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Body Cleansing Lemon Ginger Water

Body Cleansing Lemon Ginger Water Recipe

Start your day with body cleansing lemon ginger water! A simple yet powerful detox will help you get rid of toxins and boost your immune system!

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A glass of warm or lukewarm lemon water in the morning will do wonders for your body! Especially now after the holidays when all of us (or most of us) didn’t really care what we ate because why would we, right? It’s hard to resist all those delicious meals, snacks and treats when you are surrounded by them! Isn’t it?

And I personally think that Christmas and New Year’s Eve are good enough reasons for having the extra treats or seconds of your favorite dishes! What about you?

By the way, I still can’t believe it is already 2020! A New Year!

New Year = new resolutions and many of our resolutions are related to food. Losing weight, eating healthier or cleaning our bodies are one of the resolutions we are after.

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I believe that having a balanced diet is the key to staying healthy. This does not mean we can’t eat what we like but the key is to eat everything in moderation while keeping processed foods to a minimum (or not eating at all, if possible).

So my first post of this year is related to body cleansing – or alkalizing to be perfectly correct.

Did you know?

Like our skin has a certain pH level so does our body. And for the body to be healthy we need to maintain a healthy pH level by alkalizing it. If we don’t, toxins build in our bodies and this can lead to various health problems.

Certain foods such as lemons are good for alkalizing our bodies.

So let’s cleanse ourselves with lemons and strengthen the immune system with ginger!

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How to alkalize our bodies with lemon ginger water:

This lemon detox drink takes only a few minutes to prepare and you can enjoy it throughout the day. I prefer filling a glass jug or a few jars with water the night before & placing it in the fridge. This way the ginger has time to infuse the water so we get the most out of it.

Now, don’t panic if you find the ginger flavor too strong to your liking. Simply add more water or reduce the ginger amount the next time making it. However, sometimes I put more ginger but can barely taste it so it can depend on the root as well.

As for the lemon, add it right before drinking. This way you will get the most out of its health properties. Now how much you squeeze in your water also depends on your taste. In general, I use ½ a lemon for a glass of water.

However, last time the lemons were so sour that half a lemon was way too much so I reduced the amount to a wedge (¼ of a lemon). If you feel like this is not enough for you, simply increase the amount. You can’t go wrong here. The important thing is to taste the lemon in water.

What is great about this body cleaning lemon ginger water recipe?

  • Ready in less than 5 minutes
  • Best prepared the night before which saves you time in the morning
  • Fill your water bottle and bring it to work (don’t forget the lemon juice)
Body Cleansing Lemon Ginger Water. Easy Detox Recipe, Only 2-Ingredients | happyfoodstube.com

Lemon Ginger Water Benefits

  • Helps you stay healthy
  • Removes toxins from your body
  • Boosts your immune system

Good to know before making lemon and ginger detox drink:

  • Best to drink a glass of lukewarm (or warm) lemon ginger water before your breakfast
  • Squeeze in the lemon juice just before drinking
  • Omit ginger if you don’t like it

Other healthy drink ideas to help you stay healthy:

If you are looking for other healthy drink alternatives, have a look at these recipes!

  • Winter Vitamin Boosting Juice
  • Immune Booster Juice
  • Kiwi and Mint Infused Water
  • Glowing Skin Green Juice
  • Pineapple Infused Water
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Body Cleansing Lemon Ginger Water

Start your day with body cleansing lemon ginger water. A simple yet powerful detox will help you get rid of toxins and boost your immune system!
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 4 Cups (250ml each)
Calories: 13
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Water (1 quart/1 liter, filtered or bottled)
  • 1-1.4 ounce Ginger Root (30-40 grams)
  • 1 Lemon (Medium-Large)
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Instructions 

