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Ginger Lemon Water (“Japanese Water”): Easy Recipe and What It Really Does

ByToday Mag Editorial Team

“Japanese water” usually means a simple ginger and lemon water, often linked online to the Japanese habit of drinking water first thing in the morning (sometimes called Japanese water therapy). It is an easy, low-calorie drink. It will not burn fat from your waist, back or thighs – no drink can remove fat from one specific part of the body.

Ginger Lemon Water Recipe

Ingredients (about 1 liter)

  • 1 liter of water
  • A 2–3 cm (1 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

How to make it

  1. Bring the water to a boil and add the ginger slices.
  2. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  3. Let it cool slightly, stir in the lemon juice and honey if you like.
  4. Drink warm, or chill it in the fridge and drink within 24 hours.

About “Japanese water therapy”

The routine usually suggests drinking one or more glasses of water after waking up, before eating. Starting the day with water is a reasonable habit, especially if you tend to forget to drink. Claims that it cures illnesses or causes significant weight loss are not supported by good evidence.

What ginger and lemon can (and cannot) do

  • Ginger: some research suggests ginger may help with certain types of nausea. Evidence for other uses is limited.
  • Lemon: lemons contain vitamin C, although a squeeze of juice provides only part of your daily needs.
  • Weight: replacing sugary drinks with water can reduce the calories you drink. Weight loss itself depends on your overall diet, activity and other factors – not on a single drink.

Who should be careful

  • If you take blood-thinning medicines or other regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using ginger in large amounts.
  • Acidic drinks can bother people with acid reflux and can affect tooth enamel; drink through a straw or rinse with plain water afterwards.
  • If you are pregnant, ask your doctor or midwife before using ginger regularly.

This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition, take regular medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding new drinks or supplements to your routine.

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