Refreshing Lemon Water

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Lemon water is a simple, refreshing drink made by adding fresh lemon juice to water. It’s an easy way to make plain water more appealing and can provide a small amount of vitamin C.

Ingredients

1 glass (8–12 oz / 240–350 ml) cold or warm water
½ fresh lemon
Ice cubes, optional
Fresh mint, optional
A few cucumber slices, optional
1 teaspoon honey, optional

Method

Squeeze the lemon into a glass of water.
Stir well.
Add ice, mint, or cucumber if desired.
Drink immediately.

Benefits

Helps with hydration: The main benefit comes from the water itself.
Provides vitamin C: Lemon contributes a modest amount of vitamin C.
May support digestion: Some people find a warm lemon drink comfortable after meals, although it isn’t a proven “detox.”
Low in calories: Plain lemon water is essentially a low-calorie beverage when no sugar is added.

A Few Things to Know

Lemon water doesn’t magically burn fat, cleanse the liver, or cure disease. Also, frequent exposure to acidic drinks can contribute to tooth-enamel erosion. Drinking it with meals or through a straw and rinsing your mouth with plain water afterward can reduce prolonged acid exposure.

Best simple version: cold water + fresh lemon + ice + a few mint leaves. 🍋