Water with baking soda and lemon: How do you prepare it correctly and in what proportions? I’ll give you the recipe for a simple version.

react and produce carbon dioxide, which is why the mixture may fizz.

This reaction changes the character of the drink, but it does not turn it into a proven treatment for medical conditions.

A Simple Way to Prepare It

For a mild homemade version, you can use:

• 1 glass (about 250 ml) of water
• 1–2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
• A small pinch of baking soda

Add the lemon juice to the water first. Then add the baking soda gradually and allow the fizzing to settle before drinking.

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