What not to Eat

The following foods should not be consumed less than three hours prior yo your performance or session:

Milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy

I apologize; I know. The best food is cheese. However, the body finds it challenging to process dairy products in general. Before your show, it strictly forbidden. Acid reflux is a common side effect that can burn your voice cords and travel up your esophagus.

It always sticks to everything in your throat, making the mucus that’s already there thicker. Your flexibility is impeded by this super mucus (yum), which makes you want to clean your throat more frequently. Not adorable

Processed sugar

Foods that are too sweet are bad for you. Candy, juice, Nutella, gummy snacks, and other highly processed, high-sugar meals should be avoided. Sugar, like dairy products, has a tendency to linger in your throat and mouth as phlegmy grossness (scientific term, y’all). When you consume sugar without getting enough fiber or protein to counteract it, you may experience rapid fatigue after the initial sugar surge. It will instantly drain the vigor from your lovely voice.

Caffeine

Due to its diuretic properties, caffeine causes frequent urination and dehydration. Your vocal folds get severely dried out as well. To perform successfully, your voice has to be lubricated. Caffeine dries you out and interferes with creation of mucus

Not only does it causes a mess, but it also tends to tighten your muscles in your throat, which puts needless strain on your vocal cords. Before performances, you should avoid drinking coffee and caffeinated teas.

Chocolate

The triple threat is chocolate. Caffeine is naturally included in ti, which will dehydrate you tighten the muscles surrounding your vocal cords. It also causes acid reflux. Furthermore, chocolate typically has a high sugar content. Let this guy go till after the performance

Fried foods

Anything that has been cooked in a lot of oil or deep fried has a tendency to clog your vocal cords with fat. Another thing that can cause heartburn is fried food; you don’t want to have indigestion right before a performance!

Butter

Using a large curly straw, a generous amount of ice cubes, and glass of water that has been partially frozen in the freezer are maybe the best ways to enjoy it. However, drinks that are very hot or cold can negatively impact your voice. They cause unneeded stress and a loss of flexibility by tightening the muscles in your throat.

Alcohol

Many vocalists i know enjoy having a drink before a performance to help them relax and get “lubricated.” Although it’s not a good idea to start this habit in the first place, drinking alcohol doesn’t actually physically “lubricate” anything.

Alcohol will just dry up your throat, just like coffee does. Not to mention, sugary juices and sodas are also used in the creation of numerous mixed cocktail. Save that drink for after your set, please!