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Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy

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Hilda
Monday, 15 March 2021 / Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News

Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy

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!lemon and ginger

 

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!

Tagged under: boost your immune system, Healthy tips, lemon, tips for digestion, water and ginger drink

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19 Comments to “ Drink Lemon, Water and Ginger to stay Healthy”

  1. Marita McGeady says :Reply
    March 15, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    It’s a winner Hil.

  2. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    March 15, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    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

  3. Mia says :Reply
    March 16, 2021 at 9:55 am

    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.

  4. Nancy says :Reply
    March 16, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    I used toodrink that every day in stead of my,, normal,, tea. I ordered ginger now and wil start with it again! Thanks!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 17, 2021 at 11:29 pm

      You won’t regret it. Very beneficial xx

  5. Cheryl Tucker says :Reply
    March 16, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    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

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 17, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      You are super healthy anyway Cheryl. I need to follow some of your tips xx

  6. Rosemary Davis says :Reply
    March 17, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    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

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      March 17, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      It is so good for us xx

  7. Sherri Preston says :Reply
    March 17, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    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!!

  8. Hilda says :Reply
    March 17, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    I hope you get to like it. I cannot start the day without it….Thanks Sherri

  9. Cat Coluccio says :Reply
    March 18, 2021 at 3:36 am

    A great reminder – I need to get some ginger now!

  10. Heike says :Reply
    March 21, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    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

  11. Heike says :Reply
    March 21, 2021 at 10:01 pm

    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.

  12. Gwen Gottlieb says :Reply
    March 22, 2021 at 2:37 am

    I am totally going to try this! You’ve convinced me!

  13. Susie says :Reply
    March 22, 2021 at 4:46 am

    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!❤️

  14. Your True Self says :Reply
    April 25, 2022 at 2:31 am

    Hi, Hilda – My husband brings me a protein smoothie every day when I’m ending my morning yoga at home. Thanks for this improvement to plain old warm water and lemon in the mornings! – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com

  15. MarciaF says :Reply
    May 23, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    I don’t drink anything with caffeine so this seems like a good alternative to get me going in the morning.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 24, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      I am addicted to it now…and really think it is a healthy start to the day. Thanks for reading.

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