Apple Cider Vinegar - Does it really help with Weight Loss?
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That's anecdotal though.Brooklynn_9291 wrote: »I have been drinking ACV every morning for at least 6 months now. I think it helps combined with my low carb diet and gives me a little energy boost. How I make my drink... a few ounces of water, 2 tbs of ACV, 2 tbs of organic lemon juice (not from concentrate) and a tsp of stevia. Hope this helps!
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kshama2001 wrote: »@Christine_72 is another person who mentioned trying ACV and finding it did nothing for weight loss.
Yep, i gave acv a good go even though it was the most disgusting concoction ever!!
This was a couple of years ago, and i still can't stand the taste or smell of vinegar. Chugging shots of it has tainted me forever..
Unfortunately it did nothing for weight loss or skin or anything else it's proponents, I'm looking at you Mr Bragg, claim..
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I drink it in water every night 2 tbsp, but not to lose weight. More so for the other health benefits. It's an antioxidant and helps regulate sugar (: And...I like the taste of vinegar. Here is what I did find though:
https://draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/0 -
So do blueberries, raspberries, etc. but taste better.MotivatedMom17 wrote: »I drink it in water every night 2 tbsp, but not to lose weight. More so for the other health benefits. It's an antioxidant and helps regulate sugar (: And...I like the taste of vinegar. Here is what I did find though:
https://draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/
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So do blueberries, raspberries, etc. but taste better.MotivatedMom17 wrote: »I drink it in water every night 2 tbsp, but not to lose weight. More so for the other health benefits. It's an antioxidant and helps regulate sugar (: And...I like the taste of vinegar. Here is what I did find though:
https://draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-uses/
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But tastes better? She said she likes the taste of vinegar1 -
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Therealobi1 wrote: »DJ_Skywalker wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »what does it taste like? is it like drinking cider
It is like drinking vinegar
thanks
oh my goodness why would someone drink something that tastes like vinegar.
OP dont do it.
You're supposed to mix it with juices and water I guess. I'm looking into drinking it not for any supposed weight-loss benefits, but it's supposed to be great for arthritis. I have osteoarthritis and psoriatic so I'm all for trying natural remedies when I can.0 -
Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »
I've read from several people that it actually does help with inflammation/arthritis. I've also read the studies that say that it does have benefits that help with inflammation/arthritis.
Are you speaking from personal experience? I'm curious because like I said before, having two types of arthritis, I will try anything that's a natural remedy that could keep from having to use a biologic.1 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »DJ_Skywalker wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »what does it taste like? is it like drinking cider
It is like drinking vinegar
thanks
oh my goodness why would someone drink something that tastes like vinegar.
OP dont do it.
You're supposed to mix it with juices and water I guess. I'm looking into drinking it not for any supposed weight-loss benefits, but it's supposed to be great for arthritis. I have osteoarthritis and psoriatic so I'm all for trying natural remedies when I can.
Seriously, google or do a Pinterest search for good girl moonshine. I actually like the ACV in this way, though I make mine without the sugar of course. ACV is also really good over pan-roasted red cabbage.2 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »
I've read from several people that it actually does help with inflammation/arthritis. I've also read the studies that say that it does have benefits that help with inflammation/arthritis.
Are you speaking from personal experience? I'm curious because like I said before, having two types of arthritis, I will try anything that's a natural remedy that could keep from having to use a biologic.
I'm on a biologic, without it I am a hot mess. Honestly, if my doctor thought ACV has anti-inflammatory properties I would be using it. If this biologic shortens my life, so be it. But I want to live my life pain free. ACV is not magical.
OTOH, try it and let us know.3 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »DJ_Skywalker wrote: »Therealobi1 wrote: »what does it taste like? is it like drinking cider
It is like drinking vinegar
thanks
oh my goodness why would someone drink something that tastes like vinegar.
OP dont do it.
You're supposed to mix it with juices and water I guess. I'm looking into drinking it not for any supposed weight-loss benefits, but it's supposed to be great for arthritis. I have osteoarthritis and psoriatic so I'm all for trying natural remedies when I can.
I found turmeric (with bromelain) more useful for knee pain. (Xrays show some arthritis there.)0 -
Have you tried to drink it?
