The 7 Worst Foods For Singers To Avoid Before Singing
There isn't 1 magic trick or pill that I credit my healthy vocal cords to, but I’m highly conscious about which foods I eat and which I avoid!
Because no other instrument reacts so strongly and sensitively to the physical well-being of a singer.
Even when your body breaks down, there are a number of actions you can take to maintain your vocal health.
To help inspire more healthy singing days, here are the 7 worst foods for singers to avoid before singing:
The 7 Worst Foods For Singers To Avoid before singing:
1. Cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy products can create phlegm and get in the way of your natural tone.
2. Nuts and snack foods can leave remnants in the throat that can cause you discomfort. You may need to clear out your throat, which can be damaging and abusive to your vocal cords.
3. Spicy foods can cause acid reflux and irritate your vocal cords. You may need to clear out your throat, which can inflame and damage for vocal folds
4. Fruits or citric juices that have acidic properties, such as oranges, lemons, grapes, and pineapple can cause acid reflux the burns the mucous membranes of the vocal folds and can dry them out.
5. Other foods that create acid reflux include tomatoes/marinara sauce and gum.
6. Fast food and high fat foods cause weight gain and extra strain on your body or voice.
7. Very salty foods and caffeine (sorry, chocolate!), can dry out your body and dry out your throat.
2 Bonus Food Tips
★ Do not perform on an empty stomach!
★ Do not eat food before you sleep, especially foods with acidic properties. Digesting while sleeping or laying on your back increases your chances of triggering acid reflux. In severe cases, the acid from your stomach can float back up and directly damage your vocal cords.
Superstars, remember that self-care is #1, and what we consume directly influences our vocal sound!
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