Dr. Berg Table of Contents
What is ginger lemon water?
A beverage made by combining ginger-infused water with fresh lemon juice, often consumed during fasting.
Benefits of ginger
– Contains 115 known antioxidants (phytonutrients)
– Anti-inflammatory properties
– Anti-cancer benefits
– Helps with nausea and motion sickness
– Reduces gas
– Potential to decrease insulin and blood sugar
Why add lemon to ginger water?
– Reduces risk of kidney stones during fasting/ketosis
– Provides citrates to combat oxalates
– Rich in vitamin C
How do you prepare ginger lemon water?
1. Soak 1/4 cup shredded ginger in 12 oz water for 30-60 minutes
2. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth
3. Squeeze juice from one whole lemon
4. Combine ginger water and lemon juice
The Benefits of drinking ginger lemon water during fasting
– Doesn’t break a fast
– Helps increase the effectiveness of fasting
– Decreases insulin
– Potentially decreases cholesterol and blood pressure
– Reduces hunger during fasting
So let’s dive into the details…
The Amazing Properties of Ginger
Hi guys, I have a short topic I’m gonna talk about ginger lemon water and in a minute fasting and why this would be a very good thing to do.
First of all, ginger has a ton of amazing properties. Number one, it has like 115 known antioxidants and I’m talking about phytonutrients which have a variety of properties.
Ginger’s Health Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Anti-cancer benefits
- Helps with nausea (especially pregnancy-related)
- Great for gas
- Relieves motion sickness
- Potential to decrease insulin
You could take ginger for that and then the biggest benefit is the blood sugar. It has the potential to decrease insulin and I mean people have been using ginger for probably thousands of years
so anything that’s been around that long has stood the test of time. So ginger’s a really proven thing over the years.
The Lemon Component: Enhancing the Benefits
Okay, so why do you want to add a lemon? Because when you’re doing fasting and you’re doing ketosis there’s a potential risk of kidney stones.
Lemon’s Role in Fasting
- Reduces risk of kidney stones during fasting
- Provides citrates to combat oxalates
- Rich source of vitamin C
How to Prepare Ginger Lemon Water
This is what you do: 1/4 a cup of ginger or one ounce of ginger (you can get it in a liquid already), one lemon, and 12 ounces water.
So I recommend that you take about 1/4 cup of ginger and you can shred it, let it soak in the water for about 30 to 60 minutes. It doesn’t have to be warm, it could be cold water.
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Soak 1/4 cup shredded ginger in 12 ounces of water for 30-60 minutes
- Strain the mixture using a cheesecloth
- Squeeze one whole lemon using a lemon press
- Combine the ginger water and lemon juice
Then what you do is you get a cheesecloth and you can actually then strain all the fiber, let the juice go through the cheesecloth.
And then once you have this mixture this water with ginger, then what you do is you take a lemon. I like the lemon press is where you can actually squeeze the entire lemon
so you can get the maximum amount of juice from that lemon and then you already have the water in there because you’ve already measured.
Benefits of Ginger Lemon Water During Fasting
Now you have this mixture of lemon and ginger water and you want to drink that when you’re fasting on an empty stomach.
It’s not going to break a fast, it’s going to help you increase the fast because of what it does for your blood sugars. It decreases insulin and that you’re also gonna have other benefits as well.
Additional Health Benefits
- Decreases cholesterol
- Decreases blood pressure potentially
- Reduces hunger during fasting
You’re going to decrease cholesterol, decrease blood pressure potentially, but the main thing is you’re going to decrease your hunger. You’re going to find you just not hungry.
All right guys, there you have it, a simple remedy using ginger and lemon water. So if you’re enjoying this content go ahead and share it with someone that could really benefit from it.
Summary
Benefits of Ginger
- Antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory
- Supports the immune system
- Helps with Nausea
- Helps with Gas
- Good for Motion Sickness
- Blood Sugar (lowers insulin)
- Decrease Cholesterol
- Decrease Blood Pressure
- Decrease Hunger
Why Add Lemon?
