Flush the fat away with this refreshing drink.
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cool drink mixed with a few tasty ingredients that delight the taste buds. But you don’t need to drive to your local coffee shop for an iced, sugary beverage filled with excess sugar and calories. And you don’t need to spend hours steeping tea or muddling fruit. Try our Lemon Ginger Detox Drink for a cooling beverage that offers the added bonus of providing your body with a cleanse that flushes the fat away. Its two main ingredients are the perfect powerhouses for a great detox that will have you feeling amazing!
Ginger is a powerful detox ingredient that helps to kick-start your metabolism. Sipping a ginger infused beverage will have your metabolism on the rise throughout the day, allowing you to flush fat even as you take in your daily meals, and will burn extra calories as you workout. Lemons are a natural detoxifier. And with their diuretic effect, your body will more easily shed unwanted toxins.
Lemon Ginger Detox Drink
Simply add the juice of a half of a lemon to a glass of water, and then grate your ginger into the glass. It’s an easy prep way to detox and flush the fat away, and it’s a great way to hydrate while enjoying some vibrant, natural flavor!
Click here to learn about the Three Day Cleanse & Detox Recipes.
Lemon Ginger Detox Drink
Ingredients
- 12 ounces water at room temperature
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger root grated
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice to the glass of water. Finely grate the ginger by using a zester, add to the glass of water. This drink is a perfect way to start your day!
- NOTE: Lemon Ginger Detox Drink can be incorporated into the 3 Day Cleanse & Detox or simply enjoy first thing in the morning.
Nutrition Information
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Editor’s Note: Originally published: Oct 21, 2012
I stopped drinking ALL pop-soda before Labor day…it was hard at first since I was drinking two bottles of Pepsi a day at work=6-8 bottles a week …so knowing I have done that helps me know I do have some WillPower! so I say its itime for another challenge…No added suger….not on cereal or in coffe is easy to NOT do but what other things should I look for that might trick-me up?__Is chocolate allowed?_
Laurie, Only 100% pure chocolate…which doesn’t taste so good.
I've been on a sugar-free diet for medical reasons for 2 months now (4 more to go!). It's so hard! Sugar is in EVERYTHING! It's possible, but extremely limited. Very few cereals have 0g sugar and those without it usually have a sugar substitute; I finally found one in the organic aisle. Good luck!
I have been on a sugar free diet for eleven years, with absolutely no cheats that entire time. You are right that it is in almost all packaged, processed food. I found that cooking in advance in large quantities and then freezing meal sized portions which are portable (in a lunchbox), allows me to have healthy "fast food" always on hand. I am an international flight attendant gone from home 21 days a month, so it is possible to eat this way even if you are constantly on the run. A word of warning…stay totally away from artificial sweeteners. They make you crave the real stuff. If you do this, you will find that it gets MUCH EASIER with time. Good luck!
can my 8 year daughter also drink this??
Since your daughter is only 8 years, please check with her doctor before
changing her diet in anyway. Children have different dietary needs than do adults,
and only her doctor can advise you about
changes in diet, especially regarding detox drinks. Thanks! 🙂
I use artificial sweeteners and it helps me to not want sugar. I drink cold and hot lemon and ginger boiled in water. I wonder if it is bad for my health. I love ginger and I can drink the mixture of four or more glasses a day
I don’t recommend artificial sweeteners.
My friend and I are about to do your Three Day Cleanse and i have a question about the ginger. It says to zest/finely grate the ginger in water. do you do the entire 1/2 inch piece of ginger per glass? Do you have any other tips or suggestions for us about to begin Cleanse? Thanks So much!
Leslie, Yes, the entire 1/2″ per glass. I’ll be starting with you….today for me! You can juice or make smoothies for the drinks. I prefer smoothies because it keeps 100% of the nutrients. To avoid it getting too thick, add extra liquid…water is great!
I would love the recipe and directions for the 3 day cleanse. Where can I find it?
Heidi, Here you go https://skinnyms.com/three-day-cleanse-detox/
juicing is better surely
Not unless you mix the pulp back into the juice!
