Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz filtered warm water
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, sliced or grated
- 1/2 fresh lemon, juiced
- Optional: 1 tsp raw honey
- Optional: A pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat Water – Warm 12 ounces of filtered water until it is hot but not boiling to preserve the nutrients.
- Step 2: Prepare Ginger – Peel and thinly slice or grate 1 inch of fresh ginger root to expose the surface area.
- Step 3: Steep Ginger – Place the ginger into the warm water and allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Add Lemon – Squeeze the juice of half a fresh lemon into the mug, ensuring no seeds fall in.
- Step 5: Incorporate Additions – Stir in the optional raw honey or cayenne pepper to boost the metabolic effects.
- Step 6: Stir and Serve – Mix the tonic well and drink it slowly while warm to dilate the vessels and move lymph.
Notes
Drinking this on an empty stomach first thing in the morning provides the best results for fluid movement.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Wellness Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Health
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz
- Calories: 22 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.08g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
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