1. Dairy/Spicy Products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. are all no-no's when it comes to singing. They cause acidic gases to rise from your esophagus and burns the vocal chords. Consuming dairy can also cause phlegm build-up (I know, ew). This also, sadly, includes chocolate. 😥 Anything with any spices can dry out your vocal chords, making it hard to stay hydrated for a performance. It's best to stay away from citrus fruits and tomato products.
2. Caffeine: Okay, this one is a guilty pleasure of mine as I love coffee to the death of me. Caffeine is a diuretic, making you more dehydrated throughout the day. Avoid coffee and soda and drink decaffeinated tea or room temperature water.
3. Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol can dry out your vocal chords, especially if mixing with sodas. Smoking of any kind can damage them, as well.
Staying in moderately physical shape can help keep your vocal chords in a healthy manner, as well as with some safe vocal warm-ups. It's all about how we take care of ourselves! Let me know down in the comment section below if you have any great foods you like to eat on performance day!
Have a blessed day!
Ally 💓
Cites: http://your-personal-singing-guide.com/bad-singing-foods.html
https://www.livestrong.com/article/278098-list-of-good-bad-foods-for-your-voice/
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/play/singers-diet-20-things-singers-shouldnt-eat-show/
https://grantedmusicacademy.com/what-to-eat-and-what-to-drink-before-singing/
Cites: http://your-personal-singing-guide.com/bad-singing-foods.html
https://www.livestrong.com/article/278098-list-of-good-bad-foods-for-your-voice/
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/play/singers-diet-20-things-singers-shouldnt-eat-show/
https://grantedmusicacademy.com/what-to-eat-and-what-to-drink-before-singing/
