by Davo00167 on May 7th, 2007

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What foods or drinks that help for singing?

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  • by zee-ster on May 7th, 2007

    zee-ster

    i find that tea with honey and fresh lemon is quite soothing to the throat. (i like earl grey.)

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  • by Boogieman on January 6th, 2008

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    I agree with lemon and honey, but that is usually for an irritated or congested throat. It does work. After fifty years of singing, I have not found any specific foods or drinks that help. Anything that sharpens, yet relaxes the mind, and gives you energy is good. The best medicine I've ever found to make one sing better is a good audience and a good back-up band. Practice is the best thing you can do to help you sing better.

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  • by anonymous on February 26th, 2009

    anonymous

    Hot Toddy - water, whisky, lemon, sugar and honey SORTED!

    oh and obviously plenty of water, and no / limited dairy and citrus! x

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  • by shortyburb on January 17th, 2009

    shortyburb

    Lemons are the worst for your vocal cords. Some people may say to suck on one right before you sing but it doesnt do anything to make you better. I know that chocolate and dairy make it worse for me because of the mucus.

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  • by Eggenator on January 7th, 2009

    Eggenator

    Hott water with honnny

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  • by jason.linsey on December 7th, 2010

    jason.linsey

    Caffiene, alcohol, dairy, spicy foods & acidic foods (such as citrus fruits) are all NOT good for the voice.

    For good vocal care take a good anti-oxidant supplement - Vitamins A,C,E & Selenium. Also Magnesium & Zinc. The best source of anti-oxidants is Acai Berry. ( http://www.thejuiceguy.net )

    Honey is also good. Apparently Manuka honey is best.

    I found this great website (posting it here for informational purposes only) - http://www.your-personal-singing-guide.com/good-singing-foods.html

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  • by Zara on September 9th, 2008

    Zara

    Plain water is the only thing - drink 6 to 8 glasses a day. However there are lots of things to avoid. Lemon is acid and irritates the vocal cords, spicy foods have a similar effect. Tea and coffee contain caffeine which dehydrates you and dries out your larynx. Honey contains sugar which can - as can dairy products - cause the body to generate too much mucus in the throat so you have to keep clearing it. As for so-called throat sweets, they often contain menthol which, again, dries out the vocal cords. I got all this information first-hand from an ENT specialist after I developed vocal nodules, so it stands a good chance of being correct.

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  • by Bathory on January 7th, 2009

    Bathory

    Just boil a cup of water with peeled ginger, let it warm, then drink the liquid. It's proven.

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  • by Anonymous on December 16th, 2009

    What about chicken broth

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