Tip
Benefit
✅ Start with 8 oz (one glass)
Gentle on an empty stomach
✅ Use room-temperature or warm water
Easier on digestion, especially in cold weather
✅ Add lemon (optional)
Flavor boost — but skip if you have acid reflux or sensitive enamel
✅ Wait 10–15 minutes before coffee
Coffee is a diuretic — hydrate first
✅ Pair with a routine
Brush teeth → drink water → stretch → breakfast
🔁 Consistency beats intensity.
❓ Should You Add Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar, or Honey?
Popular additions — but here’s the truth:
Additive
Reality
✅ Lemon
Adds flavor and vitamin C — but acidic; rinse mouth after
✅ Apple cider vinegar
No proven benefit; may erode tooth enamel or irritate throat
✅ Honey
Calorie-dense; unnecessary first thing unless medically needed
💧 Best bet? Plain water. Simplicity works.
