What does lemon ginger cayenne pepper water do?
Lemon water is considered to be a detox drink. I use that term loosely because the body is designed to detoxify itself through the digestion process, but this concoction can certainly help.
How it helps:
- Lemon juice provides an alkalizing effect on the body and it's also good for the liver (which is your internal detox organ). Lemons are also full of vitamin C and potassium, so that can't hurt. There's also so some research that shows the polyphenols in lemons can promote weight loss (at least, in mice).
- Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which increases your metabolic rate. It's also known for raising the body temperature, regulates blood sugar, stimulates the circulatory system and aids digestion. Too bad it can't fold laundry.
- Ginger is great for aiding digestion, reducing that farty, bloated feeling and helps combat flu and cold symptoms.
- Turmeric is my special add. It's in there because it's a natural anti-inflammatory.
How best to drink it
The Best Time to Drink Lemon Ginger Water
Because lemon is so acidic, it can eat away at tooth enamel. For this reason, I recommend drinking it first thing in the morning, before brushing your teeth. It's also a great way to get your digestive enzymes in motion, so ideally, drink it before you eat anything.
How Long Will it Last in the Fridge?
Because this recipe calls for fresh lemon, I recommend consuming it within 5 days.
What to Try Next?
- Want more detoxifying elixirs? Try my Detox Veggie Soup. Not only is it great for reducing bloating and water retention, it's also really yummy!
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Ce
How much ginger? Sorry if I missed it- I'm great for skimming and not reading everything closely.
caren
Hey Ce!! Sorry, thanks for catching that. It's 1 once of ginger. Peel it with a potato peeler or a knife and then chop it up a little. It will get pulverized in the blender.
Enjoy!
Jan
Hi do I suppose to put in a blender ? Because it did not mention that. It said put all ingredients together and store in frig.
Caren
Hi Jan, no you don't have to blend it, but you can if you want.
Chels
As a dental hygienist I actually recommend brushing first. If your mouth is too acidic the tooth brush will actually brush the acid into your teeth. Or wait an hour or so after drinking the lemon to let your mouth go back to its basic pH. 😊
Caren
Thanks! Good to know.
Brittany
Hi,
Could I use Ginger powder?
Angela
I use a small hand grader instead.
Jason Roush
I messed up bad. So, before looking this up, I thought you added .25 tsp each of cayenne and tumeric per 8oz of water. That's my first mistake. My second was thinking I was using .5 tsp measuring utensil, when infact, I was using a .5 tblspn utensil. I made 2 gallons of this concoction. I'm pouring 1/3 glass at a time and diluting it with 100% cranberry juice. I will need to drink this all day long for 5 days to make a dent.
Levon
Can you make this in larger quantities and store it for the week?
Or is it more efficient when it is consumed fresh?
Should it be refrigerated?
Isnt lemon juice bad for your teeth on the long term?
Can we substitute cayenne with any other source of capsaicin for taste variants or is cayenne important in particular to benefit from the "magic blend" to work ?
Do i ask too many question? 😉
caren
Hi Levon,
Yes, I do make big batches and use it over about 4 days. I do refrigerate and yes, lemon can be acidic on the teeth. You can try a different blend and see what happens! 🙂
Debbie
Can you use drops of lemon from esential oils instead of lemon juice?
Sheena
Hi
How much to consume every morning?
Caren
as much as you like!
Nicole
Can you drink change thing to drink daily rather then a detox? Maybe like 1/4 cup each day mixed with water? Is it bad to drunk too much?
c m
Hi Nicole,
Yes you can drink this daily and not just as part of a detox. I recommend brushing your teeth afterward however as lemon juice is acidic and can erode tooth enamel.
Lina
Please do not brush teeth right after having something acidic like lemon 😵 Acid temporarily softens the enamel, so when you brush right after, that is what causes the erosion. Best to swish with some water after. Do not brush for at least 30 mins. Also do not just trust me or anyone for that matter, do your own research. 😘🙃
Caren
thanks for that insight, Lina!
Meredith O"DONOGHUE
Can I use lemon juice and ginger paste
Amber Cook
I always drink my lemon water from a sipping straw. Since, lemons erodes our tooth enamel
c m
that's actually a really good idea, Amber. Thanks for bringing it up!
Sue
Just not plastic ones
Lauren
For all those concerned with the lemon eroding teeth, you can also use a straw!!!
Also this does taste horrible, but I just drank it for the first time time today, and I already feel the health benefits 🙂 ty for the post 😉
Christina
If you take a shot of it do you do it twice a day and how much in a shot do you take.
c m
I don't do shots of it. I prefer to sip it throughout the day.
beryl
after how long should i wait to see the results?
thiaBasilia
An excerpt from my last post:
This pepper-water idea came to me from a headline mentioning cayenne pepper to flatten one’s belly. Well? I’m a sucker of cayenne pepper and?
