Step 1

Fill a jar with a 4 tablespoons of pink Himalayan salt.

Step 2

Cover the salt with 1/2 cup filtered water, leaving some space at the top.

Step 3

Seal and allow the mixture to sit for 12–24 hours so that the salt fully saturates the water.

Step 4

You now have a “sole” (concentrated salt water). You can keep adding more salt or water as needed; the water is considered “fully saturated” when salt crystals remain undissolved at the bottom.

Step 5

In the morning, add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of the concentrated salt solution (or 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt directly) to a large glass of room-temperature or warm water (about 8–12 ounces or 250–350 mL).

Step 6

Optional: Squeeze in fresh lemon juice or add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for flavor.

Step 7

You can also add 1 tsp raw honey for the taste and additional health benefits. But remember honey is a natural sweetener and it will also add calories

Step 8

Stir well and drink slowly.

Step 9

Many advocates suggest consuming this first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Others may split it into two servings (morning and midday).