Lemon Ginger Water
Are you looking for a way to boost your immune system and relieve stress? Try a glass of ginger lemon water and you will love the way it makes you feel. The right combination of sweetness and spiciness makes it one of the very best drinks during the winter. Do not take it just as a combo of lemon and ginger because it is much more than this. It is loaded with nutrients and antioxidants that will improve your health in every way possible.
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons
- 1 gallon filtered or distilled water
- 2-4 tsp ginger (to taste)
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 5-10 drops liquid stevia, or to taste. If you're not worried about carbs, you can also use a tsp of local raw honey
Instructions
Directions
Squeeze the lemons into a large blender. Discard skin. Add 3 cups of the water from the gallon with the ginger, cayenne and stevia. Blend on high for 30 seconds. Strain.
Add the concentrate you’ve just made to the remaining water and store in the refrigerator.
Note: Calories are negligible and nutritional information may vary.
How Does Lemon and Ginger Water Benefit You?
With a glass of lemon-ginger water, you will be enjoying the benefits of both ginger and lemon. Here are some of the benefits you may experience.
1. It Improves Immune System
The best thing about ginger lemon water is that it can help to improve your immunity. This happens mainly due to the antioxidants found in ginger and the vitamin C found in lemon. There are bioflavonoids in lemons that help prevent cancer growth in the body. Lemons are also rich in antioxidants and help eliminate free radicals from your body.
2. It Soothes Digestive System
A glass of lemon-ginger water can help strengthen your digestive system and relieve symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn and indigestion. Drinking it before traveling may also help prevent motion sickness.
3. It Keeps Diabetes at Bay
Regular consumption of lemon-ginger water may reduce kidney damage and even lower the effects of diabetes on your body. Ginger is a rich source of zinc that plays a big role in the secretion of insulin. Lemon contains antioxidants that help reduce the effects of diabetes such as heart problems, blood pressure, etc.
4. It Gives You Glowing Skin and Hair
Lemon-ginger water provides you with loads of vitamins and antioxidants that improve your hair and skin. By improving digestion, it improves your skin quality and hair texture. The tea also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties and effectively treats and prevents skin infections. Found in lemons, vitamin A and C help treat hair problems in a natural way.
5. It Helps with Weight Loss
You crave for carbs and fatty food when your blood sugar levels are on the higher side. Lemon-ginger water can help regulate sugar levels and keep hunger pangs at bay. This prevents overeating and helps you achieve your weight loss goals in a better way. Ginger improves your body’s ability to absorb fat, which will help you shed excessive pounds in no time. Moreover, the aroma of lemons can help reduce stress, which in turn will help you get better results from your weight loss efforts.
6. It Improves the Lymphatic System
A glass of lemon-ginger water may help keep the lymphatic system well hydrated. Lemon water is especially beneficial in stimulating the lymphatic system and this helps eliminate toxins from the colon, lymph glands, and bladder. Ginger makes this process work even efficiently and prevents several chronic illnesses such as cancer. Regular consumption of ginger lemon tea will purify your blood and lower cholesterol as well.
7. It Alkalizes Your Body
You need to maintain an alkaline state within your body to stay healthy. When your body is in an acidic state, cancer cells are more likely to grow with ease. It is hard to achieve that state considering the toxins in the world around you – there are toxins in beauty care items, personal care items, and several household products. Lemon-ginger water works amazingly well to create an alkaline state, which reduces chronic inflammation and prevents autoimmune diseases and illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, and rheumatoid arthritis.