What should I drink on Sunday morning - Live Q&A with Charmaine Brown

[@lb4374]

Throat coat is my favorite tea for singing!🍵 there are some really yummy almond milk creamers for coffee now too. 👍

[@worshipvocalist]

For sure!

[@darlenemcintyre9998]

I drink peppermint tea and lots of water. I also use slippery elm lozenges between practice and worship which was recommended by health food store.

[@worshipvocalist]

Great!

[@bellaboop1]

Glad to know oatmilk and honey are okay. I can't go without cereal and coffee in the morning it's usually a full English breakfast for me but there's no time on Sunday. I'm changing this week! No more sweetened creamer in the coffee or dairy 🎤

[@worshipvocalist]

That's great!

[@jasminmagana7331]

Thank you for your advice ma'am will surely do it to further enhance my voice and glorify God with this voice that He gave me😇🙌

[@worshipvocalist]

You're very welcome!

[@RUT812]

You are so right about dairy! I reversed GERD & got off my Rx Prevacid immediately after ditching dairy. I did an elimination diet & found out that dairy was the culprit. Sugar isn’t that good, either, but I consume it in moderation. I always sweeten my tea with organic Stevia that has no additives. I eat fruit, too.

[@worshipvocalist]

That's awesome! So good to be aware of our body in these ways!

[@beaukyle1721]

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[@giovannibenson3954]

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[@PinkieJoJo]

My recent go to is hot water with lemon and honey. Just water with lemon dries my throat out. I have to have that honey to keep it moist. I also have a singers throat spray which has honey in it.

[@worshipvocalist]

That's great! It's important to be aware of what feels best for our voice!

[@faithbwire9164]

In Kenya🇰🇪 it's Chai and mandazi I really get that donuts and pastry after service

[@worshipvocalist]

Yes it’s very important to be aware of what we’re putting into our body!

[@princesspearsaincat1]

Wow thank you for the information

[@worshipvocalist]

You're welcome!

[@hannahletexier3976]

This video was on my trending

[@worshipvocalist]

Hope you enjoyed the tips!

[@hannahletexier3976]

The Worship Vocalist I sure did enjoy it!! I have been watching your videos and they are very helpful! Thanks!

[@worshipvocalist]

@@hannahletexier3976 you're welcome!

[@worshipvocalist]

@@hannahletexier3976 you're welcome!

[@ST52655]

I lowered my cholesterol levels back to the normal range by following my doctor’s advice: Nothing from a cow Nothing from a pig Nothing fried No dairy In addition to that, I started eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast; no added sugar. For the most part, I have cut sugar out of my diet. I don’t consume any sugar whatsoever at home, and am very selective about what I eat at restaurants. My diet is also full of whole grains like oats and whole wheat bread, and I drink tea (no coffee). All of the above changes have improved my overall health as well as my voice.

[@worshipvocalist]

So glad to hear about these health choices!

[@lb4374]

Wow! Thank you for this!! When are you starting your clean eating channel?

[@worshipvocalist]

Haha hopefully one day! I've definitely learned a lot over the last couple years!

[@lindawilliams5622]

What do you think about ginger root and cinnamon tea with apple cider vinegar with honey?

[@worshipvocalist]

All these things are great for the voice! The only thing I would say is - if you drink it, and it DOESN'T make your voice feel great, don't drink it! Sometimes we power through something because it's healthy, but don't actually listen to our individual body saying "I don't want that!"

[@artforlove2832]

unsweetend oat milk is great in coffee! Or silk coconut milk. (I have to stay dairy free which is a blessing in disguise ;) )

[@worshipvocalist]

Definitely!

[@faithbwire9164]

For me milk is a non issue but sugar is especially sweet things like chocolate so am working on this in 2021. So help me God thank you

[@worshipvocalist]

I hear ya!

[@atheliaecheverria7576]

I definitely do not drink coffee at all on Sunday morning, but only because I get really nervous and I don’t need the extra Jitters!

[@worshipvocalist]

I hear ya!

[@EaglesNotChickens999]

What do you think about Pineapple juice?

[@worshipvocalist]

I personally find that sugary juice (even natural sugars) increase mucus production, but others find that pineapple juice in particular helps decrease mucus! If it helps you, then go for it!

