4 Easy Ways to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Part of Your Daily Routine

by JJ Virgin on December 1, 2018

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a natural health remedy for centuries, and it’s easy to see why!

This amazing elixir can help with everything from regulating your blood sugar and burning fat to replenishing your healthy gut flora and fighting off infection. It's no wonder ancient physicians turned to apple cider vinegar for healing all sorts of ailments…

Although apple cider vinegar is no longer given out as prescription medicine, there’s still plenty of modern advantages of ACV that make it a fantastic addition to your daily routine!

Top 4 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Encourages a Healthy Gut Microbiome

Apple cider vinegar is produced through a fermentation process, making it a great source of beneficial bacteria for your gut. While the bacteria in your gut may be tiny, they play a major role in your health!

These mighty microbes are not only key to maintaining a strong immune system, they also form the building blocks of the chemicals that determine your mood. That means a little apple cider vinegar can go a long way toward helping you stay healthy and happy!

Balances Your Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels

Numerous scientific studies have proven that apple cider vinegar is an amazing ally when it comes to controlling blood sugar and insulin levels.1 That’s important because chronically elevated blood glucose and insulin levels can lead to excess belly fat and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Apple cider vinegar to the rescue! Not only can apple cider vinegar lower your blood sugar response to a meal, consuming it the night before can even improve your blood glucose levels the following morning.2,3 That’s what I call a powerful one-two punch!  

Natural antibacterial

Did you know that apple cider vinegar can protect you from harmful pathogens that can cause illness? That’s right! Research shows that apple cider vinegar is effective at defending against different types of microbes that can make you sick, including enemies like E.coli and Candida albicans.4

As if that wasn’t enough, apple cider vinegar can even help reduce the inflammatory response that is triggered by infection.4 Translation: bad guys don’t stand a chance against apple cider vinegar!

Promotes Fat Burning    

If you’ve been following recent reports in the media, you’re probably wondering if apple cider vinegar can actually help you shed excess pounds or if it’s just another weight loss craze. You’ll be pleased to find out there’s science to back up ACV’s fat-burning claims!

Studies show that subjects who consumed apple cider vinegar daily experienced a reduction in body fat, especially around the middle.5,6 The impressive results can be explained by ACV’s ability to stimulate enzymes that encourage fat-burning, as well as decreased fat and glucose production in the liver.  They mean one thing, for sure: goodbye, belly fat!

Ready to start reaping the rewards of apple cider vinegar?

Find out below just how easy it is to do…

Recommended Use

  • Aim for 2-3 teaspoons per day, 2 tablespoons at most
  • Great for boosting weight loss
  • Not recommended for people with gastric ulcers
  • Be sure to use a straw for drinks with ACV, as the acid content can be hard on your teeth

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Part of Your Daily Routine

  1. Shake it up

Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to your morning shake or smoothie, along with protein powder, unsweetened coconut or almond milk, and frozen cherries, berries, or apple chunks. It makes a fruity, sweet-tart treat with all the benefits of ACV!

  1. Drink it down

Having a snack attack? Add 2 teaspoons of ACV, a few organic lemon slices, and fresh mint to a glass of chilled sparkling water. Both the lemon and ACV help with satiety, meaning you’ll feel less hungry.

  1. Detox right

Make a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Tea with green tea, ACV, lemon, ginger, and cinnamon – you’ll get so many health benefits, including cleansing your system, lowering your blood sugar, and naturally fighting inflammation. Serve your detox tea over crushed ice for a refreshing hot weather drink.

  1. Dress well

If you miss your ACV in the morning, mix 2 teaspoons of ACV with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and ground black pepper for a super simple Apple Cider Vinaigrette, then drizzle over your salad at lunch.

Whether you add apple cider vinegar to your protein shake or enjoy it over your greens, just be sure to look for raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized ACV. This type of apple cider vinegar contains “the mother”, which is the murky, web-like structure that’s made up of health-boosting compounds like friendly bacteria, minerals, and antioxidants.7

With the many benefits of apple cider vinegar, it’s time to pucker up and add this incredible multitasker to your menu today

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Article Sources

1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28292654

2 http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.long

3 http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/11/2814.full

4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-18618-x

5 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661687

6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17485860

7 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.2014.896230?journalCode=uacn20