So you have been trying to find a way to drink freshly squeezed lemon water during the day at work, but you are intimidated by the possibility of making a mess, or having to haul everything but the kitchen sink with you. Drinking lemon water is a great way to keep your body’s acid/alkaline balance, so let us show you how to do just that without the mess and any useless gear.
What You Will Need
1 fairly large lemon
1 glass water bottle
and 1 sheet of paper towel
The best way to do this is to cut up the lemon into 4 equal sized wedges. Make sure you cut once lengthwise and once across. This way you will have nice squeezable wedges which will funnel the juice towards the tip making it less likely that lemon drippings will end up on your reports.
Picking the Right Bottle
In case you don't have a glass water bottle, make sure you get one next time you go shopping. We wrote an article highlighting Why Your Next Water Bottle Should Be Made From Glass, check it out if you are still on the fence. I'm using one of our Meshbottles because with its 16 oz. capacity it's not too big, and if I refill it 4 times during the day using 1 of the 4 lemon wedges each time I will be ensuring that I drink 64 oz. of lemon water, which is very close to my RDA for water. The bottle also features a glass cap, very cool, so no plastic will come into contact with my (fairly acidic) lemon water. If you scroll down you can check out some of our featured Meshbottles, and if you join the Meshbottles community we will send you a 15% OFF coupon so you can try out what it's like to drink from a plastic-free bottle. We have 8 amazing colors to choose from!!
Use Paper Towel!
But let's get back on topic. Once the lemon is cut up put the wedges back together and wrap the whole lemon in a sheet of paper towel. This will do 2 things: (1) It will prevent your lemon from drying out, and (2) the paper towel will do a great job at absorbing juice that may have escaped, but don't worry, your lemon will not bleed much. Using a paper towel is also a heck of a lot better than plastic wrap, especially with acidic fruits: Plastics have a tendency to release chemicals when they interact with acidic liquids. Not to mention that your little piece of paper towel will bio-degrade, whereas cling wrap will be passed down to roughly a hundred generations. And if the lemon does drip on your invoices you will know what to do... (paper towel!!!)
Drink More Water.. Naturally
There is one other added benefit of drinking lemon water in addition to its alkalizing property: It simply tastes great, so you will find that adding lemon to your plain water will make it easier to drink more each day to keep yourself properly hydrated. You will also be saving money. Many grocery stores run deals on lemons where you can get 2 for a $1 which is a lot cheaper than those $3 - $4 water enhancers with dubious additives and preservatives (corn syrup solids, Aspartame just to name a few). They also won't last more than a day or two. That's $100 a month just to consume enough water. Do the math, is it worth it?
Stay Hydrated Plastic-free
Thanks for checking in. We recently launched the world’s first truly plastic-free glass water bottle made from only two materials: glass and food safe silicone. Our bottles provide a great alternative to those who are trying to move away from plastics and plastic chemicals. Check out our featured bottles below.
Model Nr.: MB125BOE ǀ UPC: 760412714536
Our most advanced Meshbottle featuring CocktailMode(TM): Tiny neodymium magnets will help you secure the straw top while you enjoy your favorite beverage, just like you would from a cocktail glass. Elegant, sturdy, and plastic-free, this Meshbottle sports a super high quality borosilicate glass straw, vertical carrying handle, and an air-valve for pressure regulation. Perfect as a casual hydration vessel for the office or as a sports bottle at the gym.
Features:
CocktailMode(TM): Tiny magnets secure the straw top while you sip your favorite beverage, similar to a cocktail glass.
High quality, thick borosilicate glass straw for purity and safety.
Food-safe silicone straw bumper to protect the glass straw inside the bottle.
FREE straw cleaning brush included.
Signature silicone mesh sleeve for impact resistance and color options.
Glass bottle made in USA.
Compatible with cup holders equal or larger than 4.1" in diameter. Check measurements: This bottle might be too wide for your standard cup holder!
Specifications:
Capacity: 32 fl. oz.
Weight (empty): 22.95 oz.
Dimensions: 3.45" x 3.45" x 10.50”
Small Parts Warning / Choking Hazard: Not for children under 3 years.
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Features:
Glass/silicone cap design ensures superior purity for beverages, prevents contact with common plastics.
Mesh cozy features 360-degree, full body, interlocking pattern for increased elasticity and easy removal for cleaning.
Silicone handle snaps back to horizontal position when not in use.
Glass bottle made in USA.
Compatible with cup holders equal or larger than 4.1" in diameter. Check measurements: This bottle might be too wide for your standard cup holder!
Specifications:
Capacity: 32 fl. oz.
Weight (empty): 21.6 oz.
Dimensions: 3.45" x 3.45" x 9.25"
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Model Nr.: MB105OGN ǀ UPC: 760412714345
This bottle allows the beverage to be stored in a plastic-free environment and is a champion when it comes to cleaning. The cap can turn inside out, making it amazingly easy to get rid of residue (see video below). Silicone is inert and water repellent, which helps prevent the cap from becoming moldy. The cap has a non-threaded, twist-free construction.
Features:
Silicone cap design prevents beverage from contact with common plastics.
Mesh cozy features 360-degree, full body, interlocking pattern for increased elasticity and easy removal for cleaning.
Silicone handle snaps back to horizontal position when not in use.
Glass bottle made in USA.
Compatible with cup holders equal or larger than 4.1" in diameter. Check measurements: This bottle might be too wide for your standard cup holder!
Specifications:
Capacity: 32 fl. oz.
Weight (empty): 21.2 oz.
Dimensions: 3.45" x 3.45" x 9.13"
Download our Printable Quick Start Guide for Useful Tips and Tricks.
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