Eating potato chips while playing is a bad idea too.

Uh..yea. Of course. I don`t think you`re supposed to eat while playing, or even right before. But i`ll admit, i ate chocalate and candy while playing once. NEVER TRY THAT! heehee, ppl were offering food and i was starving!^^ It was also freezing outside. (marching band) suger damages your instrument,..any food.

I often eat chocolate and/or sweets before playing, and sometimes drink Coke too. I`ve never had any problems because of it and I`ve been doing it for years, as have many other flute and other woodwind players I know.

One of my friends used to chew gum and keep it in her mouth whilst playing! I don`t know how she managed to play properly.

That is so gross you guys! Lol! I brush my teeth and wash my hand everytime before I even pick up the flute.

Even diet soda has given me sticky pads. I stick to water now.