If you answered yes to this question than you would know that this drink is absolutely disgusting...i literally almost puked after one big gulp of it. I mean, maybe if you plugged your nose while drinking it you MIGHT be able to stand the taste...but then again..wheres the fun in that?
All in all, it tastes horrific (my opinion) and does literally nothing to side in weight loss.2 -
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@jgreer0109 From my experience, Apple Cider vinegar isn't a tool for weightloss (well unless the bad taste makes you not want to eat!). But I have taken a course where I learned a little bit about WHY apple cider vinegar became so popular.
Real apple cider vinegar (the jar should have floaties) works as a prebiotic like other fermented foods (I saw that some folks are also mentioning fermented foods like kim chi for example which work the same)... essentially food for probiotics which you can get from yogurt, for example.
So while I wouldn't say that it helps with weightloss, it's not a bad general health practice to work into your routine. Just make sure you're using the good stuff
Happy dieting everyone!
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Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »CatchMom13 wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »
I've read from several people that it actually does help with inflammation/arthritis. I've also read the studies that say that it does have benefits that help with inflammation/arthritis.
Are you speaking from personal experience? I'm curious because like I said before, having two types of arthritis, I will try anything that's a natural remedy that could keep from having to use a biologic.
I'm on a biologic, without it I am a hot mess. Honestly, if my doctor thought ACV has anti-inflammatory properties I would be using it. If this biologic shortens my life, so be it. But I want to live my life pain free. ACV is not magical.
OTOH, try it and let us know.
I'm on a biologic as well, however having had surgery in March, I've been off for about 3 months now. I do agree that if there were something that definitely worked other than my biologic, my Rheumy would've said something by now. However, I also wonder if they get kick backs for prescribing certain things.
I will try it, but I'm not expecting anything magical.
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To all the people talking about the taste:
People who take it daily (and know what they're doing) don't just take a straight shot of vinegar, it's supposed to be mixed with warm water, usually some lemon and honey, so it's like tea (but more sour).
If you're one of the people talking about doing this, please do it like that, and don't take it straight, because that's terrible for your teeth.2 -
I've heard if you drink only Apple Cider Vinegar and nothing else, yeah, you'll lose a lot of weight fast.
Like... so fast.
Sorry, if it has any effect at all it's so minor it's probably not worth considering. 1 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »
I've read from several people that it actually does help with inflammation/arthritis. I've also read the studies that say that it does have benefits that help with inflammation/arthritis.
Are you speaking from personal experience? I'm curious because like I said before, having two types of arthritis, I will try anything that's a natural remedy that could keep from having to use a biologic.
I also have two types of arthritis.
Vinegar does nothing but taste foul.
Biologics combined with reaching and maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise have transformed me from hobbling with a cane to someone who runs at least 3 miles every day.
I'll take that over vinegar any day.7 -
CatchMom13 wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »CatchMom13 wrote: »Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »
I've read from several people that it actually does help with inflammation/arthritis. I've also read the studies that say that it does have benefits that help with inflammation/arthritis.
Are you speaking from personal experience? I'm curious because like I said before, having two types of arthritis, I will try anything that's a natural remedy that could keep from having to use a biologic.
I'm on a biologic, without it I am a hot mess. Honestly, if my doctor thought ACV has anti-inflammatory properties I would be using it. If this biologic shortens my life, so be it. But I want to live my life pain free. ACV is not magical.
OTOH, try it and let us know.
I'm on a biologic as well, however having had surgery in March, I've been off for about 3 months now. I do agree that if there were something that definitely worked other than my biologic, my Rheumy would've said something by now. However, I also wonder if they get kick backs for prescribing certain things.
I will try it, but I'm not expecting anything magical.
I have yet to meet a doctor who would recommend natural remedies.. Natural/holistic etc equals the anti-Christ to regular doctors! Mine wouldn't even prescribe me Melatonin, his words were "It's expensive and does NOT work", but he was happy to give me a script for a strong sleeping tablet, which i declined.
If i had some debilitating condition that required strong medications with horrible or life shortening side effects down the road, i would bite the bullet and try acv again, even though i hate that *kitten* with a passion! Obviously i wouldn't cut the medication cold turkey, but use acv alongside, and hope it would allow me to decrease or possibly stop the medication. If a natural remedy worked, i would choose that a million times over, over a strong pharmaceutical.1
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