Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a health tonic for hundreds of years. Those in favor of it, claim that it can cure migraine headaches, diabetes, chronic fatigue, arthritis and high blood pressure to name a few. In the 1950s, Dr. D.C. Jarvis wrote a book "Folk Medicine," in which he claimed that regular consumption of apple cider vinegar would cause fat to be burned rather than stored. This then led to the creation of the apple cider vinegar diet.
Dosage
It is recommended to take 1 to 3 tsp. 15 minutes before each meal. This will help you feel more full, leading you to eat less calories.
Diluting
Vinegar, whose main ingredient is acetic acid, can be harsh on the teeth, throat and stomach. By diluting it in 8 oz. of water, these factors can be eliminated.
Pill Form
If the taste is too strong, the pill form is another option. Most pills come in 285 mg dosages and are used in the same way as the liquid form.
Increasing Effectiveness
It is recommended to add a slice of bread if the liquid or pill forms do not have you feeling more full and satisfied than before. A 2005 study did find that having a slice of bread and 2 tsp. 15 minutes prior to eating had the participants reporting feelings of greater satisfaction than those who did not have the bread and vinegar.
Parameters of the Diet
The diet itself does not say what/what not to eat. Instead, the diet focuses on watching the nutritional content and portion sizes of foods in combination with exercise.
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