Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (with “the mother”)
- 1 large fresh lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon powder
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger root (grated)
- 16 ounces filtered water (warmed to 100-110°F)
- Optional: Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Warm 16 ounces of filtered water to 100-110°F (comfortably warm, not hot)
- Add 2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar to the warm water and stir gently
- Squeeze juice from 1 large fresh lemon directly into the mixture
- Add 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon powder and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds
- Grate 1 inch of fresh ginger root directly into the mixture using a fine grater
- Stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined
- Optional: Strain through fine-mesh sieve for smoother texture
- Consume within 15 minutes of preparation for maximum potency
Notes
- Always use Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia cinnamon, for daily consumption safety
- Fresh ginger can be stored in freezer for easier grating
- Start with half portions if new to apple cider vinegar to test tolerance
- Consume 20-30 minutes before your largest meal for optimal results
- Do not use water above 120°F as it destroys beneficial compounds
- For acid reflux sufferers: reduce vinegar to 1 tablespoon and add pinch of baking soda
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Beverages/Health Drinks
- Method: No-cook/Mixed
- Cuisine: Health/Wellness
- Diet: Diabetic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (473ml)
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg