
If you're aware of the latest weight loss trends, you might be interested in apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar advocates say drinking a few tablespoons a day can help you lose weight by suppressing appetite, stimulating digestion and burning fat. Most apple cider vinegar enthusiasts dilute it with water and drink it as a drink.
Before you drink apple cider vinegar, see what the research report actually says.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > the calories and nutrients of apple cider vinegar</h1>
Apple cider vinegar has very few calories: only 3 calories per tablespoon.
The compound in apple cider vinegar that is considered health-beneficial is acetic acid, which is found in virtually all kinds of vinegar, such as red wine and food vinegar.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="9" > weight loss and apple cider vinegar</h1>
Drinking apple cider vinegar is not a panacea diet pill anyway. However, there is a small study that shows a little hope.
When obese adults in Japan drank vinegar compared to those who didn't, those who drank 1 or 2 tablespoons of vinegar a day had lower body weight, body mass index (BMI), and body fat after 12 weeks. People who drank vinegar also had smaller waistlines and lowered triglyceride levels.
Before you take a big gulp of vinegar, keep in mind that this is a very small study that also happens to be conducted by vinegar producers.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="13" > blood sugar and apple cider vinegar</h1>
Whether you have diabetes, prediabetes, or just want to control your blood sugar, apple cider vinegar may help. According to a study in the Journal of Functional Foods, adults at risk of type 2 diabetes drank 1 tablespoon of vinegar twice daily for 12 weeks compared to the control group, and their fasting blood glucose levels were slightly lower (about 9%), suggesting that apple cider vinegar may have a positive effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. While the people in this study didn't lose weight, it might be worthwhile to try a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before lunch and dinner to help control blood sugar levels.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="16" > the health benefits of apple cider vinegar in addition to weight loss</h1>
Weight loss seems to be the biggest benefit of drinking apple cider vinegar, but in addition to possibly helping to lower blood sugar, there are other health benefits.
Research around apple cider vinegar is promising and has the following benefits: lowering triglycerides, improving cholesterol levels, and reducing fat storage in the liver.
When the mice (with and without diabetes) were fed vinegar for four weeks, their triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol decreased and HDL (good) cholesterol increased. However, there are not enough human studies to confirm these effects, and more research is needed.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="20" > remember to protect your teeth</h1>
If you have chosen to drink apple cider vinegar, dilute with water to protect your teeth. According to dentists, the acidity level of apple cider vinegar is about the same as that of soda. The problem with acid foods is that they erode your tooth enamel. If you're going to drink apple cider vinegar, you need to dilute it with water and don't let it stay in your mouth for too long.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="22" > Finally: Can apple cider vinegar help you lose weight? </h1>
You've heard of it before, but let's say it again: there's no panacea for weight loss, and apple cider vinegar is no exception. There's nothing better than eating a healthy, balanced diet, paying attention to portion sizes, and adding more exercise.