  • Wash, peel and slice ginger. Throw it in a jug filled with water and place in the fridge overnight.
  • The following morning, pour into a glass and heat up until lukewarm. Squeeze in a wedge of a lemon and drink before your breakfast.
  • Drink throughout the day cold (or lukewarm if preferred). Always squeeze lemon in right before drinking to get the most health benefits out of it.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Ginger Water Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Body Cleansing Lemon Ginger Water
Amount per Serving
Calories
13
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
66
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Vitamin C
 
14.7
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. [email protected] says

    18/01/2017 at 10:55

    I literally just hd a lunch with friends where (over wine) we all declared we HAVE to go on a cleanse…..it seems almost meant to be! I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE!!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/01/2017 at 12:56

      Haha, I see we all have the thoughts of cleansing from time to time!:) I think this is the easiest way to start – it’s simple to make and very refreshing!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie Wagler says

    16/01/2018 at 23:34

    Can you keep reusing the ginger root?5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/01/2018 at 09:33

      Stephanie, you can reuse the ginger root but I would reuse it once only. The second batch will not be as strong – so you will have to try for yourself if that is something you like.

      Reply
  3. Landa says

    17/03/2018 at 14:42

    Can I just mix the lemon and ginger and drink it through out the day. Also can I add lemon juice.4 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/03/2018 at 09:23

      Yes you can mix them and drink through out the day. It just won’t be as strong at the beginning. If you mean freshly squeezed lemon juice then yes.

      Reply
  4. Vanida Taylor says

    05/05/2018 at 19:40

    Can you use ginger powder in place of fresh ginger?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      06/05/2018 at 09:09

      I am afraid you can’t. It’s important to use fresh ginger here.

      Reply
    • Kaki says

      24/07/2019 at 10:07

      Yes

      Reply
  5. Janil says

    07/08/2018 at 06:54

    Can I use lime instead of lemon?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      07/08/2018 at 13:04

      Yes, you can :)

      Reply
  6. Janil says

    08/08/2018 at 04:54

    Thanks Julia.

    Reply
  7. Hanita says

    09/08/2018 at 06:11

    This drink is also a detox drink. How many days you need to detox your body with the lemon ginger water. And is it necessary to eat healthy while drinking it?4 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/08/2018 at 08:52

      The importance of detoxification is getting rid of toxins from your body so it is important to eat/drink healthy while doing it. I am not a professional so I cannot tell you how many days you need to detox your body and for this you should contact a person or check websites that specialize in this. This recipe is to help you understand what food/drink is good for this. Now you can drink it on regular basis but if you want to detoxify your body properly, you should definitely look up more information online or seek a professional.

      Reply
  8. Gorata says

    04/10/2018 at 11:33

    Can I use crushed ginger5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      05/10/2018 at 09:20

      Hi Gorata. I am not sure if you are talking about crushed ginger that is sold in the grocery stores or you want to crush it yourself. I have no experience using the store-bought product but I’d say that if no other ingredients are added to it then you can give it a go. However, fresh is always the best choice to get the most benefits out of it. Also the water to ginger ratio will be different as crushed ginger is stronger so you will have to adjust it to your liking. But start with little. Hope this helps.

      Reply
      • Gail says

        10/02/2019 at 13:39

        I just put my ginger root into the juicer . I got about a tablespoon and ahalf if juice. I put it in a 3 qt pitcher and that is very strong. So as I take a 16 oz glass of water from it the first 2 times I add that much water back. It is strong. I think I would rather just put the root whole in the gallon of water over night4 stars

        Reply
        • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

          12/02/2019 at 08:14

          Hi, Gail. Pure ginger juice is very strong and cannot be even compared with crushed or sliced. For that reason you only use a little and add as much water as you wish.

          Reply
  9. Michelle says

    12/03/2019 at 00:12

    Does it have to be refrigerated overnight? If it’s to be consumed warmer, couldn’t it be left out on the counter?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      12/03/2019 at 09:12

      Hi Michelle. I don’t recommend leaving it on the counter overnight as there is always a risk the water will go bad. It’ better to heat it up slightly before consuming.

