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
I have pure raw organic honey, but I’m not sure on how much to use with the lemon and ginger drink? Also do I just slice cucumbers into the drink if I want?
Judy, 1-2 teaspoons honey if needed. Yes, sliced directly into the drink is fine.
I’m confused on the grated ginger.. is it grated directly into the water and you drink/chew the bits? Or I read somewhere randomly in the comments that you grate and then squeeze the grated ginger for the juice… then throw away gratings or toss gratings into drink and drink/chew then? Could you be a bit more specific on what to do with the ginger exactly.. thank you!
Hi Sue, you grate the piece of ginger directly into the water and then drink it.
Can we chew the ginger pieces or we have to discard them..??
Priyanaka, you grate the ginger into the water and drink it. You don’t have to discard the pieces.
Please is it safe to drink on an empty stomach? Since lemon has high acidic content I wanted to make sure
Lemon is safe but it has to be up to you, regarding how it affects your stomach. Consider trying it and then decide if you want to continue.
Please can I substitute the lemon for lime cos lemon are hard to find in this part of Africa.
David, Lime is fine. 🙂
I am 78 years young and suffer from Osteoarthritus, I have one glass of root ginger and lemon each day, will this agrivate this condition, also is it safe to drink this every day. Thank you
Val, Please check with your doctor to be sure. Lemon and ginger are both antioxidants and super healthy, so hopefully you’ll be able to continue
with this drink daily, if your dr gives the go ahead. 🙂
You have ginger & lemon drink every morning then have your meals as usual .. right ?
Yes, that’s correct.
Do I mix this detox drink in an 8oz glass or bigger? Also how much ginger and lemon do I put in and can I use bottle water to do it ? Thanks
Juanita, The amount for each ingredient is listed in the recipe. For example, use 12 ounces water or 1 1/2 cups.
we don’t need to boil the water.? is it safe to drink this every day… and only in morning i can take this
Navya, Make it fresh and there’s no need to boil. You can drink it every morning if you like…I do.
can you suggest me something how to lose my belly fat… i m doing exercise but it takes time to show result…. i need to lose 3-4 inch or 3-5 kg
help out…
Hi, Navya. We have a variety of recipes and exercises that can help you lose belly fat on our website. I did a search for “belly fat” and here are the results: https://skinnyms.com/?s=belly+fat Hope this helps!
Can I use lemon juice from the plastic lemon you get in the supermarket!
Hi, Jan. Yes, although it’s always preferable to use fresh lemon juice it’s okay to use the lemon juice from the plastic bottle in a pinch. Thanks!
Instead of ginger powder, can it be peeled and thin sliced ginger?
Yes, thinly sliced ginger will work. We recommend finely grating it, but either way is fine.
Thank you
Do you need to peel the ginger first?
Yes, peel the ginger first!
Is there concern about drinking this acid based (lemon) water tothe enamel of our teeth?
Just be sure to brush your teeth soon afterwards. You might also check with your dentist if you’re concerned. I’ve never had an issue and just visited the dentist.
Can u use ground ginger or does it need to be fresh
Bob, Fresh anything is best. However, ground ginger will work in a pinch, 1/4 teaspoon should be good.