Detox water (parsley, lemon, turmeric) Calories

Add washed parsley, sliced lemon, and a small amount of turmeric to a jug of water. Chill it for a few hours, then stir before serving. Strain it if you prefer a clear drink.

Not by itself. Replacing sugary drinks with this unsweetened water can reduce what you drink elsewhere, but the parsley, lemon, and turmeric do not burn fat or guarantee weight loss.

Chill it for a few hours so the water picks up the ingredients’ flavor. Infusing it much longer can make the lemon peel taste bitter, so remove the lemon slices if you plan to leave the jug overnight.

Yes, most people can include it in their usual fluid intake. Keep drinking plain water too, and ask a healthcare professional before making concentrated parsley or turmeric drinks a daily habit if you take medication or have a relevant health condition.

Keep it covered and refrigerated, and drink it within a day. Fresh parsley and lemon lose their quality as they sit in water, so discard the drink if its smell or appearance changes.

You can, but drinking it on an empty stomach has no special cleansing benefit. Lemon may aggravate reflux or stomach discomfort, so have it with food or use less lemon if that happens.

Yes, ground turmeric works, but it may settle at the bottom rather than dissolve. Start with a small amount, stir the drink before pouring, and expect a more earthy, slightly bitter flavor.

Yes, it can be served warm, although it is commonly chilled. Avoid boiling the ingredients if you want to keep the fresh lemon and parsley flavor; simply add them to warm water and steep briefly.

It is fine to drink before bed, but a large glass may wake you to urinate during the night. The lemon’s acidity can also bother people with reflux, so an earlier serving may be more comfortable.