How to Drink Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a common cooking ingredient, and some people report that it has helped them lose weight, improve their immune system, and regulate their blood sugar.^[1] You can add a little ACV into your diet each day to cleanse your body and detox. Whether you mix it into drinks or your meals, you can start your ACV detox easily!

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[Edit]Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Raw

1. Get raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Look in the vinegar section at your local supermarket for apple cider vinegar. Get ACV with sediment settled on the bottom of the bottle. This is known as the “mother” and contains helpful enzymes and probiotics. Avoid getting pasteurized ACV since it won’t have the same properties as unfiltered vinegar.^[2]
   
   • If you cannot find raw apple cider vinegar in stores, search online stores.
2. Dilute the apple cider vinegar in of water. By itself, apple cider vinegar is extremely acidic and could harm your teeth and throat if taken alone. Shake the bottle of ACV before measuring out to stir into your cup of water.^[3]
   
   • You can use either hot or cold water.
   • Try mixing the ACV with other liquids, such as fruit juice, tea, or apple cider, for a different flavor.
   • There have been case reports of people having caustic injury to their esophagus from drinking apple cider vinegar.^[4]
3. Drink ACV 20 minutes before meals to suppress your appetite and control glucose levels. Taking ACV before your meal could help stimulate your digestive system and regulate blood sugar levels as you eat. Make sure to dilute your apple cider vinegar so it isn’t as acidic.^[5]
   
   • Consult with a doctor before starting an ACV regimen if you’re prescribed insulin or diuretic medications. Apple cider vinegar may weaken the medicine.
4. Continue taking apple cider vinegar for 2-4 weeks. To keep getting health benefits, take apple cider vinegar 2-3 times daily. Evenly spread your intake of ACV throughout the day, and take it while you’re on an empty stomach. Continue the regimen for up to a month before reducing your intake to daily in the morning.^[6]
   
   • You may continue taking apple cider vinegar every day, or repeat detox regimens 3-4 times a year.

[Edit]Masking the Flavor of Apple Cider Vinegar

1. Mix in 1-2 tsp (4-8 g) of sugar or artificial sweetener to hide the vinegar’s acidity. Use your favorite sweetener and stir it into the apple cider vinegar to make your drink taste better. Mix the drink until the sugar is completely dissolved.^[7]
   
   • Replace the sweetener with 1 tbsp (21.25 g) of honey for a natural sweetener.
2. Add cinnamon or cayenne pepper for added nutritional value. Sprinkle 1 tsp (2.3 g) of ground cinnamon or cayenne pepper to add more antioxidants to your drink.^[8] Cinnamon and pepper will add a spicier flavor to your drink as well as help your body burn calories. Stir the spice into your drink until it’s thoroughly mixed.^[9]
   
   • Put a cinnamon stick into a hot drink to steep the flavor.
3. Put in of lemon juice to make the drink more tart. You can either squeeze the juice from 2 lemons or use prepackaged lemon juice. Adjust the amount of lemon juice you put in your drink depending on how sour you want it to taste.^[10]
   
   • Warm up your drink and add 1 tbsp (21.25 g) of honey to help with a sore throat.
4. Mix apple cider vinegar into a salad dressing. Mix together of olive oil, of apple cider vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt in a bowl. Stir the dressing together until it’s well-combined. Pour a third of the dressing onto your salad and refrigerate the rest.^[11]
   
   • You can also mix of ACV into your favorite store-bought dressing.
5. Marinate meats and vegetables in apple cider vinegar. Mix 2 parts of cooking oil with 1 part apple cider vinegar in a resealable plastic bag. Stir in spices, like cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder. When the marinade is well-combined, put in your choice of meat or vegetables and let them soak up the flavors for 3-4 hours before cooking.^[12]
   
   • Experiment with different flavors. If you want a saltier marinade, add in each of Worcestershire and soy sauce.
6. Put apple cider vinegar in your soups or stews. Soups and stews are filled with a variety of flavors that will mask the acidity of your apple cider vinegar. Put into your bowl of soup and stir it thoroughly. When you’ve finished your soup, make sure to drink the broth to get all of your ACV.^[13]
   
   • Apple cider vinegar can be added to store-bought or homemade soup.

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[Edit]Warnings

• As of October 2018, there is not much research to back up the health claims of apple cider vinegar.^[14][15]
• Apple cider vinegar could affect how insulin or diuretic medication works if you’re diabetic. Consult with your doctor before starting a detox regimen.^[16]
• Since it’s very acidic, pure apple cider vinegar could erode tooth enamel. Make sure to dilute the vinegar before ingesting it.^[17]
• Apple cider vinegar can erode the lining of your gut, which could potentially cause you harm.^[18]

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

1. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
2. ↑ https://youtu.be/pkq6wUlkBYM?t=88
3. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
4. ↑ [v161569_b01]. 11 September 2020.
5. ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2017/04/18/health/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/index.html
6. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
7. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
8. ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a47369/health-benefits-of-cinnamon/
9. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/267248.php
10. ↑ https://youtu.be/pkq6wUlkBYM?t=175
11. ↑ https://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2017/11/apple-cider-vinaigrette.html
12. ↑ https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/apple-cider-vinegar-marinade-121123
13. ↑ https://togetherasfamily.com/chicken-detox-soup/
14. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
15. ↑ [v161569_b01]. 11 September 2020.
16. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
17. ↑ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320930.php
18. ↑ [v161569_b01]. 11 September 2020.