Apple Cider Vinegar review
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paperpudding wrote: »OP reads almost like a religious worship of ACV.
But no individual food or substance has any magical qualities although many have been the in thing claimed to have.
Was raspberry ketones when I first joined MFP - you never hear of them now.
You hear about keto though! All day errey day!
The poor raspberries must be so sad to be left out now. Pushed by the wayside by apples to make magical ACV.12 -
ya no...it was your calorie deficit not the vinegar ....As everyone has said lol10
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@amethyst72016
Here's what I see. You are working hard. You are limiting your calorie intake and your carbs. You are doing that. And then you give away the credit for all that hard work to ACV. That's what everyone is trying to tell you. Take the credit! It's all you! Not the ACV.17 -
Wow. Some really bitter people here. Glad the ACV worked for you. I use it for stomach upset at times and it's very helpful. Take a look at earthclinic.com and read testimonials from others (both pro and con). Keep up the good work!
Also some gullible ones. Before giving the linked website too much credit, please see this bit from the founder's bio:
Since her early twenties, Deirdre has traveled throughout the world to study spirituality, healing and native remedies. Deirdre Layne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Mount Holyoke College.
Deirdre holds a unique understanding of body dynamism and the yin & yang flows of energy in movement. Throughout her twenties, Deirdre studied, performed and taught Middle Eastern dance as an avocation. A decade later, however, Deirdre followed through on her childhood dream to learn karate. By her mid-thirties, Deirdre became a nationally ranked medalist in Traditional Karate, winning several bronze and silver medals in kumite (sparring). A second degree black belt, Deirdre had the great honor of studying with Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama, the prominent Japanese master of Shotokan karate, for 5 years before his passing in 2008. Deirdre continues her budo training in Los Angeles at a local dojo.
What in that spiel exactly qualifies her to be an authority on natural remedies? Also, note that the other main contributor to the site was incapacitated by a stroke in 2015. Doesn't seem like those natural remedies did him so well...
People on this site are bitter about crappy health information or 'bro-science' because not only is it incredibly frustrating and annoying, it can also be dangerous. For prime examples, see many of the natural remedies recommended by Gwyneth Paltrow's company, Goop, and the backlash that they've faced by recommending downright dangerous practices as 'natural' remedies. While apple cider isn't the worst example of this in the world, it's indicative of a larger health problem overall.18 -
I'm not a believer of ACV. But if you are determined to keep using it, please make sure you are diluting it and seeing a dentist regularly. ACV can damage the enamel on your teeth.10
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So wait, "the ACV" is what the drink/cure thingy is being called to distinguish it from just ACV (or apple cider vinegar) the, you know, vinegar that one uses like other vinegars in cooking or salad dressings? I'm not up on my usages and was confusing when people started going on about "the ACV" as if it were something else. I've never heard anyone talk about "the red wine vinegar" (or the "RWV") or "the balsamic vinegar," so it took me a bit to figure this out.
Speaking of which, those amusing olive oil shops where they sell all kinds of high priced olive oils and let you taste them as if it were a wine tasting room and so on usually also have balsamic vinegar. I wonder if the ones around me have expanded to different sorts of high-priced apple cider vinegar given how trendy it's been lately, and that poor balsamic vinegar doesn't seem to have any crazy tales told about it's benefits (although I can't see why the type of vinegar would matter). Really should check if fancy ACV's are being sold, forgot to last time I was there, maybe Bragg's just cornered the market on trendy ACV already.
Anyway, drinking it plain seems ick to me, but there are currently some low cal drinks that incorporate it, kind of like versions of kombucha (sold at WF, home of that sort of thing, of course). Since I don't drink wine anymore I always love a good new drink to try that is potentially interesting and non alcoholic and low cal (home made iced tea is my usual standby, also brewed unsweetened chocolate). I tried one of the ACV drinks that was tasty, although I'm sure overpriced. (I don't mind an occasional overpriced drink although I do hate fake weight loss cures and something getting ridiculously trendy can be a turn off. But then kombucha is pretty trendy and I enjoy it.)2 -
There was a programme on TV here in the UK within the last couple of weeks where they did some experiments and found it did help. They did find that it was not restricted to only apple cider vinegar, but all vinegars, and that acidic nature helped digestion and absorption. So if you can stand it, just down a bottle of malt vinegar before food20
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NextRightThing714 wrote: »Oy vey. Prolonged use of ACV (even diluted) on your face risks a chemical burn. Worth it?
You have any links about this? I've seen where prolonged exposure (putting ACV on bandages) caused chemical burns. Never seen anything about brief applications of diluted ACV causing burns. I'm quite curious!
The problem is that ACV dilution is not regulated or monitored so you don't know the degree of dilution.
I've mentioned this previously, but several months ago I reviewed the autopsy of a woman who was taking ACV to lose weight. We have no idea how much she was taking, but her gastrointestinal tract looked like it had been bleached.
Use with caution. There is no evidence supporting that this aids weight loss or anything else other than adding a zing to BBQ sauce, especially with pork.16 -
amethyst72016 wrote: »@livingleanlivingclean yeah, I take less carbs and more protein foods everyday. And I make sure my intake calories don't exceed more than 1200 calories. I wanna start to do the intermittent fasting this week as well.
