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!
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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
If this should be drank at room temperature, is there any problem with preparing two days worth and leaving it out?
Sheri, There should be no problem doing that for two days. Room temperature is good, but if you prefer you can have this hot as a tea or cold.
hi, i'd like to know for exactly how much is 1 12-ounce glass water? I'm sorry but I don't have a concept about 1 12 ounce..
Kai, 12 ounces of plain water is equal to 1-1/2 cups in a liquid measuring cup. Hope that helps;).
Can I boiled the water ginger and lemon together to make a tea?
Mari, Yes, you certainly can. Boiling the ginger brings out a lot of spicy ginger flavor and makes the drink stronger. Be aware that the white pith in the lemon might create a bitter flavor when cooked, though. You may want to squeeze in the lemon at the end.
hi
can I grate or blend the ginger and then squeeze out the liquid before adding the lemon
Gloria, Yes, grating the ginger on a box (cheese) grater, on a ginger grater, or in the food processor and then squeezing the juice into the drink will work also.
Tim how much time can u see the weight/inch loss results if I do it once a day?
Also is there any after effect throughout the day like- loose motions or vomiting or stomach ache? Coz I’m planning to drink it in the morning and then go to office.
Can you drink it anytime of the day or just in the morning
Feel free to enjoy this at any time of day.
Can you leave the drink overnight?
Jennifer, It only takes a few minutes to make and taste much better fresh. 🙂
Okay thank you
Hi~Just started my 3 day detox today…..So far so good!
Hey Kathy, YAH!!! Keep us posted. I think you’ll love it. 🙂
Are we using the just the juice from the grated ginger, or the actual ginger pieces?
You can use all of the ginger. Just be sure to grate it finely.
is it ok if i boil ginger an lemom together to make an infused drink?
Yes, Marshall. That would work, too!
I have rallied 5 of my work collegues to start this 3 day detox program. Looking forward to it. Any suggestions to substitute banana.
That’s great, Mary! This particular recipe doesn’t contain banana. Were you referring to one of our smoothie recipes?
Hi, In the morning should I drink this on an empty stomach? Thanks☺
Drinking it on an empty stomach certainly wouldn’t hurt, but this drink can be enjoyed throughout they day. 🙂
Thanks ? you answered the second question I was going to ask which was if I can drink it throughout the day.
I’m going to ask you a silly and I’m sorry for this. Does “1/2” mean 1 or 2, or half?
Shermn, 1/2 means 1/2-inch of the root. Eye ball it and slice off approximately that amount.
I just made this can i drank it now
Yes, you can drink it right away.
Can I use this for loosing belly fat in a week because I really have to loose by belly fat ASAP for an upcoming event next week
This drink is a great place to start, but is not enough on its own to cause significant fat loss. We recommend this article: https://skinnyms.com/how-to-lose-5-pounds-in-2-days/.