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        12/03/2019 at 15:55

        Thanks. :)

        Reply
      • Nia Spencer says

        20/11/2019 at 16:26

        Hi Julia,

        I’m going to try this recipe. Question: I’ve never heard of the notion that “water will go bad” before – can you explain this? Thank you.

        Reply
        • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

          21/11/2019 at 10:15

          Hi Nia. Sorry for the confusion. When you are infusing water with fruits, vegetables, berries, herbs…, the water should always be stored in the fridge while infusing. Especially, when it says to infuse for a longer period of time (e.g.overnight). This is just to make sure the water will not go off before you can enjoy it. It’s the ingredients you use in the water that can go bad, not the water itself. Just for this reason – to be safe, I recommend keeping it in the fridge while infusing and before drinking. You can heat it up slightly to bring it to a room temperature without a problem. Hope this explains a bit.

          Reply
          • Dezmin Staley says

            06/07/2020 at 21:36

            What if I boil it up after a few days of being left in water on the counter?

          • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

            07/07/2020 at 12:02

            Hi, you should not be leaving it on the counter for days. Just discard it and make a new batch with fresh ingredients.

  10. Joy says

    13/03/2019 at 14:47

    is ginger and lemon good for expecting mother

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      14/03/2019 at 09:06

      Hi Joy, I highly recommend checking this with a specialist.

      Reply
  11. Mark says

    15/05/2019 at 21:41

    Hi can you drink it all day from the fridge overnight

    In the morning I don’t have time to boil it so can I put it in my drinking jar overnight in the fridge add lemon in morning and have it all day at work5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      17/05/2019 at 08:36

      Yes, you can do that!

      Reply
  12. Tina McGhee says

    17/09/2019 at 01:16

    I couldn’t find real ginger at our hometown grocery. Can I use the ground ginger that was in the spice isle?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      17/09/2019 at 07:17

      I have never tried it myself so I am not sure, Tina.

      Reply
  13. Diana Porcello says

    23/01/2020 at 15:36

    Thank you so much. I started drinking ginger/lemon water and I love it. I do have one question because I make a large pitcher at a time. How many days is the ginger good in the water, or should it be changed daily? I did refill the container a couple of times before discarding, but was wondering if I should not do this. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/01/2020 at 07:37

      Hi Diana. I am glad to hear that. I’d say the ginger should be fine for 2 days or maybe even more but the longer it sits in the water, the weaker it becomes so to get the most benefits out of this lemon ginger water, I recommend changing it daily.Hope this helps.

      Reply
  14. Busie Tembe says

    26/01/2020 at 12:12

    i love it,definitely helps me feel less bloated and energized.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      27/01/2020 at 08:07

      Yay! That’s great to hear!

      Reply
  15. Jenny Sisk says

    31/03/2020 at 22:02

    I read a recipe for boiling lemon and ginger..then
    leaving in refrigerator for 2 days..then drinking it lukewarm for detox and to build immunity…do u have that recipe?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      03/04/2020 at 11:21

      Hi Jenny. I am afraid, I only have this recipe.

      Reply
  16. Catherine Downey says

    21/06/2020 at 08:56

    Can I refill the water with the same ginger more than once?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/06/2020 at 09:58

      You can (only refill during a day, but use fresh slices the next day), but for best results I recommend changing the ginger for fresh – this will give you a stronger taste and should also be more beneficial to you.

      Reply
  17. Anne says

    11/01/2022 at 19:50

    I am drinking a hot tea of this right now and it is amazing!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      18/01/2022 at 12:47

      Thanks for your feedback, Anne! Glad to hear you like it.

      Reply
  18. Lorna says

    09/02/2023 at 20:44

    Can you convert the 1-1.4 ounce Ginger Root (30-40 grams). How much is that converted to in inches of the root?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      17/02/2023 at 08:18

      Hi Lorna. You will need about 2 inches of the root.

      Reply

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