Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or just want to look and feel your best, one of the best ways to do so is by making some lemon ginger detox water. It’s incredibly simple to make, and takes less than 5 minutes.
I like to a make a huge batch of this stuff the night before (like 4 litres of water in a huge glass jar) so that I can drink it the next day.
What’s so great about lemon ginger water? If you haven’t yet read my article on lemon water, I suggest you do so now. Lemon water helps strengthen the immune system, tones and flushes out toxins from the lymphatic system, alkalizes the body, and so much more.
Adding a little ginger to this mix helps with appetite control, and gives your metabolism a little boost to help shed any excess weight you may be holding on to.
Lemon ginger water is also helpful for ridding the body of water weight caused by sodium retention. Drinking enough of this water every day (like 3-4 litres of it) will reduce water weight, and make weight loss seem effortless!
Lemon Ginger Detox Water Recipe
Ingredients:
– 4 litres of water
– 2 organic lemons, sliced into half-moons
– 2 inches ginger root, thinly sliced
Method:
Stick all of the above ingredients in a gallon-sized glass jar filled with water. Let sit overnight and drink the next day!
Alisha says
Is the entire amount supposed to be consumed in one day or is it however you like?
Carly Fraser says
The entire amount should be consumed in one day, yes.
Chelsea says
Can I make a fresh glass each day?
Carly Fraser says
You bet!
Erica says
Can I cut the skim off of the lemon it makes my water taste bitter!
Carly Fraser says
Yes you can!
La Donna says
Do you peel the ginger root?
Carly Fraser says
Nope, you leave the peel on.
Karen says
I have started drinking this today and I have read not to drink this much lemon and ginger water in a day. What is your opinion on this? Thank you.
Carly Fraser says
It is totally okay if you drink a lot of lemon water. Just make sure to rinse your mouth with regular water when you're done drinking to reduce enamel wear from the lemon on your teeth.
Judy says
Is it okay if I drink one glass a day or one in the morning and one at night or does it have to be the full gallon seems like an awful lot to drink
Carly Fraser says
You can drink this as you would your water throughout the day. 1 gallon is around 4 litres, so that is how much you should be drinking every day anyway. Drink it throughout the day, do not drink 4 litres all at once.