Health beauties will tell you that to feel your best you really need to keep hydrated by drinking more water. Some beauties (like this one) also highlight that water speeds up your metabolism by 33 percent and burns 100 calories per day. Cleansing divas also sing to you about the benefits of water to help flush crud from your body.
If you’re looking for a way to drink more water, this simple lemonade may be just the ticket. If you had stopped by my house this Saturday, you would have found me curled up in a chair with a glass of it. I love this lemonade because it is so simple to make. All you need is water, lemon, ice and a dash of sweetener like Stevia or a good honey. I like to make a big jug in a Ball jar and sip on it throughout the morning.
Lemonade Recipe
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients
2.5 cups water
1 cup ice
juice from one half lemon*
1/8th TEAspoon Stevia or 1 tablespoon honey
(* Buy organic, if possible. Learn more here.)
Better-for-you ingredients
Learn more about the better-for-you ingredients in this recipe:
- Lemons – Fresh lemon juice is more than just a great flavor enhancer. It’s also a powerful digestive aid and a natural laxative. A strong digestive system with regular eliminations are crucial to keeping your body’s natural restorative work on track. You’ll often see the benefits of this work in the form of greater energy and vibrant skin. Learn more here.
Directions
Place ingredients into a large Ball jar. Shake well and enjoy!
New to Green Lemonade?
As many of you beauties know, my goal each week at Green Lemonade is to celebrate easy, natural, everyday ways to cleanse, restore and rejuvenate your body, your mind and pretty much anything around you. The benefit of removing crud you ask? Over time, crud can weigh on your happiness, your energy and sometimes even your thighs. Learn more here.
