The Best Hot Lemon Drink EVER

Feel a cold coming on? Headache? Upset stomach? Bloated? Or just sluggish and tired? This lemon drink fixes it ALL! But what happens when we consume it on a regular basis and not just when we are sick? Here are some benefits to adding a hot lemon drink to your daily morning routine!

1. Improved digestive function

Drinking hot lemon water in the morning kick starts your gastrointestinal tract and helps improve your body’s ability to absorb nutrients all day.

2. Immunity boost

Lemons are high in vitamin C, which boosts our immune system and helps fight off sickness.

3. Help maintain a healthy weight

Lemons contain pectin, which is a fiber found in many fruits, that can help you to feel full longer.

4. Rehydrate/flush your system

Drinking water naturally flushes your body out and lemons can aide in liver function which cleanses your blood.

5. Clearer skin

Lemons contains antioxidants that can help reduce blemishes and wrinkles.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups Water

• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

• ½ tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Honey

• 1 Cinnamon Stick

• 2 slices Ginger Root

Directions:

1. Boil water

2. Add all ingredients to a mug

3. Wait for water to cool down a bit before adding to the mug, ideally the water should not be scalding hot as this can damage some of the nutrients