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GOOD: Honey – one of the best foods to eat before singing is honey as it soothes the throat (now you know why so many lozenges have honey in them!). Mix honey with warm water and a little bit of lemon juice (not so much as lemon can dry the throat) to get a particularly soothing and calming drink before you sing.
- What should I eat before I sing?
- What foods help your singing voice?
- What food should Singers avoid?
- Are bananas good before singing?
What should I eat before I sing?
And a healthy diet is a balanced diet: lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These will give you energy and stamina, both of which singers need. You might want to avoid dairy products because they can thicken mucus, which can clog you up. Eat lightly before an audition or performance.
What foods help your singing voice?
Best and Worst Foods for Your Voice
- Water. Be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. ...
- Toast and Unsalted Crackers. You can keep your voice naturally hydrated by eating toasted bread and unsalted crackers. ...
- Cantaloupe. Cantaloupes and other melons are about 90% water. ...
- Warm Herbal Tea. ...
- Milk. ...
- Ice Cream. ...
- Bacon. ...
- Citrus.
What food should Singers avoid?
Foods to avoid include foods with high fat content, like fried or greasy foods, eggs, butter and other dairy products; and acidic meals like spicy foods, peppers, concentrated tomato dishes, vinegar, and citrus fruits. It's almost impossible to sing well while burping.
Are bananas good before singing?
The creamy texture of bananas can produce extra mucus and coat your throat, which leads to unclear vocals. The thickness of a banana will inhibit your singing ability and are best to be avoided right before your performance. Eating a banana is essentially the same as eating dairy before singing, both are bad news.