You're selling yourself short. You are paying attention to the foods you eat, keeping to a calorie deficit, and thinking about trying a meal timing plan to control your appetite... and you turn around and give credit for your success to a zero calorie condiment?
You're the one who did all the work, not the vinegar.10 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »@amethyst72016
Here's what I see. You are working hard. You are limiting your calorie intake and your carbs. You are doing that. And then you give away the credit for all that hard work to ACV. That's what everyone is trying to tell you. Take the credit! It's all you! Not the ACV.
Hah! You beat me to this point. GMTA!.1 -
amethyst72016 wrote: »I started to drink the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) a week ago, and the result has been amazing. My tummy doesn't feel bloated anymore, and I lost a few inches. How I make it? I just add 2 tsp of ACV and 1 tsp of lime juice in a cup of water. I drink 30 mnts before breakfast every morning. I want to continue to keep drinking the ACV.
And I make the ACV as my toner as well. My face had terrible breakouts recently, so i use the ACV as a toner. And now my face is so much fairer and the breakouts are gone.
God bless the ACV
I too feel less bloated and feel amazing. How? I've eaten less calories than I burn each day.
God bless the science.23 -
NextRightThing714 wrote: »Oy vey. Prolonged use of ACV (even diluted) on your face risks a chemical burn. Worth it?
You have any links about this? I've seen where prolonged exposure (putting ACV on bandages) caused chemical burns. Never seen anything about brief applications of diluted ACV causing burns. I'm quite curious!
OP says she's using it as a toner, most people don't rinse off a toner. And the strength of the dilution is key, and probably not something the avg person making a homemade toner from miracle ACV is being careful about. Google is full of people reporting they have burns on their faces from ACV. I'm sure they did something wrong, but that's what can happen when people apply an acid solution to their face after reading a stranger's blog in their PJs
See, I didn't even know what a toner was, so that makes sense. ~The more you know~4 -
amethyst72016 wrote: »I started to drink the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) a week ago, and the result has been amazing. My tummy doesn't feel bloated anymore, and I lost a few inches. How I make it? I just add 2 tsp of ACV and 1 tsp of lime juice in a cup of water. I drink 30 mnts before breakfast every morning. I want to continue to keep drinking the ACV.
And I make the ACV as my toner as well. My face had terrible breakouts recently, so i use the ACV as a toner. And now my face is so much fairer and the breakouts are gone.
God bless the ACV
Oh my..........I take you bought stock in the company?
All the nonsense about ACV and dieting has been around for decades. If it really worked for weight loss it wouldn't be a fad that comes and goes.....it would instead be a fixture that any medical doctor would recommend.9 -
amethyst72016 wrote: »I started to drink the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) a week ago, and the result has been amazing. My tummy doesn't feel bloated anymore, and I lost a few inches. How I make it? I just add 2 tsp of ACV and 1 tsp of lime juice in a cup of water. I drink 30 mnts before breakfast every morning. I want to continue to keep drinking the ACV.
And I make the ACV as my toner as well. My face had terrible breakouts recently, so i use the ACV as a toner. And now my face is so much fairer and the breakouts are gone.
God bless the ACV
Oh my..........I take you bought stock in the company?
All the nonsense about ACV and dieting has been around for decades. If it really worked for weight loss it wouldn't be a fad that comes and goes.....it would instead be a fixture that any medical doctor would recommend.
There would also be endless threads from experienced users saying how well it worked, instead of endless threads from new users asking if it worked.
I've been on MFP for over 6 years and have never seen even one thread from an experienced, successful user crediting ACV for their weight loss.
There is no weight loss benefit from ACV. It's woo. A scam. Fake news. Bad information.4 -
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amethyst72016 wrote: »@livingleanlivingcleanG ACV can help you to control your appetite,
So will drinking a glass of plain water 30 minutes before a meal.... reduce your belly fat, lower your cholesterol. You can check it out on google.
There are also videos on the interwebs "proving" that the world's governments are run by shapeshifting reptilian aliens.
If you like the taste, go for it. But the health benefit claims have been around since my grandma's days (she had a book on the "wonders" of ACV back in the 1960s), and they're no more true today than they were then. In the 19th century vinegar-based drinks called shrubs were popular (with and without alcohol) and if you like the taste, there are recipes for shrubs out there. Here's a company that sells mixes - I have their sampler box and occasionally have one with sparkling water:
https://www.mcclarybros.com6 -
amethyst72016 wrote: »@livingleanlivingcleanG ACV can help you to control your appetite,
So will drinking a glass of plain water 30 minutes before a meal.... reduce your belly fat, lower your cholesterol. You can check it out on google.
There are also videos on the interwebs "proving" that the world's governments are run by shapeshifting reptilian aliens.
