How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?

Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss
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When we talk about apple cider vinegar for weight loss, there are many people who swear by its positive effects on weight loss, and some who do not seem to have any benefits from it.

There is usually a mix of questions in our minds when we talk about apple cider vinegar for weight loss.

If you are wondering whether or not you should include apple cider vinegar for weight loss in your regular routine, you will find out a lot of the answers in this article.

We will take a look specifically at apple cider vinegar for weight loss, understand how it can be a great tool in your overall weight loss journey, and share some of its other overall health benefits that can help you reach your target weight goal.

What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Here is a little information to understand how apple cider vinegar is made and how it gets its healthy properties. [1] 

  • Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that is also known as ACV. It is made by a fermentation process that uses a mix of crushed apples, sugar, and yeast. 
  • In many cases, apple cider vinegar is also used as a salad dressing or as a diluted mix with water for people who want to use apple cider vinegar for weight loss. 
  • The yeast that is present in the fermentation process to make apple cider vinegar helps to digest the sugar that is present in the apple juice.
  • After a few weeks, this mix turns into alcohol.
  • The natural bacteria that are present in the alcohol break down the alcohol further into acetic acid. This is what gives the vinegar its very distinct odor and tangy taste.

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Different Types of Vinegar

There are a lot of different types of vinegar:

  • Usually, the local grocery stores have a clear kind of apple cider vinegar that is filtered and pasteurized.
  • You can also try and get the raw and unfiltered type of apple cider vinegar (however this is not easily available in India). This will have a cloudy kind of appearance because it has cloudy sediments. This substance that is present in this type of apple cider vinegar is also known as the ‘mother’ and it is made up of yeast and settled bacteria.
  • It is thought that the mother contains some amount of probiotics, which a healthy type of bacteria that is considered good for the health of your overall stomach and gut, and especially for your digestive health.    

Nutritional Value of Apple Cider Vinegar

Here is a look at the nutritional value of apple cider vinegar, which contains:

  • Vitamin C
  • B vitamins
  • Acetic acid
  • Polyphenols 

15 grams of apple cider vinegar will also contain about:

  • Potassium – about 11 grams
  • Total fat – none
  • Protein – none
  • Carbohydrate – none 

Nutrition Facts Portion Size15 g

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 

In addition to the above, when you use raw apple cider vinegar, you also get additional nutritional benefits such as 

  • Antioxidants are substances that will help to prevent any damage to the cells in your body.
  • Probiotics or natural probiotics are the friendly type of bacteria that can help to improve the health of your immune system as well as your overall gut health.

How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?

You can use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or about 15 to 30 ml of apple cider vinegar every day, diluted in a cup or glass of water, when you want to use it for its weight loss and weight management benefits. 

Other Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

In addition to helping you lose weight as well as manage it better, here are some more benefits of apple cider vinegar on your overall health:

1. Helps to lower your blood sugar levels

There is no data or research that supports this claim. And we’ve mentioned this in several of our articles. Just one food group or type can never help in reducing or controlling blood sugar levels.

It takes a consistent and comprehensive effort involving diet, exercise, stress, and sleep management to manage or control your blood sugar levels. Our diabetes management programs provide clinically proven therapies that help you achieve lower HbA1c through this approach. 

2. Helps to bring down your acid reflux

  • A lot of people suffer from various gastrointestinal problems and many of them also suffer from acid reflux.
  • Acid reflux is also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. 
  • It is a condition in which the food does not move properly through your digestive tract and instead, some of it may come back up your digestive tract or even your throat. 
  • This can lead to heartburn, vomiting, discomfort, a tightening of the chest and so on. 
  • Different people suffering from GERD react differently to apple cider vinegar. Please make sure that you speak to your doctor and understand if it is working for you or not, and whether or not it is safe for you to consume apple cider vinegar on a daily basis. 

3. May help to kill the harmful bacteria

  • Apple cider vinegar may help to kill various pathogens which also include harmful bacteria.
  • Using apple cider vinegar can help to inhibit the growth of E. coli, which is a type of harmful bacteria.
  • This also makes it a natural preservative, and you can add it to small amounts of food if you want to preserve them for a longer amount of time.

4. May boost your skin health

  • In people who suffer from eczema or dry skin issues, using apple cider vinegar can be a good natural way to boost your skin health.
  • There are certain natural acidic elements in our skin. Using apple cider vinegar topically on the skin could help to rebalance the natural pH system of the skin. 
  • This can help to improve the skin by forming a natural barrier on the skin. 
  • Apple cider vinegar also contains natural antibacterial properties. This can help to reduce the appearance of skin infections as well as any other skin problems.
  • Using apple cider vinegar diluted in water can also act as a naturally healthy skin toner and help to reduce the size of pores on the skin. 

 

How to Have Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?

  • One of the best ways to add apple cider vinegar in your regular diet so that it helps in your weight loss journey is by adding it to your regular cooking.
  • In addition, you can also use it as a dressing for your salads as well as in your mayonnaise recipes if you make it at home.
  • You can consume apple cider vinegar every day by diluting it in a glass of warm or room temperature rapture and have it as a beverage. You can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a big glass of water and mix it well before consuming. 

Which Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?

The best type of apple cider vinegar for weight loss is the one that contains the mother. This is because it has a lot of additional health properties and is also beneficial for your overall health.

If this is the first time you are planning to use apple cider vinegar, make sure that you stop immediately if you notice any discomfort or health issues, and speak to your doctor to understand whether or not it is safe for you to consume it. You may also ask about the dosage from your doctor.

Please do remember that apple cider vinegar is not a magic ingredient that will immediately help you reduce your weight and manage it better. Try and follow a healthy diet as well as a regular exercise routine so that you can better manage your weight and your overall health.

- By Fitterfly Health-Team
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