Anyone ever hear about Apple Cider Vinegar?

dmouse0225

I have heard it is good for a lot of things. I don't know if it really helps weight loss or anything, BUT I used to drink a tablespoon once a day. My favorite way to have it was in this Ginger Tea I got from Trader Joes... with a little Honey. It was like drinking warm apple cider. Yum!!

LHSweeney

I use ACV for acid reflux. It burns your throat a bit, so I chug water immediatly afterwards. But seriously, the second it's down, acid reflux-gone!

ACV is acidic, stomach acid is also acidic. It doesn't make sense to me what you said, but if it works it works. Keep doing it. But my question is, have you tried ....... Sodium Bicarbonate(baking soda?) Baking soda neutralizes acid converting acid to salt and water.

Not sure if anyone addressed this already but... the idea behind using ACV to fight acid is that when you suppress the natural acid by using anti acid products, your body tries to fight back by making more acid so you become dependent on those.... if you introduce extra acid into the body it supposedly tricks it into thinking it does not need to produce as much acid...... that's just what I read .......

big_dog8

i do take Swanson Lechithin, Kelp, B-6 & Cider Vinegar vitamin each am w/ the rest of my vitamins. it has 80 mg. cider vinegar. i was ordering B-6 and got this because it had the vinegar in it. figured it wouldn't hurt me

big_dog8

good idea Dmouse! didn't think about mixing it w/ hot tea....
thanks!

Domestica

Tosca Reno (the Clean Eating guru!) swears it works wonders for digestion and ab definition. She blogs about how and why here: http://toscareno.blogspot.com/2011/05/raw-apple-cider-and-ab-definition.html

2fit4fat

My fav spinach salad (which i am making today for lunch and a little extra for tomorrow) has dressing made with apple cider vinegar. I LOVE IT! i dont know if i would have it alone though either.. I just use a little as salad dressing mixed with a few other things

ingfit

I don't drink it for weight loss, but I do for general health. It raises your body acidity which is really good for fighting off any type of infections or diseases (cranberry juice does as well, but citrus actually lowers acidity, as does sugar). Once I'd had a lot of sugar and was feeling just awful, and I decided that I should drink a bit of ACV to counter the effects of the sugar and I felt better immediately. Another time I was coming down with a cold and I drank (sorry this may be disgusting but) a bit of juice that some peppers were pickled in, so it was essentially vinegar and capsaicin, it was not two hours until I felt completely better and that did not come back, while everyone around me was getting sick. So yeah, vinegar is pretty good stuff, and apple cider vinegar is supposed to be the best.

I drink it (ACV) and sometimes jalapeno pickle juice when I feel a cold coming on and everytime it stops the cold from developing. Even if a cold is starting to settle in like sore throat, tiredness, headache, I start drinking straight ACV and it shortens it to one or two days instead of the usual 10.

mommamuscles

I try to drink 2 T. 3 times a day. I think it has helped some of my digestive issues and helps keep the bloating down on my "treat days."

AngelicaDulas

Thanks again my friends, I constantly have indigestion and bloating after I eat. I may give it a try. Not sure if I am going to be able to tolerate the taste I may have to hold my nose and chug....I will let you all know how it goes!!!

If you're having bloating issues after you eat its probably because you're eating something that your body doesn't agree with. Are you lactose intolerant and eating too much cheese? Can't digest processes/refined wheat (i.e. white breads, white pasta, packaged-prepared foods)? Or eating too many foods that come from a can or jar and are loaded with preservatives and other chemicals "to make it taste better" like MSG that so many people don't realize make their bodies fight to digest and so end up accepting the uncomfortable bloated irritated bowels as a normal sensation. I suggest trying to eat as many whole foods (and cook at home) as is possible. Don't get me wrong, I still use canned black beans and some sauces out of a jar (but only occationally) and try to eat true Whole Grains every day. Like oatmeal, Barley, brown rice or rye. It can really help your intestinal health and your colon, as well as reduce cholesterol and risks of heart disease and some cancers. Any way, hope this helps. I myself am lactose intolerant. Greek yogurt is one of the few things that helps my digestion because of the 5 live cultures (good bacteria). You might try it out!

KThiemer1

I work in a vinegar plant. Yes if you will drink one tablespoon full of apple cider vinegar before each meal it will curb appetite, helps for heartburn too.

emmyvera

I've been experimenting with it this week and my belly is very happy. My parents who are in their 60s and 70s swear by it!!! They are pretty wise, so I took their advice - sure glad I did. I put my ACV in vegetable juice this week

TheFitHooker

http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=2


Read all 3 pages, including the warnings at the end!

Thanks for this. I have been hearing all about it, but never things to watch for or other cautions.

CallieDerenthal

I tried it once several years ago. It was the most disgusting thing I've ever done. Yes, it does make you less hungry, but that's because you want to throw up from drinking the stuff. It wasn't worth it for me

agreed! just thinking about it makes me a little queasy... :frown:

sallyperry

I have made some vinegar drinks and I believe if you stick with it -- it's wonderful for your body to cleaning your house and doing your wash. I have the vinegar solutions book. Anyway I have made 1 tablespoon of Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar (the only one I know of that is totally real) get it at the vitamin store around $20.00 a gallon. Than put the tablespoon of vinegar in a coffee cup with really warm/hot water with a tablespoon of honey and sip it as you would hot coffee wonderful cure all. I think I will go make me a cup right now.

Can also use WHITE DISTILLED vinegar for;

Rinse you hair 1/2 cup to a pitcher of water make your hair sparkle in the sun especially blonds, redheads or people with brown hair and golden highlights.

Very good for you scalp.

Use always after you shampoo your hair.

Cup full in the rinse cycle will make your clothes, towels, sheets smell so fresh (don't use the Bragg Vinegar for this - to expensive) use white distilled vinegar. Excellent. Google it there are some many uses for vinegar. Good Luck

danyelle67

Wow MFP friends, you are all so knowledgeable on ACV, I did buy it today it was only 3.69 a smaller bottle (Braggs) at A grocery store in my area called Wegmans. I also found silk cremora for my coffee hazlenut I want to also try. I am getting so sick of those sweet cremora's but can not give up on my coffee in the morning! Thanks for all you advice and I will keep you posted!!! Enjoy your weekend my friends..I know come Monday I am back 110% because I am not comfortable at this weight...lol