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
Is it important to drink the grated ginger or does drinking the ginger infused water give you the same benefits (leaving all the chunks at the bottom of the glass)?
Hi Chris,
No need to drink the chunks! The infused water will still have the benefits. You can eat the ginger chunks if you’d like!
Can I add honey in preparing for this detox? Is that OK?
Yes – you can add honey. Be sure to use pure honey as this has the most benefit! Local pure honey would be best.
How many cup drink in one day?
Isha, That’s up to you. I drink one glass every morning. 🙂
i work 12 hours shift at night how can the detox work for me.
If the morning hours don’t work for you, this drink will still offer detox benefits when consumed at any other time of day.
l have just read all your notes and l am going to have a go at this, l am 19st– 7lbs, will get back to you in 28 days see how it help me, thank you for all your notes, tommy l am 68 why not
I started using this recipe adding 1 cucumber and the results r fantastic
Great tip, Betty! Thank you! Cucumber is also great for your skin, an added boost!
I started the lemon ginger detox water about 1 week ago once first thing in the morning, I have noticed my stomach has been bloated the last 2 days . Is this a normal side effect?
Gail, The Lemon Ginger drink shouldn’t cause bloating. Have you made other changes to your diet?
Hi ! I prepare my drink before bed… I do grated ginger a couple lemon slices, cucumber and mint, and leave it in fridge overnight and drink the next day at work… is that ok , will it still benefit me ?
Yes, Andrea. You can make this the night before.
Guess what! I fouND already minced ginger in a squeeze bottle wow! U can easily just squirt some lemon juice and ginger in a wate bottle and go about your day…I added some raw honey too…not bad not bad…very refeshing
Lisa, Sounds so refreshing! YUM. 🙂
Can I use bottled lemon juice to make this easier every morning? I can buy organic pure. Do you think it changes the value of it not using the fresh cut lemon?
As long as you’re using 100% lemon juice you should be getting the same value.
I started drinking this 4 months ago. I found it one day I was looking for a easy detox. I stopped drinking pop period. I eat out less often and sweets are to feed the crave and move on. I drunk it every morning with a banana. I have lost 3 sizes in pants and started working out since then. I hope this helps and gives people motivation to try it before they say it doesn’t work. We ate all different and I wish you all the best in your efforts.
We’re so glad this detox drink has helped, Latrina! Best of luck!
After the 3 day detox how many times I have to continue this?
Sylvia, The lemon ginger drink is healthy and can be consumed every morning.
I left my ginger n lemon drink overnight in my room (cold temperature)can I still consume in the morning at 5am. Thank you
Sandra, Going forward, it always tastes best when made fresh. Most importantly, keep in mind that nutrients and health benefits are the most potent when freshly made.
I tried these detox drinks and works perfectly. It helps me to feel better and looks better. I also recommend everyone to try these recipes at least one time.
Thanks for sharing these recipes.
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please I want to Slim down small
and I hope this remedy will help
but please can I blend both the ginger and lemon?
And then strain it and refrigerate it
but if I can refrigerate it, can I blend both and then drink the filtrate??
Doreen, you can refrigerate the drink, but don’t strain it
Do I peel the ginger before grating it?
Yes peel first.