- When you are doing intermittent fasting and ketosis, there is a potential risk of kidney stones. Lemon has citrates which combine with oxalates that could decrease the risk of getting calcium oxalate stones.
- It also has a lot of vitamin C.
Recommendation: ¼ Cup Ginger – 1 Lemon – 12 oz. water
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FAQ
What are the benefits of drinking ginger and lemon water?
Ginger and lemon water offers numerous health benefits:
- Boosts immune system due to high vitamin C content
- Aids digestion and reduces bloating
- Provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Supports weight loss efforts
- Improves skin health
- Helps detoxify the body
- May reduce nausea and motion sickness
- Potentially lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Should I drink lemon ginger water hot or cold?
Both hot and cold lemon ginger water have benefits:
- Hot: Can be more soothing for sore throats and colds, may aid digestion
- Cold: Refreshing, may boost metabolism slightly due to the body working to warm it
Ultimately, the choice depends on personal preference and the intended purpose. Warm water might be gentler on your digestive system if consumed first thing in the morning.
Is ginger water good for an empty stomach?
Yes, drinking ginger water on an empty stomach can be beneficial:
- Stimulates digestive enzymes
- May reduce morning nausea
- Can help kickstart metabolism
- Aids in detoxification
However, some people with sensitive stomachs might experience mild discomfort. If this occurs, try diluting the drink more or consuming it with a light snack.
How to make ginger water at home?
To make ginger water:
- Peel and slice or grate 1-2 inches of fresh ginger root
- Boil 4 cups of water
- Add ginger to the boiling water
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes
- Strain the liquid and let it cool slightly
- Optional: Add honey or lemon to taste
You can store this in the refrigerator and drink it hot or cold throughout the day.
Ginger lemon water benefits for skin
Ginger lemon water can benefit your skin in several ways:
- Vitamin C in lemon promotes collagen production, improving skin elasticity
- Antioxidants in both ingredients fight free radicals, potentially reducing signs of aging
- Anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce acne and other skin inflammations
- Aids in detoxification, which can lead to clearer skin
- Hydration from increased water intake improves overall skin health
Ginger lemon water benefits
Ginger lemon water offers a wide range of health benefits:
- Boosts immune system
- Aids digestion and reduces bloating
- Provides anti-inflammatory effects
- Supports weight loss
- Improves skin health
- Helps in detoxification
- May reduce nausea and motion sickness
- Potentially lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
- Can help alleviate menstrual cramps
- Might improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
How to make lemon and ginger water for weight loss
To make lemon and ginger water for weight loss:
- Grate 1 inch of fresh ginger
- Squeeze juice from half a lemon
- Add both to 2 cups of warm water
- Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to boost metabolism
- Stir well and consume on an empty stomach in the morning
For best results, combine this drink with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Boiled lemon and ginger water
Boiled lemon and ginger water is a potent health tonic:
- Boiling helps extract more beneficial compounds from ginger
- The heat may partially destroy some vitamin C in lemon, but other benefits remain
- Can be consumed hot or allowed to cool
- Particularly soothing for sore throats and colds
To prepare, boil sliced ginger in water for 10-15 minutes, then add lemon juice after removing from heat.
How to make ginger lemon water
To make ginger lemon water:
- Peel and slice or grate 1-2 inches of fresh ginger
- Boil 4 cups of water and add ginger
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, then strain
- Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon
- Add lemon juice to the ginger water
- Optionally, add honey to taste
- Stir well and enjoy hot or cold
Ginger lemon water for weight loss
Ginger lemon water can support weight loss efforts:
- Boosts metabolism
- Reduces appetite and increases feeling of fullness
- Aids in fat burning
- Helps regulate blood sugar levels
- Promotes hydration, which is crucial for weight loss
For best results, drink a glass before meals and combine with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
How much lemon and ginger water per day
While there’s no strict rule, a general guideline is:
- 1-3 cups of ginger lemon water per day is typically safe for most people
- Start with one cup and gradually increase if desired
- Consume throughout the day, ideally between meals
