Picture Worthy Mermaid Lemonade

When life hands you lemons, coconut vinegar and spirulina, you make Mermaid Lemonade.

Article by: Shannon Leparski at http://www.theglowingfridge.com

Have you seen the new ‘drinking vinegar‘ from Suja Juice? I recently tried their Blueberry Drinking Vinegar and LOVED it. The fact that it was made with coconut vinegar was even more intriguing, so I figured why not add in coconut vinegar and switch things up from the trendy apple cider vinegar? Sure, you could use apple cider vinegar if that’s all you have but the coconut vinegar from Better Body Foods tastes much milder.

After our much-needed beauty sleep, our bodies are super dehydrated and NEED water, especially after fasting all night.

My life changed (and my skin improved too) when I started drinking lemon water every single morning, religiously. I aim for 2-3 liters each day which may sound like a lot but its actually pretty easy. Three cups in the morning, afternoon and evening. I fill up this mason jar (or my new weck jar that I’m obsessed with) rather than wasting a bunch of plastic water bottles (I should also mention I’ve upgraded from my Brita water filter to this Aquagear filter and it’s seriously legit but that’s a different post for a different day).

When I don’t drink enough water, I notice it the next day, in the texture of my skin. My lips also get super chapped and red! Now, my body craves lemon water like crazy and I look forward to it, before coffee of course.

Tip: rather than sipping water all throughout the day, drink a bunch at once so you aren’t going to the bathroom every 30 minutes but instead once every now and then. is that weird?! i don’t know, but it works for me.

I’m always on the lookout for new ways to add an extra boost here and there, because why not? If you’re into the morning lemon water routine, you will love this superfood green elixir.

Why Spirulina Powder?

Spirulina is a superfood from the sea! Made up of 60-70% pure plant protein and complete with 18 amino acids – including ALL of the essential amino acids, its easy for our bodies to absorb and digest. Containing Vitamin B6, it will give you a dose of energy in the morning and curb unhealthy cravings. I use the spirulina powder from Organic Burst because it’s what I have on hand, but there are plenty of great brands out there! I also love this one from Pure Hawaiian and this one from Terrasoul.

You don’t need to add a ton of spirulina because you still want to enjoy it. I only add about 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon, but feel free to add more!

Aside from supporting immunity, healthy brain function and healthy heart function, spirulina provides:

• bio-available iron
• B vitamins
• essential fatty acids
• chlorophyll 

Why Coconut Vinegar?

Coconut Vinegar might just be the new, much milder twin sister to apple cider vinegar.

“Made from the nutrient-rich sap of the coconut tree, Coconut Vinegar tastes better than apple cider vinegar. Natural fermentation creates a mild flavor that’s sweet yet not coconut-y. Plus, there’s a little bit of “mother” in every bottle. Vinegar mother*, that is.” (source: Better Body Foods).

You can cook with it, bake with it, add it to salad dressings, marinades, etc. I love it!

All in all, this Mermaid Lemonade is refreshing, energizing, thirst-quenching and absolutely perfect for the warmer months. especially with a few ice cubes thrown in. Be sure to try out my Turmeric Glow Lemonade and Golden Glow Elixir too and spice up your morning lemon water! YUM!

1. 3 cups filtered water
2. 1/2 lemon, juiced
3. 1 tablespoon coconut vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
4. 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional (or agave nectar)
5. 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon spirulina powder
6. handful of ice cubes