Jumpstart Your Gut Health with My Morning Breakfast Drink
Support digestion, reduce bloat, and even lose weight—naturally
Have you ever woken up feeling sluggish, bloated, or just “off”? For years I battled with gut issues, and through lots of research (and a little trial and error), I’ve found one simple, natural practice that has made a huge difference in how I feel all day long.
It’s my go-to morning breakfast drink—a natural tonic you sip first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Trust me, it’s not just about hydration. This drink helps your gut become more acidic—which is exactly what you want to properly digest food, reduce bloating, ease constipation, and even support healthy weight loss.
Let me walk you through what’s in it and why it works.
🌿 My Morning Breakfast Drink Recipe
Ingredients:
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¾ cup filtered water
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½ to 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (with the "mother")
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½ to 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup magnesium water (optional)
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A good splash of kombucha (optional)
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A pinch of sea salt or sole water (optional)
🧠 Why This Drink Works
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Supports stomach acid production, helps with digestion, balances blood sugar, and may curb appetite.
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Lemon Juice: Alkalizing effect on the body post-digestion, helps detox the liver, and is a great source of vitamin C.
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Magnesium Water: Excellent for muscle function, bowel regularity, and calming the nervous system.
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Kombucha: Natural probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiome.
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Sea Salt/Sole Water: Rich in trace minerals and helps the body absorb water more effectively.
🕰 How to Use It
Drink it first thing in the morning, before coffee, tea, or food.
✨ Do not eat or drink anything else for at least 30 minutes.
This gives your digestive system time to wake up and get to work before anything else enters the picture.
💡 A Few Notes:
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Start with less ACV or lemon juice if you’re new to this. You can always work your way up.
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Use a straw to protect your teeth from the acidity. This has never been an issue for me but some folks like to do this.
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Warm (not hot) water is great if cold is too harsh first thing in the morning. Personally, I love ice in my drink during the summer and warm in the winter.
👏 What I’ve Noticed
Since making this a part of my routine, I’ve noticed:
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Better digestion (no more feeling heavy after meals)
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Less bloating
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Clearer skin
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Improved elimination
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Even a bit of gentle weight loss—without changing anything else
It’s such a simple practice, but it can have powerful effects over time. And best of all? It’s completely natural.
✨ Try It and Let Me Know
If you try this drink for a week or two, I’d love to hear how it works for you! Everyone’s body is different, but sometimes the smallest habits lead to the biggest breakthroughs.
Here’s to healing from the inside out—naturally. 💛
