The most popular way to prepare lemon water is to squeeze the juice from the lemon and mix it with water. However, it makes you lose a significant part of the nutrients that are present in its bark. Indeed, the latter is rich in pectin and flavonoids. Pectin is even mainly present in the zest of the citrus fruit. So here is for you, the best method for the preparation of lemon water.
Ingredients
- 2 lemons, preferably organic
- 1 liter of water
- A few mint leaves
Instructions
- To do this, start by harvesting the zest of the lemons by grating them, then squeeze the juice. Mix everything with the water, then add the mint leaves to flavor your drink.
- Depending on your preference, you can also add honey for a sweeter taste.