Hot lemon water with Truvia is a great tea substitute!

Jan 18, 2017

Yesterday I was saying (whining) that I was worried about how I'd cope on Optifast without hot herbal teas to keep me warm.  It's winter and I only like the shakes icy cold, which leaves me feeling so cold after. 

Someone suggested that if I was allowed lemon juice (I am) that I could put some in hot water, add some sugar free sweetener, and drink that in lieu of tea.

I wish I could remember the person's name. It was a great idea! 

I wasn't sure I'd like it as I haven't had a hot lemon drink since I was a kid and my Mom made me drink NeoCitran when i was sick. I hated that stuff.  But I figured I'd give it a go as it's been over 30 years since I tried anything hot and lemony and surely my tastes must have changed.  Sure enough, I really like it!

Also, I was googling the health benefits of hot lemon water and there are many!  It has vitamin C, aids digestion, boosts the immune system, fights hunger, and a myriad of other benefits.

I'm sipping a cup now, and even like the smell.  Lemon mixed with hot water and truvia sweetener smells like lemony cotton candy, and tastes almost as good (although not as sweet as I only used the very tip of the teaspoon of sweetener).

On another note, my entire family has the flu and I'm praying I won't catch it, or if I do catch it that I get it now and get over it before surgery. I also hope they'll feel better soon. 

Only 14 more days!

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