Apple cider vinegar has numerous purported benefits, including the ability to help individuals achieve weight loss. Apple cider vinegar is made with apples that have been fermented and has the main ingredient of acetic acid. The way that apple cider vinegar is intended to help individuals lose weight is that it gives them a full feeling, so that they eat less. Proponents claim that it can stabilize blood sugar as a way to curb appetite. Speak to your doctor before using apple cider vinegar to achieve weight loss since there is no concrete research that supports the claims that using the substance is effective.
Step 1
Purchase any brand of apple cider vinegar from the health food store or your grocery store. Bragg is a popular type of the product and found through stores like The Vitamin Shoppe. Sundown and Dynamic Health are other producers of apple cider vinegar. The type of apple cider vinegar that you choose to use should have 5 percent acidity.
Step 2
Take your first serving of apple cider vinegar in the morning before breakfast. Add 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar to a full 8 oz. glass of cold water. Drink the entire glass in one sitting. You should time your dose to occur approximately 20 to 30 minutes before you eat.
Step 3
Repeat the serving of apple cider vinegar for the remainder of your meals throughout the day. If you find that you cannot stomach the taste of the concoction, add 1 to 2 tsp. of honey.
Step 4
Increase your dose to 2 to 3 tsp. if you find that 1 tsp. does not give you a full feeling.
Tips and Warnings
- Instead of drinking apple cider vinegar, you can also use 1 to 2 tbsp. as part of your homemade salad dressing.
- Never drink the apple cider vinegar without first diluting it. It can cause a burning sensation in your throat and will be difficult to consume. There are potential side effects for consumption of apple cider vinegar. These side effects include throat irritation, reduced potassium levels in the blood, bone loss and tooth enamel damage.
Things You'll Need
- Apple cider vinegar
- Water
- Honey (optional)
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