Lemon Ginger Detox Water — The Morning Reset Drink

Every morning, before coffee and before food, I make this. It takes three minutes. The warm water wakes up the digestive system, the lemon gives it a hit of vitamin C, and the ginger adds an anti-inflammatory kick that you actually feel. I noticed the difference when I stopped for a week.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (not boiling — about 120F)
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
• Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey

Instructions

Heat the water to warm but not boiling — boiling water destroys some of the vitamin C in the lemon. Add the ginger and let it steep for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. If using honey, stir it in at the end after the water has cooled slightly. Drink slowly.