Staying hydrated while managing candida overgrowth can feel surprisingly tricky when so many flavored drinks are loaded with sugars, artificial sweeteners, or fermented ingredients that are better avoided. This simple glass of lemon water with a pinch of sea salt keeps things completely clean — just fresh citrus juice, mineral-rich salt, and cold water working together in a way your body will actually appreciate. The lemon brings a bright, refreshing tartness that makes plain water feel like a genuine treat, while the fine sea salt adds a subtle depth and helps support electrolyte balance. It comes together in under a minute with no cooking, no equipment beyond a citrus juicer and a glass, and absolutely no guesswork about hidden problematic ingredients. Serve it over ice for an extra-refreshing sip, or skip the cubes and enjoy it straight — either way, it's the kind of small daily ritual that genuinely makes sticking to a restrictive protocol feel a little less like a sacrifice.
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Juice the lemon using a citrus juicer, yielding about 2 tablespoons of juice. Discard any seeds.
Pour the cold water into a glass. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of fine sea salt, then stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
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