Your morning drink of choice can impact the way your gut reacts all day.

This is how coffee, tea, and lemon water influence your G.I.

Caffeinated drinks arent the only ones that can cause your gut some distress.

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You may find that non-caffeinated beverages have similar side effects, depending on their pH level.

Still, Gans says shes not suggesting you stop adding citrus to your H2O all together.

A little wedge or slice mixed with hot water most likely will cause no side effects.

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registered dietitian and nutritionist

So whats the best morning drink for gut health?

Most nutritionists suggest drinking plain old water to rehydrate properly.

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