This Low Calorie Lemon Water for Weight Loss is just 7 calories, plus it can be made hot or cold. This lemon water detox drink boosts weight loss, burns belly fat, reduces inflammation and increases energy!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon All-Natural Zero Calorie Simple Syrup optional
- 1 cup water
Low Calorie Lemon Water for Weight Loss
Healthy Lemon Water for Weight Loss Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: Make the lemon water as directed, then move to a jar and cover. Add to the fridge to chill. Will hold for 4 days in the fridge
Serve: I like to serve the meal prepped version cold, but you can also reheat on the stove, or in the microwave.
Leftovers: I like to add leftovers to ice cube molds, and freeze. Then I can use them as ice cubes and make the “meal prep” cold version of this drink later.
Low Calorie Lemon Water for Weight Loss
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Low Calorie Lemon Water for Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey or agave (optional)
Healthy Add-Ins:
- Lavender – fresh or dried lavender is great in this drink and can help ease tummy troubles too. Add in with the ginger to steep in the water and infuse it with flavor.
- Mint – naturally reducing bloat mint is a great add-in for this drink. Get fresh mint leaves for best results (and flavor). Add the mint in with the ginger and steep in the water and infuse it with flavor.
- Lime – if you really love citrus add in juice of 1/2 a lime to boost flavor and (metabolism boosting) vitamin C.
- Cucumber – especially great in the cold version of this drink cucumber naturally reduces tummy bloat! I like to add this at the very end before serving.
- Berries – add a boost of color and metabolism boosting vitamin C with 1/4 cup berries (your favorite or a mixture) to the water after boiling. Let steep for 10 minutes and then add in the lemon juice.
Instructions
How to Make Hot Morning Lemon Water Recipe:
- Peel and thinly slice the ginger, and add to a small sauce pan.
- Add the water, place on a burner over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, remove and discard the ginger.
- Remove from heat, add in the lemon juice and honey and mix until the honey is dissolved.
- Pour the lemon ginger tea into a mug and serve hot.
How to Make Cold Lemon Water Detox Drinks:
- Add 1 cup of ice to a tall glass and set aside.
- Peel and thinly slice the ginger, and add to a small sauce pan.
- Add the water, place on a burner over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, remove and discard the ginger.
- Remove from heat, add in the lemon juice and honey and mix until the honey is dissolved.
- Pour the lemon ginger tea over the ice and serve cold.
Notes
How and When to Drink Cold or Hot Lemon Water
I like drink this lemon water drink first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. But you can drink it anytime of the day! For the best weight loss results, drink this lemon water recipe 3 times per day. To boost metabolism and weight loss, drink this lemon water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, again before lunch, and again before dinner. As a bonus, it will fill you up a little so you don’t eat as much, saving you additional calories. You can enjoy this drink hot or cold, the health benefits are the same. I like to drink it hot in the cold months, and iced in the hot months.Nutrition
About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published on February 28, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on March 15, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 1, 2024 by Audrey Johns
