This post was one of my early posts 7 years ago, so I thought I would republish it, as I had some additional information.
I still drink this every morning. But, now I use a straw to drink it on the advice of my dentist Dr Sarah Flannery at Seapoint Clinic. I had some wonderful dental work done there to enhance and protect my teeth last year. Some of the damage/erosion/ cavities could have been made worse by the citric acid in my healthy drink. So here it is again. But if you do drink it USE A STRAW.
ORIGINAL POST
While I was in college, I lived on bread, packet soup and mince. I drank cheap red wine and went from being a fit, sporty schoolgirl to a slothful heavy adult.
When I started teaching, I returned to sport and eating more healthily. My weight dropped and I regained my shape. But if I’m totally honest, it is always a concern – I like food and wine too much – that’s my problem!
MORNING ROUTINE
However, I have a routine for the past 15 years or so which certainly helps. My day begins with a large glass of warm water with lemon and grated ginger, brought to me by GG while I lie in bed reading! (Well, in bed since I retired…before that it was while dressing for work!).
Even when I’m away I make sure to bring a lemon, ginger and small grater with me!
HEALTH BENEFITS
There are numerous health benefits:
- It eliminates toxins from the body and helps to kick-start the digestive system ( I can certainly vouch for this!)
- It activates blood circulation, improves skin tone and supposedly improves overall radiance
- It helps boost your immune system (despite having a very low white blood cell count, I rarely get colds)
- Lemon and ginger both have anti-inflammatory properties (arthritis in both my big toes causes no pain yet!)
Lemon contains high levels of potassium and vitamin C, is a strong anti-oxidant and a mild diuretic, so helps support the kidneys and liver in flushing out toxins. Ginger also has anti-bacterial properties.
METHOD
- Squeeze some lemon into a pint glass as you want
- Grate ginger (again quantity to suit your own taste, but approximately a teaspoonful)
- Pour boiling water over the mixture and allow to cool
- Then enjoy!
I guarantee you will become as obsessed with this as I am when you see the benefits!
It’s a winner Hil.
WELL, NO WONDER YOUR SKIN LOOKS SO GOOD!
I SHALL TRY IT AS I HAVE BOTH HANDY!
WHEN I GRATE GINGER I TEND TO GRATE MY FINGER TOO!
WHAT DOES YOUR GRATER LOOK LIKE?IF YOU GET A CHANCE SEND VIA DM on INSTAGRAM!NO HURRY!
I ASSUME YOU ARE FEELING GOOD AND NO MORE SCARES?
FIVE MORE DAYS UNTIL SPRING HERE!!!I JUST POSTED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDEN IN TASMANIA!!HOPE YOU ENJOY!I COULDNOT WAIT FIVE MORE DAYS TO SHARE!!
XXX
The comment about living on bread and packet soup made me giggle….. when I was at UCD back in the 80s that’s exactly what I lived on…. I will definitely try lemon and ginger every morning. From your blog your skin looks really lovely…..,so the benefits are obvious.
I used toodrink that every day in stead of my,, normal,, tea. I ordered ginger now and wil start with it again! Thanks!
You won’t regret it. Very beneficial xx
This is wonderful morning routine! I have tried that drink before but never made it a habit. I need to try it again!
Peace!
Cheryl
southwesterndesertliving.com
You are super healthy anyway Cheryl. I need to follow some of your tips xx
Hilda,
My husband always f drinks lemon water.
I am going to add ginger to my shopping list and start this practice.
Thanks for the tip!
Rosemary
http://www.distinctlysouthernstyle.com
It is so good for us xx
I know this seems simple but it is new to me and I cant wait to try it!! I’ve always loved the idea of ginger but have always felt ‘intimidated’ by it, I know, makes no sense:). Honestly cant wait to try this!!
I hope you get to like it. I cannot start the day without it….Thanks Sherri
A great reminder – I need to get some ginger now!
Lemmon water has so many benefits. Unfortunately I can’t drink in in AM as I take my thyroid meds then but yes at any other times
Lemmon water has so many benefits. Unfortunately I can’t drink in in AM as I take my thyroid meds then but yes at any other times.
I am totally going to try this! You’ve convinced me!
This sounds great Hilda. I am going to try it! Getting ready to have some dental work done (Ugh) so I appreciate the tip of using a straw!❤️