Some prefer light proteins such as egg or vegetable protein like a nut paste or food combinations that create the whole protein but are easily digested. Some performers like to eat fruit and others salads. Again, everyone is different. Raw honey is now considered invaluable in pre-performance. It can be a wonderful soother of inflamed throats. Remember in order for raw honey to maintain it’s healing properties it can’t be heated. If you want to put some into a hot drink, wait till you can sip the drink before adding honey.