🫚💧 Ginger Water (Mediterranean Wellness Drink)
🕒 Prep Time
5 minutes
🔥 Simmer Time
10 minutes
🍶 Servings
2–3 glasses
🛒 Ingredients
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1 large piece fresh ginger (2–3 inches), sliced or grated
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1 liter water
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Juice of ½ lemon (Mediterranean staple)
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Optional:
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1 tsp raw honey (optional, skip for weight loss)
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A few mint leaves
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Pinch of cinnamon or turmeric
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👩🍳 Instructions
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Bring water to a boil in a pot.
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Add sliced or grated ginger.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Strain into a bottle or jar.
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Add lemon juice (and optional honey or herbs).
🕰️ How to Drink for Best Results
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Morning (empty stomach): 1 warm glass
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Before meals: helps digestion & appetite control
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Cold version: chill and sip throughout the day
🌿 Why Ginger Water Helps
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Supports digestion & gut health
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Helps reduce water retention & bloating
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Encourages thermogenesis (slight metabolic boost)
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Naturally anti-inflammatory (Mediterranean benefit)
⚠️ Tips
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Drink consistently, not excessively (2–3 glasses/day)
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Combine with vegetable-rich meals, walking, and hydration
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Avoid if you have stomach ulcers or are advised against ginger
🔄 Variations
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Detox style: ginger + lemon + cucumber
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Fatigue support: ginger + mint
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Anti-inflammatory: ginger + turmeric + black pepper
