5 Hydrating Lemon Water Drinks for Weight Loss

Having a glass of lemon water sounds pretty straightforward. However, sometimes straight lemon water can get boring, and there are also so many ways to make it even more beneficial to your health. Below are several incredible recipes to elevate classic lemon water into something new and even healthier. Lemon water contains vitamin C, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, making it a smart drink to add into any health regimen. As a digestive aid, it also helps weight loss and management. Whether or not you prefer this drink in its basic form, or would rather a more elaborate version, lemon water is an easy way to upgrade the health content of what you drink.

1. Basic Lemon Water

Ingredients:
½ lemon, juiced
2-3 lemon slices
2 cups water

Directions:
In a measuring jug combine all the ingredients.
Pour in a glasses and drink.

2. Hot Lemon Water with Honey and Mint

Ingredients:
2 cups hot water
½ lemon, juiced
3-4 mint springs
raw honey to taste (optional)

Directions:
Place mint springs in a measuring jug.
Add hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice and mix to combine.
Pour in a mugs, sweeten with raw honey to taste and serve.

3. Cinnamon Apple Lemon Water

Ingredients:
2 cups hot water
½ lemon, juiced
1 cinnamon stick
½ apple, sliced
raw honey to taste (optional)

Directions:
Place cinnamon stick and apple slices in a measuring jug.
Add hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
Add lemon juice and mix to combine.
Pour in a mugs, sweeten with raw honey to taste and serve.

4. Lemon Water with Ginger

Ingredients:
2 cups water
2-3 lemon slices, halved
½ lemon, juiced
½ inch ginger, sliced

Directions:
Place lemon slices and lemon juice in a measuring jug.
Add the water and mix to combine.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pour over ice and serve.

5. Lemon Water with Cucumber

Ingredients:
2 cups water
½ lemon, juiced
2-3 lemon slices
¼ cucumber, sliced

Directions:
Place lemon slices, cucumber slices and lemon juice in a measuring jug.
Add the water and mix to combine.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pour over ice and serve.

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5 Hydrating Lemon Water Drinks for Weight Loss
Jess (Paleo Grubs)