Ingredients (Makes ~1.5 liters / 6 cups)
- 2 liters water (about 8 cups)
- 60–80 g fresh ginger (one large hand-sized piece), sliced or grated
- 1–2 lemons (optional), sliced or juiced
- 1–2 tbsp honey (optional, add after cooling)
- Optional: 1 cinnamon stick or a few mint leaves
Preparation (Method)
- Wash and slice/grate the ginger (no need to peel if it’s clean).
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add ginger, reduce heat, and simmer 10–15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let it steep 10 minutes.
- Strain into a bottle/jug.
- Add lemon juice/slices (and cinnamon/mint if using).
- Let it cool. If using honey, add after it cools (so it keeps its flavor).
How to Drink
- 1–2 cups per day (warm or cold), preferably before meals or in the morning.
Calories (Approx.)
- Plain ginger water: ~0–5 calories per cup
- With 1 tbsp honey in the whole batch: +~10 calories per cup (approx.)
Benefits
- Supports digestion and may reduce bloating
- Helps hydration (which can make you look less “puffy”)
- Ginger may help with nausea and inflammation
- Can support appetite control when used with a balanced diet