2 Minute Talk Tips

2-Minute Tip: Fuel your body properly   Our bodies react differently to different foods, and to maximize our performance, we need to consume the appropriate fuel for the results we want.   That means, first of all, hydrate. That was also the very first tip in the very first episode of 2-Minute Talk Tips. But it goes beyond that.   Avoid dairy before speaking. It drives mucous production which leads to throat clearing and generally results in less clear speech.   Managing blood sugar is also important to prevent energy crashes and to reduce the stress on our systems.   So what should you consume if you’re planning to speak? Focus on proteins and fats. Think savory instead of sweet. And drink more water than you think you need.   Post Tip Discussion: Meet Nutrition Expert Mary Sheila Gonella   Mary Sheila Gonnela  is a speaker, teacher, and nutrition expert. And in this episode we cover all those different areas.   We don’t often think about the fuel we need before speaking when we hit the snack buffet at a me