If you like the taste, go for it. But the health benefit claims have been around since my grandma's days (she had a book on the "wonders" of ACV back in the 1960s), and they're no more true today than they were then. In the 19th century vinegar-based drinks called shrubs were popular (with and without alcohol) and if you like the taste, there are recipes for shrubs out there. Here's a company that sells mixes - I have their sampler box and occasionally have one with sparkling water:
https://www.mcclarybros.com
Link please! I'm procrastinating and that sounds entertaining!5 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »
Speaking of which, those amusing olive oil shops where they sell all kinds of high priced olive oils and let you taste them as if it were a wine tasting room and so on usually also have balsamic vinegar. I wonder if the ones around me have expanded to different sorts of high-priced apple cider vinegar given how trendy it's been lately, and that poor balsamic vinegar doesn't seem to have any crazy tales told about it's benefits (although I can't see why the type of vinegar would matter). Really should check if fancy ACV's are being sold, forgot to last time I was there, maybe Bragg's just cornered the market on trendy ACV already.
I am in love with Vom Fass, which is one of those fancy oil/vinegar tasting places. They have a store in Madison, WI and thank goodness I only get to go there occasionally when I am visiting family, otherwise I would have entirely unreasonable amounts of fancy oils + vinegars vs. the mildly unreasonable amounts I have.3 -
Yeah, I know, I find it hard to resist when I go! So I control how often I do. There's a Vom Fass really close to my L stop, and I'm not that far from another place called City Olive, either. Dangerous!0
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Ah geez. We have a Vom Fass in SD. Where have I been?0
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amethyst72016 wrote: »@livingleanlivingclean yeah, I take less carbs and more protein foods everyday. And I make sure my intake calories don't exceed more than 1200 calories. I wanna start to do the intermittent fasting this week as well.
Eating under 1200 calories is not great... 1200 is the minimum a woman should be consuming.3 -
johnslater461 wrote: »
Don't mind me, i'm just going to go ahead and steal that from you...
I am with everyone else here. Apple cider vinegar is a delicious additive and ingredient to many foods. I like a splash of it on some salads, I like to use it for heartburn (not sure why, but it seems to help with that, maybe it's not heartburn?), and I like to heat some up sometimes to let the fumes clear my sinuses. It also makes a great pet deterrent when deployed via squirt bottle. As for fat loss, I will stick to my trusty caloric deficit.3 -
I used AVC last year while dieting. I drank it 3 times a day before each meal. I still ate 3 times a day and whatever I wanted just watch portion size and no ice cream at bed time. I lost 47lbs. Dieting again this year with no AVC and I have only lost 7lbs. I don't know if it was the AVC that made it easier last year but I'm thinking of going back on it. Everyone is different so to each there own. If it makes you feel good that is what is working for you. It's an attitude! Keep it up. Forget the negativity. As far as the toner yes it does work so does lemon juice. Both will burn your face if used in a bandage but to just wipe the face or zit is fine. I have used both for years. The biggest zits will be completely gone in two days with the swelling gone over night. AVC is also good for Heartburn and bloating. My mother in law told me that while I was pregnant. I thought she was out of her mind! Never tried it until one desperate night years later. Boy was I the idiot for not listening sooner! Relief was immediate! Good luck! Keep up the good work.25
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mblundell2 wrote: »I used AVC last year while dieting. I drank it 3 times a day before each meal. I still ate 3 times a day and whatever I wanted just watch portion size and no ice cream at bed time. I lost 47lbs. Dieting again this year with no AVC and I have only lost 7lbs. I don't know if it was the AVC that made it easier last year but I'm thinking of going back on it. Everyone is different so to each there own. If it makes you feel good that is what is working for you. It's an attitude! Keep it up. Forget the negativity. As far as the toner yes it does work so does lemon juice. Both will burn your face if used in a bandage but to just wipe the face or zit is fine. I have used both for years. The biggest zits will be completely gone in two days with the swelling gone over night. AVC is also good for Heartburn and bloating. My mother in law told me that while I was pregnant. I thought she was out of her mind! Never tried it until one desperate night years later. Boy was I the idiot for not listening sooner! Relief was immediate! Good luck! Keep up the good work.
The bolded is why you lost weight, not the ACV. You put in less calories so you lost weight. There are a variety of reasons you might not have lost as much this time (you're eating more, you weigh less so weight loss is slower, you're less active) but it has nothing to do with not drinking ACV.
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mblundell2 wrote: »...I don't know if it was the AVC that made it easier last year...
It wasn't.
ACV has no weight loss properties. None whatsoever. Zero.8 -
There was a programme on TV here in the UK within the last couple of weeks where they did some experiments and found it did help. They did find that it was not restricted to only apple cider vinegar, but all vinegars, and that acidic nature helped digestion and absorption. So if you can stand it, just down a bottle of malt vinegar before food
I do hope this is some sort of joke and I have missed the punch line.
If people really want to drink a shot of ACV as some sort of placebo or digestion aid or whatever - fine. Won't help with weight loss but will at least be relatively harmless
But a whole bottle every time you eat some food ?????
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Calorie in calorie out for weignt loss. Every. Single. Time. I googled alien invasion and we are having one today actually. The article showed evidence. Going under ground. Good luck all.6
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I dunked mah fone in ACV end eye am know heavy-ink dribble thai-ping on MFP! But it still didn't loose no wait !?!?!
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