I would like to start this cleanse but I would like to know how to drink this cleanse, like if that is all we are drinking or how often we have to drink it, what do we eat the rest of day or if we are even eating anything the rest of day.
Brenda, I’m not sure what your question is. Do you mean, you prefer a liquid cleanse?
she wants to know if thats the only thing you drink all day or if you can drink something else too. how often should you drink it? Then she asks if you eat anything during the day???
Jan, This is meant to be for once in the morning and that’s it. Always eat whole foods and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
When you say whole foods, what do you mean?
whole foods are foods with one ingredient (carrot, celery, banana, chicken, fish, lean steak sweet potato). non-whole foods are processed, or have additives (like cereals, pop tarts, granola bars, breads, cold cuts, baked goods, pork fried rice, many packaged or frozen meals/foods). A good rule of thumb, is to shop the perimeter of the food store; mostly you will find fresh whole foods along the back and side walls of the grocery store (vegetables, fruit, meats, dairy). Best of luck to you! 🙂
Im starting this tomorrow. I am making my soup now.
I'm starting tomorrow. This will be my first detox! I have a quick question, why lukewarm water?
Megan, Lukewarm or room temperature is better for your digestive system than cold. Keep us posted!
plus i think it infuses the lemon and ginger a little more quicker than using cold water…
i saw at the store in the organic section, fresh ginger root powder… would that be the same thing? (i bought the actual ginger root) but i was just wondering 🙂
also on the shopping list I saw that there are spruts, well stores arnt carrying them anymore due to health hazards (i was told by the produce section employees) are there any substatutions?
Brittany, I always recommend fresh ginger over the powder (processed). You can buy canned sprouts but instead, Bok choi, napa cabbage or green cabbage, thinly sliced can also stand in for the crunch of bean sprouts. Substitutes for Bean Sprouts… Bok choi, napa cabbage or green cabbage, thinly sliced can also stand in for the crunch of bean sprouts.
Is this drink something you do everyday? If not how often should you drink it
Sonjja, Sure, you certainly can. I drink this every morning, first thing.
My Sweetheart and I are starting our 3-Day Cleanse as of today! We are very excited to take part on a healthier lifestyle that is going to have a beautiful and positive change to our overall well-being.
Today is a New Beginning to a New Life for Him and I and we will all make it.
Good Luck to everyone 🙂
Zen, Thank you so much for the comment. This is inspiring and I hope other couples will begin a lifestyle of good health after reading your comment. 🙂
do you drink it hot in the morning? or just cold? do you prepare a huge pitcher full for the day? thanks
Sarah, Luke warm.
Room temperature. A pitcher or thermos for the whole day is a good idea.
How much weight can i lose if i drink this detox juice for a month
Sarah, You can drink this daily in addition to eating a healthy diet. I usually start my morning with this drink or 8 ounces of water with juice from 1 lime. Both are excellent morning drinks!
I want to make it now. Can I use ground ginger to start till I go shopping again. Just got home from the store. How much should I sub?
Stephanie, 1/2 teaspoon will work.
If you use ground ginger, I would recommend using only 1/8 teaspoon and boiling it in the water. Then pour the boiled ginger tea over ice. Ginger powder won't dissolve correctly in cold water.
If you like.
is there anything I can use instead of ginger? I really can't the taste or smell ginger.
Ginger and Lemon combined is what makes this a detox drink. You’ll get the benefits regardless if you can or can’t taste the ginger.
Need to do cardio during this 3day detox ?
Chesy, You can. If you’re feeling weak it’s likely because your body is adjusting to the whole foods. It’s O.K. if you take a 3 day break from cardio.
Is this lemon/ginger drink ok to make ahead of time? Like, could I make a couple of days worth and leave it in the fridge for mornings?
Christine, You could make it up to two days ahead of time. However, drinking it at room temperature is recommended.
can you put all of this into a vitamix? Meaning throw the ginger root in and let the vitamix liquefy it instead of grating it?
Eve, Do it all the time. I toss everything into the blender and pulse.