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Pink salt trick drink with lemon wedge, recipe card for weight loss trend
Jonas Mitchell

Pink Salt Trick for Weight Loss

A simple morning drink made with Himalayan pink salt, water, and lemon juice — the viral "pink salt trick," made with exact measurements and honest sodium information.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (8–10 oz) warm or room-temperature water
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt (do not exceed 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey or pure maple syrup, optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)

Equipment

  • 1 glass
  • 1 spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Pour the water into a glass.
  2. Add the pink salt and stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
  4. Stir in honey or maple syrup if you'd like it sweeter.
  5. Drink on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, sipped slowly rather than gulped.

Notes

  • Salt amount can range from 1/16–1/4 tsp depending on taste and sodium tolerance — see the sodium breakdown table in the article.
  • Not recommended for those with high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart conditions, or a prescribed low-sodium diet without doctor approval.
  • Variations (ACV, ginger, baking soda, sole water) are covered separately in the article and are not part of this base card.