Nutritionist says some foods could help you sing like Sam Ryder

TikTok sensation Sam Ryder took the United Kingdom to 2nd place in this year’s Eurovision and is set to reach the top of the charts this week For those hoping to sing like Sam, Green Che f’s Head Chef and Nutritionist at Anna Tebbs has revealed the foods that are best for the vocal cords and why.

Foods to eat:

• Vitamin A (found in potatoes, squash and leafy greens) = These foods help to keep your mucus membranes healthy.
• Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Fish = Protein is essential for singers to keep their energy levels up
• Golden Sea Bass with Roasted Butternut Squash & Asparagus
• Honey = Honey can help soothe a sore throat as it’s got antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities, so it can help keep the bad, sore-throat bugs away, whereas nuts
• Honey Halloumi Tacos

And ones to avoid

• Dairy = ‘This can cause acid to form in the stomach, which can damage your vocal cords. Butter is especially something you should avoid, as it can grease up your throat’
• Ice water = ‘It can cause your vocal cords to constrict and affect your voice’
• Fried Foods = ‘These foods can be dehydrating, cause extra mucus and trigger acid reflux’

Anna said: “To look after your voice, you want to avoid too much dairy and foods that are going to trigger reflex. That’s why a veggie or flexi diet is perfect for those looking to strengthen their vocal cords”