private functional testing at discounted rates through reputable UK laboratories, should you opt for this route to uncover underlying factors the NHS don't have the resources to test for, unless you are a life or death emergency.

Who I can't assist at the moment:
Regrettably, I'm unable to provide support if you're currently pregnant, undergoing cancer treatment, have Type 1 Diabetes, suffer from IBD such as Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's Disease, or have an ongoing serious illness requiring hospital care.
If you're dealing with an eating disorder or disordered eating and need support, please don't hesitate to reach out. I have access to qualified professionals in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Nutrition who are ready to chat with you. You are always welcome in my inbox with absolute 100% confidentiality.

What I'm not:
I'm not a promoter of Juice Plus, Slimming World, or any other weight loss plan.
I don't ask you to track calories, and my approach is balanced, realistic and educational.
I'm here to collaborate with you on crafting a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan to reach your goals or alleviate troublesome symptoms, all under the guidance of your healthcare provider and my acedemic supervisors. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, consistently backed by rigorous scientific research.

If you're interested in working together, please don't hesitate to contact me. Next year, my time is available without charge, and I'm enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge to help you improve your health.

22/02/2022

How to fight ageing?
Resistance training. It you don't use it you'll lose it.

Resistance training maintains bone density fighting osteoporosis and maintains/increases muscle mass, leading to increased metabolic rate. Good for maintaining a healthy body %, fighting disease and healing as we age.
Consider your energy intake...do you need as many calories as you needed when you were younger?

IS A SLOWER METABOLISM THE REASON I’M GAINING WEIGHT AS I GROW OLDER? The answer to this question was contained in one of the most important studies published in 2021. Herman Pontzer from the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University in the United States and colleagues conducted t...

17/02/2022

Protein takes more time and more energy (kcals) to digest than fat and carbs. Adding protein will help you feel fuller for longer. Protein contains amino acids essential for repairing and growing new muscle after a work out.

Veggies are nutrient dense, low calorie. You get a lot of veggies for your calories so they also help with feelings of fullness.

Drinking your calories is a massive waste of your allowance and soon spirals you out of a deficit into a surplus. Drink water, tea and coffee.

Eating out, taking away or buying ready meals will see you additional eating hidden calories. The time it takes to prepare will allow you time to choose how much oil, butter or cream goes in your food...or allow you chose to cut it out.

Most "snack" food is highly processed and designed to be over eaten and craved. If you want a snack, portion off an amount that doesn't take you over you allowance and then out the bag away before you start eating.

16/02/2022

PFB (Pre-Facebook)
This was nearly 20years ago. I actually remember balancing my old Nokia on the telephone table to take a "self portrait" for a boyfriend at the time. 20 attempts to take the "perfect" photo. I've learned many many lessons about perfectionism since then.

But that's what life is, one long journey of lessons and experiences.

It's up to us to carve those experiences for ourselves, and take the best we can from those lessons.

We don't always get it right 1st or even 3rd time, but we can certainly have a lot of fun trying. There's no such thing as "perfection" we're human. Even if you think you're being "perfect" the chances are you're not, or something else is being sacrificed as a cost of you striving for perfectionism.

So relax. Embrace imperfection and strive for the best for yourself, not someone else's idea of perfection.

16/02/2022

Chocolate cream Profitterols with pistachio ice-cream...

Yes the raspberries were nipples.on bo***es as soon as she bought the plate out🤣

#5:2

16/02/2022

Chipotle Spicy Bean and Vegetable tray baked spiked with Rosemary, topped with a Chipotle Pork Steak. (Steak Optional)

I had mine without the pork, with a dollop of ricotta stirred in....dreamy.

Ingredients:
Celery
Red, yellow, green peppers
Shallots
Mixed beans
Butter beans
Courgette
Mushrooms
Chilli
Chopped tomatoes
Oregano
Rosemary
Smoked Paprika
Chipotle Sauce
Sea salt
Smokey bacon OR finely diced Halloumi for vegetarians

16/02/2022

You can do it, despite all the reasons you tell yourself why you can't.

#5:2

16/02/2022

Unsweetened Swiss Muesli, cinnamon and banana with vanilla protein milk.

If you find yourself snacking in the evening some people find it helpful to have a quick breakfast and lunch.

I've fortified mine with some added protein powder this morning as recently I've been a bit low on protein. The addition will also keep me fuller for longer !

12/02/2022

HIP TO WAIST RATIO
A fantastic tool to use instead of the outdated BMI calculator...

The waist to hip ratio compares the size of your waist, to your hip measurement. If your hips are bigger than your waist you are a pear shape. If your...

12/02/2022

Making positive changes to our diet should come BEFORE we start tracking calories and macros. Creating a healthy relationship with food is paramount for anyone trying to lose weight and KEEP it off.

The time has come to recognise the folly of counting calories in favour of recognising the importance of food quality and nutrient diversity says BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifesty…

10/02/2022

Recent findings around the inherited factors of coeliac disease and the environmental factors that effect gene expression...

If you know a Coeliac please share this with them💓

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC8790554/

09/02/2022

VITAMIN D and Sunshine.
You don't need foreign sunshine to get your fill of Vitamin D.

You also dont need to worry about vapour trails, clouds and friends with government conspiracy theories. (A recent thing I've seen!)

Cholesterol in your skin is synthesized by UV rays into Vitamin D. We need 15mins of natural light exposure a day to get enough for our body. Even in winter, and yes even when it's cloudy.

Vitamin D is fat soluble and is stored in the body unlike B vitamins, so it can also accumulate and be used when we need it.

We also obtain vitamin D from some foods like Fatty fish, like tuna, mackerel, and salmon.
Foods fortified with vitamin D, like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and cereals.
Beef liver.
Cheese.
Egg yolks.

So relax, take a walk at lunch time and soak up that winter sunlight. ☀️