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Lemon & Lime Water (Candida Diet Friendly)

Fresh lemon or lime with alkalised water makes a refreshing and supportive drink for the candida diet. Add herbs or spices for extra digestive and immune benefits.
Glass of alkalised water with fresh lemon slices on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by lemon quarters.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 2 glasses

Equipment

  • 1 Glass or Jug
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 small pot for steeping elderberries optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cups alkalised water or filtered water
  • Juice of ½ fresh lemon or lime
  • Ice cubes optional

Upgrade Options

Choose One or Combine

  • 2 –3 fresh mint leaves cooling & digestive
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root anti-inflammatory
  • 1 cinnamon stick blood sugar support
  • 1 sprig lemon verbena or lemongrass calming
  • 1 tsp dried elderberries steeped in hot water and cooled (immune boost)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Fill two glasses with alkalised water and a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice.
    2 cups alkalised water, Juice of ½ fresh lemon
  • Stir well and add ice cubes if desired.
    Ice cubes
  • Choose one or more upgrades: add mint, ginger, a cinnamon stick, or lemon verbena. For elderberry, steep in hot water, cool, and mix into your drink.
    2 –3 fresh mint leaves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 sprig lemon verbena or lemongrass, 1 tsp dried elderberries, 2 slices fresh ginger root
  • Stir gently and enjoy immediately.

Notes & Tips

  • Use organic citrus when possible, especially if adding slices with peel.
  • Herbal upgrades can be combined for more complex flavors.
  • Make ahead in a jug and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.