I was looking up throat remedies for my boyfriend who sings yesterday and ran across a couple of great juicing tips for public speakers and singers who want to keep their voices in tip top shape during a show.
Pineapple Juice
A number of professional singers gargle or drink Pineapple juice during shows.
According to Isabella Snow , a long time blues singer it is very important for singers to keep their throats well lubricated - to do this she says Pineapple Juice does a great job .
"Far and away, the best choice available. Doesn’t matter if it’s room temp or a bit chilled, but nothing cold. And nothing with chunks in it, those can make you cough. Pineapple juice is slick, it will instantly moisten your throat, wet your tongue – and cause you to salivate, which is the best lubrication you can find. 1 glass per 45 minute set, a sip or two between songs, that’s all you need. Remember, you’re just lubricating, not quenching thirst. Do not go overboard with pineapple juice, you will spend the next morning in the bathroom. Crazy as pineapple juice sounds, it’s the best thing you can use, and I’ve converted every opera singer I’ve ever mentioned it to."
Source: http://hubpages.com/hub/Tips-For-Singers-and-Public-Speakers-Throat-Lubrication-
Tori Amos' Lemonaid
On stage, Tori Amos drinks a lemonade like drink to rehydrate herself. She calls it "Duncanade" after her former chef Duncan Pickford, is similar to an electrolyte replenisher. (she also uses lip gloss to keep her lips moist during performances - thinking Raw Coconut Butter/Oil might do the trick just as well :).
Duncanade:
- 2 L. water
- 2 lemons, chopped, seeded and pithed (1 whole lemon per L. of water)
- Blend lemons with 1 1/2 L. of the water
- Strain and discard pulp
- Blend that with 10-12 oz. honey that's been blended with 1/2 L. water
- Add the remaining 1 L. water
- 4 pinches of salt (1 pinch for every 1/2 L. water -- more if you sweat a lot)
- 24 drops of essential lemon oil (6 for every 1/2 L. water)
- 1/4 t. cinnamon
- Strain again
"This magical lemonade works wonders for me. The honey in it feels smooth going down your throat, and best of all, provides instant salivation. Duncanade is also extremely tasty -- not too sweet, and not too sour."
Source: http://retrogrademusic.blogspot.com/2009/03/singers-with-sore-throats-beyond-normal.html
4 comments:
This recipe sounds fantastic! I might even make a Popsicle out of it just for fun:)
I don't understand the quantities here. You start with 2L. You use 1.5 for the lemons and another half with honey. That's already 2L. Where has the extra liter come from? It says "Add the remaining 1L water"
Thanks
Hi,
I don't understand the quantities here. I realize this is Duncan's recipe, but can you explain please?
It says start with 2L, 1.5L is used for the lemon, then half is used with honey. That's already 2L, but then it says "add the remaining 1L". According to my calculations there should be no water left out of the 2L.
Thanks.
I believe it is a typo in the original recipe. You add honey and 1/2L of water to the 1.5L (not to 1L) to total 2L. Hope that helps.
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