Refrigerate. 3. For one soda, add 3 tablespoons of lemon syrup and the fresh juice of half a lemon into a tall glass. Fill with ice and top with sparkling water. Mix and enjoy.

Cover and and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Let mixture cool completely, about 1 hour. Once cool, strain out ginger and lemongrass stalks. Store syrup in an airtight container in the ...

If you want thick, fluffy pancakes, the trick is adding both an acid (such as lemon juice) and an alkali (bicarbonate of soda) to your batter, says Dr Simon Cotton at the University of Birmingham.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider contains acetic acid which can help detoxify the body and lower uric acid levels. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink once a day.