Q: What should I eat or drink before performing?

A: Water or herbal tea is your best bet. Stay away from milk or other dairy products, as they can coat your throat and cause mucus build-up. If your throat feels phlegmy or irritated before performing, gargle with1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup warm water. As for eating, treat your body the same way an athlete would before a big game. Don't fill up on a heavy, carb-ridden dinner right before a show.