apple cider vinegar do I need it?

mandys1979
mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
As I look online for smoothie/ protein shake recipes I have come across a lot that have apple cider vinegar. Seriously?! the comments claim that just adding it has done wonders. So does it really work or can I just skip it? HAs anyone used it for weight loss?
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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I use it to make salad/sandwich dressings. I don't believe the hype that it makes much difference in weight loss though. Raspberry ketones, green tea, green coffee, apple cider vinegar. If all it took to lose weight were these things there be a lot less people overweight, don't you think?
  • mandys1979
    mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
    I just did not know if there was reasoning behind it? I can not imagine people actually liking the taste of it? Im not sold on it. Just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something. Most of the ingrediants I understand why they are in there. Just not that apple cider vinegar.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    I would just skip it.

    People claim that it helps with weight loss, digestion, metabolism, detoxing the body etc.... it doesn't make you lose weight, increase your metabolism or detox your body.

    It is a great addition to dressings though.
  • hdlb
    hdlb Posts: 333 Member
    I've never heard of putting it in a smoothie...that sounds gross. I do use it in a few recipes, but thats it. I had no idea it was supposed to help with weight loss.
  • SmileyFaceGuy
    SmileyFaceGuy Posts: 201
    I use it for cleaning apples... I wouldn't dare eat it. It smells awful.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    As I look online for smoothie/ protein shake recipes I have come across a lot that have apple cider vinegar. Seriously?! the comments claim that just adding it has done wonders. So does it really work or can I just skip it? HAs anyone used it for weight loss?

    You can skip it.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    As I look online for smoothie/ protein shake recipes I have come across a lot that have apple cider vinegar. Seriously?! the comments claim that just adding it has done wonders. So does it really work or can I just skip it? HAs anyone used it for weight loss?

    You can skip it.

    Seconded.
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I use it when I have heartburn or any kind of bloating or indigestion. 1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother), 1 tablespoon honey, and about 12 oz water. It has a lot of health benefits.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    As I look online for smoothie/ protein shake recipes I have come across a lot that have apple cider vinegar. Seriously?! the comments claim that just adding it has done wonders. So does it really work or can I just skip it? HAs anyone used it for weight loss?

    You can skip it.

    Seconded.


    Thirdededed
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    i take two tablespoons a day, always have.
  • mandys1979
    mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
    Thanks. That answers my question. I didnt know what the purpose was. I figured what ever it did had to be far fetched. I just didnt want to leave it out if it actually had some important nutritional value
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    As I look online for smoothie/ protein shake recipes I have come across a lot that have apple cider vinegar. Seriously?! the comments claim that just adding it has done wonders. So does it really work or can I just skip it? HAs anyone used it for weight loss?

    You can skip it.

    Seconded.


    Thirdededed

    Dr Oz is disappoint
  • sarahisme18
    sarahisme18 Posts: 574 Member
    Thirded on the "do I need it for weight loss" front. But it is great for baking, FYI...... :D
  • Sara2184
    Sara2184 Posts: 183 Member
    The only way I let it touch any part of me, is when I add some to my hair mask.
  • Bobtheangrytomato
    Bobtheangrytomato Posts: 251 Member
    I use it as a conditioning rinse in my hair. I also add it to pie crust.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    Don't know how it is for weight loss...but I like to have a bowl of baby carrots and a shot glass of apple cider vinegar. The flavors are great together:)
  • AJ_Pete
    AJ_Pete Posts: 863 Member
    BIG FAT NO for weight loss.

    It's great for other things though like a facial toner, wound cleaning solution, etc.

    But get Bragg's. Not that ****e from the grocery store.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    No
  • drchimpanzee
    drchimpanzee Posts: 892 Member
    An essential component to any good enema! Keeps the four humors in balance! Buy it by the gallon!
  • willnorton
    willnorton Posts: 995 Member
    i just did it....1 tbls in ice cold water with one pack of stevia....its has helped my diabetes and high bp.....i do it daily
  • mandys1979
    mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
    The thought of ingesting it not in dressinging form made me cringe.
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    It's great for the scalp if you irritated it. Here's are some articles that mention some studies...I haven't dug deep into it so I'm really not familiar with it. In the first, he mentions studies related to diabetes. The second is from another site....not these are not medical journals...just starting points.

    http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/06/02/Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Hype.aspx

    http://www.draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-tried-and-true-health-help-or-hype/
  • mandys1979
    mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
    I know that vinegar is awesome. I use it to clean, softner in laundry, soak my tired aching feeties and a mask for my hair. It works awesome for that stuff.
  • nataliescalories
    nataliescalories Posts: 292 Member
    I'd skip it. There has been limited research to show that 2 tablespoons before bed could lower the blood glucose of a diabetic by 4-6%. That's pretty much the only positive result that has held up.

    I hardly think that outweighs the negative effects of it which include: wearing away teeth enamel, lowering potassium levels, and lowering of bone density.

    Quick read:http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=2
    Research behind it:
    Hill, L. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, July 2005.
    Medscape General Medicine, 2006.
    Korkmaz, A. Pediatric Dermatology, January/February, 2000.
    Ostman, E. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2005.
    Social Issues Research Centre web site: "1958."
    University of Texas M.D. Andersen Cancer Center: "Complementary/Integrative Medicine Therapies: Apple Cider Vinegar."
    White, A. Diabetes Care, November 2007.
  • mandys1979
    mandys1979 Posts: 46 Member
    since Im not diabetic I will gladly skip it.
  • red_road
    red_road Posts: 761 Member
    Ive been wondering about this, but more for a facial cleanser lol
  • lrr1203
    lrr1203 Posts: 1
    It makes a great drink with 0 calories or carbs, by adding a teaspoon or two to 8 oz water with a small packet of Stevia. It is actually pretty good (in my opinion) It was pushed by Dr. OZ as something that helps curb your appetite. It helps curb your appetite for sure.....though I feel it is somewhat temporary.
  • CaddieMay
    CaddieMay Posts: 356 Member
    People have been using it for decades to balance their pH, ease sore muscles, regulate diabetes, etc. I had two really old aunts who took 2 tablespoons every day in a glass of OJ and swore by it. But like anything else, it's good for some, useless for others.
  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    Interesting...I'd say dilute it with water prior to drinking it. I can't imagine it would be any worse than something acidic like limes, lemons or even coke. I'd say it depends on quantity. I couldn't find anything stating how much is dangerous as no one knows. If you don't need to take it in, then don't bother. I love using it on my scalp - best stuff EVER.

    Monica
  • jjrichard83
    jjrichard83 Posts: 483 Member
    dilute it or brush your teeth after. in pure form it can break down your teeth enamel.

    It's also low alkaline forming, which is good, but lemons & watermelon are MUCH much more alkaline forming and taste much better (eating the watermelon or squeezing the lemon in water)

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