Do you have a ritual to start your day?
I have one morning ritual that I do every day before anything else. I drink a cup of warm lemon water with Pink Himalayan salt and cayenne pepper.
Now, I know some of you are saying EWW WHAT? But its great, really! It is not salty or hot as you only add a dash of the pink salt and cayenne. It tastes more like warm lemon water with a tiny kick. (I add more cayenne than most.)
I had been drinking lemon water with Himalayan salt for a few years but I only started adding Cayenne pepper a little over a year ago. I read an article from "The Food Babe" and she wrote about all the wonderful benefits adding cayenne pepper has for you.
Here's the low down:
Drinking warm lemon water with Pink Himalayan salt and Cayenne Pepper first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, AND making this part of your daily routine you will reap amazing health benefits. Just think how great you will feel getting sick less, feeling lighter, having clearer skin, more energy and giving yourself a boost in your metabolism that leads to weight loss over time.
The Food Babe stated; "Doing this ritual every morning provides a super stimulant to the liver, your main detoxing organ in the body. Your liver will release uric acid and create bile to safely eliminate environmental and lifestyle toxins that would otherwise be trapped in your digestive system longer. Remember keeping your liver and digestive system clean and in optimal condition will help your body prevent diseases like cancer in the future. Combining cayenne with lemon increases the detoxing effect and raises the temperature of your body increasing your metabolism."
How and why does this have so many benefits?
Well, Pink Himalayan salt is NOT your average table salt.
It has not been refined like table salt. In fact, it's in your best interest to eliminate regular table salt from your home and diet all together. Sodium Chloride, AKA table salt, is a super refined, processed "salt" that has no nutrients.
Pink Himalayan salt on the other hand has 80 + minerals and elements our body needs. It's a SUPER SALT! Creating an electrolyte balance in your body.
- INCREASES hydration instead of depriving you from it.
- Regulates water content both inside and outside of cells.
- Has a balance pH (alkaline/acidity) and helps to reduce acid reflux.
- Prevents muscle cramping. This is a real help for me. I get calf cramps in the middle of the night.
- Aids in proper metabolism functioning.
- Helps strengthen bones.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Helps the intestines absorb nutrients.
- Prevent goiters.
- Improves circulation.
- Dissolves and eliminates sediment to remove toxins.
And we all know how amazing Lemons are.
I wont go into too much detail about the benefits of lemons as we all know how nutrients rich they are. We have been told our entire life to have lemon water and honey when we are sick. But beside cold and flu remedy they also give our bodies an abundance of other benefits:
- Combat caner
- Maintain healthy complexions
- Prevent asthma
- Increase iron absorption
- Boost your immune system
This drink is WINNING with these 2 ingredients alone!
But now lets talk about Cayenne Pepper.
Cayenne is a powerful ingredient with many uses. It's widely known for cleansing and detoxifying. It stimulates circulation and neutralize acidity. It's also used as a remedy to help all kinds of ailments:
- Anti-Cold and Flu Agent
- Anti-Fungal Properties
- Migraine Headache Prevention
- Anti-Allergen
- Digestive Aid
- Useful for Blood Clots
- Detox Support
- Joint-Pain Reliever
- Anti-Bacterial Properties
- Possible Anti-Cancer Agent
- Supports Weight Loss
- Promotes Heart-Health
Basically, drinking this combination will help cleanse your body every single day safely and naturally. All in one small 8oz cup.
I plan to do it for the rest of my life. I absolutely love it! Give it a try for a week and see how you feel.
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