Ingredients
- 2-inch (5 cm) piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 6 cups (1.5 L) water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the sliced ginger and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the lemon slices. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain if desired.
- Stir in honey while warm, if using.
- Serve warm or chill and serve over ice with mint.
Potential benefits
- Ginger may help with nausea and has mild anti-inflammatory properties.
- Lemon provides vitamin C and adds flavor.
- Staying hydrated is beneficial for overall health.
However, this drink does not cure cancer or diabetes, and it should not be expected to lower blood sugar enough to replace prescribed treatment. If someone has diabetes, it’s also best to use little or no honey and monitor carbohydrate intake.
If you’re interested, I can also share some evidence-based foods and dietary patterns that can help support healthy blood sugar levels as part of an overall diabetes management plan.