Description
A simple, three-ingredient Brazilian drink made with lemon, ginger, and mint that promotes natural belly fat loss, aids digestion, and boosts energy—perfect for a refreshing and effective morning detox.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or a pinch of ground ginger)
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint)
- 1 cup warm water (about 100°F, not boiling)
Instructions
- Heat water to a warm temperature (about 100°F).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the warm water.
- Add the grated or ground ginger and stir well.
- Crush or tear the mint leaves and add them to the cup.
- Let the drink sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir again before sipping slowly.
- Best consumed on an empty stomach in the morning.
Notes
Make fresh daily for best results. You can prepare it the night before and gently reheat it (avoid microwaving). Avoid bottled lemon juice or artificial mint. For extra flavor, steep the mint and ginger longer. Drink slowly for optimal digestion and appetite control.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Yerba mate, camu camu powder, apple cider vinegar