Curious detail about touring routine was revealed by the singer in an interview where she also celebrates overcoming after throat surgery
One of country pop’s greatest artists,Shania Twainworks hard to stay active at a high level. They have been recording albums and touring for decades, since her career started in 1983, when she was 18 years old.
Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a series of precautions so that your body, especially your voice, can withstand the intense pace of presentations and career commitments. Still, she drew attention by revealing one of her grooming habits: not eating any solid food all day before a show.
The explanation, even more curious, was given in an interview with the American TV program Today, with a transcript of the Taste of Country. The country diva said that if she eats any solid food on the day of a performance, she burps while singing.
“On show days, I only drink liquids. Not like anything solid. If I eat something solid on a concert day, I end up burping when I’m singing.”
The level of attention Shania to his health is even higher these days, not only because of his age (he turned 57 on August 28, 2022), but also because of the health problems he has faced throughout his life. In the early 2000s, she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, an infection caused by a type of bacteria transmitted by ticks, and developed dysphonia, a kind of persistent hoarseness.
She had to undergo throat surgery in order to solve specific voice problems, in addition to undergoing continuous treatment with the objective of eliminating Lyme disease – which has symptoms even after it is cured. Even during the interview with Todaythe artist spoke briefly about the operation she underwent.
“I’m just enjoying being able to sing again after having such a difficult operation on my throat. I am so grateful for so many things.”
The Discipline of Shania Twain
In another interview, now to the AND! News (via Cheat Sheet), Shania Twain said he seeks to maintain discipline with regard to health just before going on tour. However, she makes gradual changes in her habits, without sudden changes in her diet, while at the same time she does not give up physical activities such as horseback riding and cycling.
“Around the actual tours, I get more and more disciplined. It’s a gradual thing. I don’t wear myself out with too much discipline in advance. You have to enjoy life. There’s a point where I start to eliminate the chips and cut back on my green smoothies. But overall, I’m always very conscious of what I eat anyway. For me, it’s more about balance.”
food for singers
In an interview with the Geração M website, nutritionist Juliana Koga pointed out that hydration is essential for singers who seek to preserve their vocal health. A healthy fiber-rich diet also helps to expand mouth movements. She also mentions allies like citrus fruits (orange, lemon, tangerine, among others) and celery/salon.
With regard to what to avoid in the diet, foods rich in fat are cited, in addition to milk (and derivatives), coffee, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. The use of sprays, bullets and lozenges is also not indicated, as they “mask vocal effort and, in this way, the professional can exceed the use of the voice”.
Source: Rollingstone
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