
Starting your morning with a warm mug of lemon water is one of the simplest rituals you can build into your day, and it fits seamlessly into an elimination-style protocol without any guesswork. Fresh lemon juice brings a bright, clean tartness that wakes up your palate and your digestion before you've even thought about breakfast. The optional pinch of ground ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel more like a soothing tonic than plain water. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes on the stove, this is the kind of habit that's easy to stick to. It's especially reassuring when you're navigating a strict healing diet to have a morning drink that requires zero label-reading or substitutions β everything here is exactly what it looks like.
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Heat the filtered water in a small saucepan or kettle over medium heat until steaming and just below a boil, about 170β180Β°F (77β82Β°C) β warm enough to drink comfortably but not scalding.
Juice the lemon half directly into a mug, removing any seeds.
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