Description
A warm, mineral-rich morning drink made with Japanese or Himalayan pink salt, lemon, and optional natural sweeteners to help rehydrate and reset your system.
Ingredients
1 cup (240 ml) filtered water
1/4 teaspoon fine-ground Japanese or Himalayan pink salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat the filtered water until just warm, not boiling.
2. Pour the warm water into a heat-safe glass.
3. Add the pink salt and stir until fully dissolved.
4. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir.
5. Add honey or maple syrup if using, and stir again.
6. Sip slowly over 2–3 minutes.
7. Wait at least 15 minutes before eating.
Notes
Skip sweetener if fasting or watching calorie intake.
Pre-portion salt and lemon juice on Sundays to streamline your weekday routine.
Variations:
– Use lime instead of lemon for a tropical twist.
– Steep 2 slices of ginger in warm water for added digestion support.
– Add 1/2 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar for probiotic benefits.
– Drop in fresh mint or cucumber slices for a refreshing version.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired