Vocalist Diets

Vocalist diets. Keep food and liquids out of the lungs is the voice box’s (larynx’s) primary function in the body. The passageways for breathing and swallowing are connected to your mouth and throat. The larynx is where those tubes split and stay apart. Your voice box acts as a switching station between these pathways due to its position and function. This is essential to its biological function of airway protection.

VOCALIST DIETS

Food does not come into contact with your vocal folds. Therefore, while it’s acceptable to eat satisfying meals like steaming soup in chilly weather or ice cream when your throat is hot and dry, the more crucial rule is to base your food choices on your general health rather than what could temporarily soothe your throat. How you use it and the atmosphere around you keep your voice more immediately comfortable.

What not to Eat;

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

1. Milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy

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

2. Processed sugar

Although, 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.

3. Caffeine

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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.

4. 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

5. Fried foods

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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!

6. 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.

7. Alcohol

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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.

Summary

Like coffee, alcohol will just cause your throat to get dry. Not to add that many mixed cocktails are made with sugary juices and sodas. After your set, save that drink for later.