Lemon-Pepper Water

My my wonderful, holistic Chiropractor in Wisconsin gave me this original idea, many years ago, for what she felt was the best, healthiest, most cleansing way to start each day. I get lax, fall away from this for a while, but then rush right to the kitchen to make it for times when I ate badly the day before, or like today, my persistent cold or winter allergies just won't quit.  Not a cure, but like Wendy said, a great healthy, cleansing way to start the day and get in 'our ounces' of water.

I've read we should all drink half the number on our scale, in ounces, every day.  So, if you weigh 140#, for example, you need 70oz. / day to keep All Systems Go. Living in Minnesota, what comes out of the tap is ICY cold water from Lake Superior.  Right out of the faucet it's great, but I also know there are impurities we can't taste, so I bought a Big Burkey water filtration system.  

In the morning, fill a container that holds the ounces you need for the day, or one you'd fill twice, or three times, a day to get to that number.  Pour just a little into a heat-proof mug or jar, add some peppercorns, some of the very outer peeled yellow layer, from the lemon, and a big squeeze of lemon juice.  Also a sprinkle of cayenne and, if you're not intermittent fasting,  put in some honey.  You can add the honey to future glasses of this magic drink, during your eating time.  Heat this in the microwave for a minute, stir, then fill with more filtered water from your container.  Do this during the day to continue the cleansing, or just drink the water plain, or use it for tea. . .  

Drink Up Everyone! Your body will thank you. . .Lin