Food Performance Question

[TubaCoopa]

If you've never tried star-fruit before, don't do it before a concert. There will be no saliva production for a bit. (No, I didn't get that name from Mario)

But, dude...


...starfruit is amazing...

It does make you feel invicible...

[tubacrow]

Scooby,

It seems what you are asking is how blood glucose affects your ability to perform. I actually did my Master's Thesis on this subject. It was a case study of five low brass students and how instrumental playing affected their blood glucose. I would be happy to share the results of that study or results of the pilot study if you would like to see the data. In a short answer: (please realize these are down and dirty answers and are assuming all other things are equal.)

If your blood glucose is too high, you get a heavy feeling and do not seem to have your normal mental or physical agility.

If your blood glucose is to low, you have trouble focusing

As I do not know your physical condition or normal diet, I will not pretend to tell you what to eat. This would also vary with the time of day because our body has natural high and low points.
I would often have a piece or two of fruit with me. One for prior to the start of the concert and one for intermission, but again this is just myself. We all know our bodies and know what is best for them.

[Rick Denney]

Still got your xyphoid process?

Yes, my xiphisternum is still in place. But having it or not would have little effect on having diarrhea cramps in the middle of a performance.

Rick "having learned that the gall bladder's job is to make it easier to digest large, fatty meals, the inability of which can have, um, undesirable consequences and unfortunate times" Denney

[jonesbrass]

I know this post is about food, but I like to perform after a nice stiff Irish whiskey (no ice, just a little water to bring out the flavor & aroma) or a beer. Honest.

[Eupher6]

Still got your xyphoid process?

Yes, my xiphisternum is still in place. But having it or not would have little effect on having diarrhea cramps in the middle of a performance.

Rick "having learned that the gall bladder's job is to make it easier to digest large, fatty meals, the inability of which can have, um, undesirable consequences and unfortunate times" Denney

Wow, have I been missing something? I had my gall bladder out in March, 2000. I've had more than my share of large, fatty meals and apart from, uh, maybe a gas attack or two, I've never had any of those "undesirables" you're talking about.

Allen "it must be the quadruple fortissimos in Pines that keeps away those "undesirables"" Lawless

[tubamirum]

And to think I have been laboring under the impression that all low brass players eat garlic, burritos, beer and other foods designed to produce vapors that waft amongst the orchestra, therby letting the woodwinds know that they are not alone.

[TubaCoopa]

And to think I have been laboring under the impression that all low brass players eat garlic, burritos, beer and other foods designed to produce vapors that waft amongst the orchestra, therby letting the woodwinds know that they are not alone.

That we do, but we at least try to do it when everybody else is playing, since you can't smell it if you're breathing through your mouth!

[Rick Denney]

Wow, have I been missing something? I had my gall bladder out in March, 2000. I've had more than my share of large, fatty meals and apart from, uh, maybe a gas attack or two, I've never had any of those "undesirables" you're talking about.

Yes, you are missing something.

Rick "envious" Denney