[@dtwice09]

Hi Charmaine, I'm Portugueses and I am loving to listen yours recomendations to Sing better. Thank you so much. Normally I drink natural orange juice every morning. Is that ok? For sundays too?

[@worshipvocalist]

Hey! I would recommend sticking with straight water or watering down the orange juice quite a bit, as the citric acid is quite high in orange juice and it can be irritating to the voice. But it's great to get the vitamins in!

[@BerniceSWB]

I used a Almond, Cashew & Macadamia milk and now I can't even think of using cow's milk. 🤔 It just doesn't taste good anymore. I am yet to find a good honey and leafy peppermint tea, instead of the ones available in the tea bags.

[@worshipvocalist]

I hear ya!

[@jamiefraser3621]

Hey Charmaine! I regularly drink black coffee with sugar free vanilla syrup. That ok?

[@worshipvocalist]

I would recommend weaning off the syrup-it most likely has some sort of artificial sweetener/flavor in it, which are also not good for the voice!

[@samysantarella8287]

I find that I can drink the coffee with sugar and cream, as long as I drink water the night before, and that morning. I drink nothing but water, and one coffee in the morning every day. Maybe I’ll have another coffee after dinner if I ate too much. To be honest, I’ve never experienced having a tired voice. Is that even possible? Well, of course it is. Have you ever met someone else whose voice never gets tired?

[@worshipvocalist]

Different singers have different levels of stamina, depending on their natural talent, age and vocal training!

[@heart.to.worship]

what about eggs, should they be avoided as well?

[@worshipvocalist]

Yes, I recommend sticking to plant-based eating as much as possible.

[@MLHevGreer]

What about almond milk?

[@worshipvocalist]

Almond milk is good!

[@rositatomashevska6136]

Hey! I have a question... What do I do to avoid excess saliva in my mouth which makes me wanna gulp on every two words of the song... It's so annoying!😅😆

[@worshipvocalist]

It often means you need to hydrate more throughout the day-and work on confidence, as the excess saliva production is sometimes related to nerves!

[@christylissettegarcia]

My voice is so dry (after practice ) that I am unable to sing appropriately during the actual worship (which is 45 minutes after practice)I drink at least 3 bottles during practice.

[@worshipvocalist]

Try to hydrate LOTS the day before and from the moment you wake up in the morning - be sipping water all the time as you get ready. When we drink water it doesn't "instantly" hydrate our voice, it takes some time, so once the throat feels dry there's no quick fix! But hydrating slowly over the morning can be much more effective! And make sure to completely cut out sugar in the morning, as that can contribute to the dryness.

[@christylissettegarcia]

The Worship Vocalist thanks for the advice. I will try that so that Sunday I will be ready.

[@pompom1087]

I drink almond milk and oat milk I can't eat dairy

[@worshipvocalist]

That's great! It's good to find what works for your body!

[@iloveclarkk]

I heard peppermint tea ...

[@worshipvocalist]

Yes, most herbal teas are great for the voice - peppermint tea is a good choice!

[@boazworship7305]

got ahead with your bad self. You sound like a fitness trainer. I tell my fitness clients this all the time.

[@worshipvocalist]

For sure!

[@boazworship7305]

@@worshipvocalist I have the water thing down pack. not I just have to get those lip rolls down.

[@heatherstump9465]

I agree-dairy isn’t what you want to drink before singing. But (as a dairy farmer’s daughter) I would encourage you to learn the facts about milk and milk production from actual farmers and not propaganda blogs online. There is far less hormones in milk than soy beverage. And there aren’t any hormones added to it after the fact. 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄 If you don’t want to drink milk, great-that’s your choice! But don’t go around spreading blatant misinformation. I think we can agree that truthfulness is important.

[@worshipvocalist]

Hey Heather! I agree that truthfulness is important of course! I do still hold to my opinions and the research I've done on the topic-but I know it's a highly controversial topic and don't wish to debate! :)

[@RUT812]

I did an elimination diet & found out that dairy was the culprit. My GERD went away right after I ditched dairy, & I no longer have to take Rx Prevacid. I use plant-based milks. Dairy causes acid reflux, bloating & stomach cramps that last for hours after I eat even a little dairy. It’s a real problem.

[@EaglesNotChickens999]

I love dairy products! But maybe just not on Sunday morning!