What Drinks Hydrate the Voice and are Good For SINGING??

What Drinks Hydrate the Voice and are good For SINGING??
What Foods Hydrate the Voice: https://youtu.be/6a5TnebMQDw

What drinks can help hydrate the voice? Here I am going to list a few drinks or options to help hydrate the voice before singing and what things help with overall vocal health. I have had a few subscribers ask this very question so here are the facts.

First are a few drinks to avoid before a performance:
Stay away from dairy, caffeine, alcohol, and soda.
There are a lot of drinks that are dehydrating, acidic or even produce extra phlegm. Caffeine does produce an alteration in voice quality but the effect can vary for each person.

"In the United States (U.S.), more than 90 percent of adults use caffeine regularly, with an average consumption of more than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day. This is more caffeine than in two 6-ounce cups of coffee or five 12-ounce cans of soft drink."

One of the most overlooked aspects of keeping your body working at its peak condition is hydration. No matter what you do, it’s extremely important to keep your body hydrated. Dehydration can cause problems such as headaches, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth.

Being well-hydrated can reap some serious benefits:

6 benefits of staying hydrated
1. Water promotes cardiovascular health. ...
2. Water keeps your body cool. ...
3. Water helps muscles and joints work better. ...
4. Water keeps skin supple. ...
5. Water helps cleanse your body — inside and out.
6. Water helps prevent dry mouth. Water keeps your throat and lips moist and prevents your mouth from feeling dry. ...
So you may have guessed it, but water is very important when you are a singer. Medically, it is recommended to drink half your body weight in ounces of water a day. I usually try to drink at least 62 ounces of water a day but I usually go over that amount. Do slow down on the amount of liquids you are drinking an hour or two before a performance. Usually an hour before I sing, I move from liquids to a cough drop or mint to prevent dry mouth before having to sing.

If you are someone that needs something a little different than water, there are a few more options to help hydrate your voice.

Warm Water with Honey and Lemon: can help soothe and hydrate your voice.

Decaffeinated Herbal Tea
Whenever I catch a head cold and need something to soothe my voice, I usually buy a an herbal tea from the grocery store. There is one in particular called "throat Coat herbal tea" that I really recommend and you can add lemon, honey and even a pinch of cayenne pepper. This combination has worked wonders when feeling sick and just needing something to soothe the voice.

Link to Throat Coat Herbal Tea: https://www.target.com/p/traditional-medicinals-organic-throat-coat-herbal-dietary-supplement-herbal-tea-16ct/-/A-13376466?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Other_All+Products%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=All+Products_Catchall&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9030824&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1246978&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Other_All%20Products+Shopping_Local&adgroup=All%20Products_Catchall&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9030824&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvebhBRD5ARIsAIQUmnnua2biWNXOil1lEGz0kV6G-MI2SIwIS67Kt9ZV8xhVqFrHydKTL8oaAuQfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Be sure to subscribe!! In my next video I will share hydrating foods that can help the singing voice!

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Websites that helped with my research:

https://www.singlikeastar.com/vocal-hygiene-the-best-drinks-and-food-to-keep-you-hydrated/

https://flypaper.soundfly.com/play/singers-diet-20-things-singers-shouldnt-eat-show/

https://voice-lessons.com/what-to-eat-and-what-to-drink-before-singing/

https://www.onemedical.com/blog/live-well/6-benefits-of-staying-hydrated/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285194.php

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