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Warm morning tonic with lemon and honey on marble countertop

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A simple morning drink designed to help manage blood sugar levels, inspired by Dr. Phil McGraw's personal habits. This tonic combines apple cider vinegar, Ceylon cinnamon, and lemon to support steady glucose before breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz warm water (not boiling)
  • 1 tablespoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon powder (not cassia)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or 3 drops liquid stevia (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (optional, recommended)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or steeped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm 8 oz of water to hot but not boiling. Boiling water destroys beneficial enzymes in the apple cider vinegar.
  2. Add apple cider vinegar to the warm water and stir well.
  3. Add Ceylon cinnamon powder and whisk briskly to keep it suspended.
  4. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add sweetener if using.
  5. Add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt and stir once more.
  6. Drink through a straw to protect tooth enamel from acidity.
  7. Rinse your mouth with plain water within 5 minutes of finishing.
  8. Best taken 20 to 30 minutes before your first meal.

Notes

Use only Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia, to avoid coumarin toxicity. Do not exceed 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily. Consult your doctor before starting if you have gastroparesis, kidney disease, GERD, or take medications like ACE inhibitors or insulin.

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