I’m battling this belly fat of mine! So? I clicked and? Since I can’t buy whatever the head liners intent to sell to me, I Googled:
‘Cayenne pepper, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, lemon tea recipes?’ man! I got me a bunch of recipes, but! hit the mark:
LEMON GINGER CAYENNE PEPPER & TURMERIC WATER RECIPE
I clicked! Wow! I couldn’t wait to get on that magic water! I fixed it and began to drink my first mug of it. Like magic? I began to deflate.
Ah! I began to feel better and better as I kept drinking that magic potion, and? As my discomfort of many days became to subside, I heard.
“You are no longer keeping to yourself as I instructed you to do. You are now retaliating with your own silence to repay your silent loved one.”
O Man! That’s the Truth! And that was my Heavenly Father speaking to me. He ended His His words:
"Again, I say, rejoice! And don’t forget to keep up with your ‘pepper water’—the extreme I send to you for good reason—to make you laugh amid your bodily discomforts.” End of quote.
Ha! My Father? I’m on my second batch. Is working! Soon? I might attract many takers not just to the ‘pepper water’ but! to the Originator of such water just for us extremists in Your ways. Hahaha! HalleluYah!
Even the ants are staying away from me! Father knows the power of that cayenne pepper. That pepper and turmeric must be some of the fruits from the tree of life!
Who knows? The evil ants and the roaches can’t live with the touch of cayenne pepper or turmeric. What a finding!
Thanks! Thanks! Thanks cm for your kind sharing! I add honey to the recipe. No need to suffer while you detox. Honey is a good deal for one's gut. Plus it makes the medicine go down with pleasure.
Much love, thia. 🙂
Mike
Hello, I like it but I have to add honey, more tumeric and fresh ground black pepper. You can't afford the medical benefits with out coconut oil (a healthy fat) or black pepper. Peace
connor
This looks so good!!! Fresh and delicious. I am definitely going to try this. I have pinned it for later!
Yvonne
Can you use powdered ginger?
Caren
You can, but it wouldn't provide optimal results.
Carolina
I though you would have to boil it to get the benefits. It's easier than I thought. Just put everything together and directly to the fridge.
Tara
Hi
Can I add a shot to my morning smoothie instead of sipping on it in my water.
Thanks
Caren
sure can!
A.S.BILAL ADVOCATE
This is good for corona protect by bilal advocate india
Savannah
I have been doing this for years ever since I was buying immune system strengthener shots at my local health food store but they were so expensive so I looked at the ingredients and it was this minus the turmeric and add coconut water. I’m going to try adding the turmeric as well as some honey and see hope that works out from not on. I haven’t got sick since I started drinking a very condensed shot once a week! I just use powdered coconut water that I mix into distilled water that way I always have it on hand, lemon juice, ginger juice, and cayenne pepper. It’s not that great tasting but so worth it!! Just down a little shot and chase it with some juice. Can’t wait to try the honey out and see if it helps. Thanks for the idea guys!
Kesh
I drink this, often for the anti inflammatory properties..... I just wanted to suggest using honey instead of stevia.
Caren
Hi Kesh,
Thanks for your comment. I try to avoid sugar (even in it's natural state) as much as possible, which is why I use stevia. That said, I bet it tastes better with honey!
Liz
Are you supposed to drink all five cups everyday?
Caren
You can drink as much as you like!
Pam
After I wash my whole lemons, limes, ginger roots, I also use a whole bulb of garlic , organic turmeric powder and Cayenne pepper. I cut the lemons and limes with the peels on in four pieces I have a shredder for my ginger root I peel my garlic 🧄 I usually use a bag of lemons and limes. I have a big tall pot I fill it up have way with water and boil everything for a good 15 minutes and I use a potato masher to mash it while it’s boiling then I simmer for a little while longer. I strain it and pour my mixture in gallon jugs I add pulp to it. I reboil the strained pulp for another 15 minutes use my masher and strain again . It’s miraculous how it heals the body. Rids your liver of bile and inflammation. You will lose weight along with detoxing. I’ve been making it for years now . It’s a process and well worth it.!
Sarah
I used to do it a few years ago sans turmeric and was searching for a recipe - I love this addition! It is worth noting that the anti-inflammatory curcumin in turmeric is really poorly absorbed on its own like this. Black pepper is required because the piperine in it helps with absorption.
Suzanne
If we don’t have fresh ginger, can we use ground ginger? If so how much?