- It is preferable to purchase lemons rather than lemon juice or extract. This ensures that you are getting no added ingredients, just the lemon. Use a half lemon, or you may substitute with a lime.
- Maple syrup (not the flavored variety) is next in the recipe. The suggestion is to use organic maple syrup (Grade B), but a suitable substitute is molasses or agave. However, if you have diabetes or hyper/hypoglycemia, then the best choice is molasses. Use two tablespoons.
- Cayenne pepper is best known for its warming properties, aiding in circulation. The suggestion is to use a small pinch, 1/10 of a teaspoon or less. Increase this each use, keeping it at a tolerable level. The note says the more BTUs the better. Caution needs to be used, though, since cayenne pepper can cause severe stomach burning.
- The last ingredient is pure water, 10-14 oz. Don't use tap water since it contains so many chemicals. Filtered, purified water is healthier.
- Combine all ingredients and drink. This recipe will make one serving. The lemon cleanse can be consumed a few times throughout the day as part of a fast. Make it fresh prior to drinking each time. Use only fresh fruit, organic maple syrup and purified water.
