Apple Cider Vinegar
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umamageswary52
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Hey, I really wanna know your opinions/ reviews on drinking AVC . Does it really work? I'm looking for permanent weight loss.
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If it is the only thing you eat or drink all day you will have weight loss.9
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ACV works great as a marinade or salad dressing but does nothing to aid in weight loss.7
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Yes, but all of those are personal stories which may or may not be meaningful. The science says that it doesn't help... the only known study showed a minimal effect (that could be accomplished easier with a calorie deficit) and was payed for by a vinegar company... draw your own conclusions from that.6
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Do you plan to drink it for the rest of your life? If you're looking for something that will permanently help, work on portion control and eating the amount you need instead of too much. If you try to drop the weight too quickly without working on what made you gain the weight in the first place you'll just end up back to where you originally were.3
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The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.18
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Enter your information into MFP and it will give you a recommended calorie amount for the day. Eat that amount of calories a day without going over and drink a teaspoon of ACV and you will lose weight.6
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umamageswary52 wrote: »
Stop watching those videos and visiting those sites, if they tell you that ACV, or any other “product” is responsible for weight loss it’s nonsense. No single food causes weight loss. No single food causes weight gain. Weight loss and gain comes down to a simple mathematical equation: Calories in, calories out, or CICO.
Eat foods you like that provide nutrition and satiety, in a calorie deficit.9 -
alicebhsia1 wrote: »The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.
Green tea doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Apple cider vinegar doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
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Spoiler alert: None of these recent threads has found favour with the notion that ACV does anything for weight loss
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10682251/apple-cider-vinegar-detox
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10660585/apple-cider-vinegar-review
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10616770/apple-cider-vinegar
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10620157/apple-cider-vinegar-and-chia-seeds
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10582078/apple-cider-vinegar
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10642610/apple-cider-vinegar
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10595307/apple-cider-vinegar
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10672555/apple-cider-vinegar
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10632728/apple-cider-vinegar-for-weight-loss6 -
Sorry meant I to say that one quick trick you won't believe that actually works for permanent weight loss is CI<CO7
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htimpaired wrote: »alicebhsia1 wrote: »The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.
Green tea doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Apple cider vinegar doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Green tea is said to stimulate your metabolism which aids in weight loss. When I first started drinking a pot of green tea everyday (I was trying to cut down on my coffee intake.) I wasn't eating any less than usual or exercising more and lost about ten pounds over three weeks. (And I put two teaspoons of sugar in every cup.) Of course I probably didn't overeat which most likely helped, but there's more to the human body than CICO. Not saying there isn't something to be said about CICO but metabolism plays a big factor too. Some people can eat a whole gallon of ice cream in one sitting and still not gain an ounce where another will eat 1/2 cup and gain a pound at the same rate of calorie expenditure. Have you tried green tea for weightloss, or apple cider vinegar? And even if you have, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for another.. Apple cider vinegar is said to stimulate your liver functioning. So in someone with adequate liver functioning already it might not do anything, but for people with sluggish liver functioning it could help immensely. Liver functioning aids in digestion and poor digestion can lead to weight gain.41 -
alicebhsia1 wrote: »htimpaired wrote: »alicebhsia1 wrote: »The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.
Green tea doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Apple cider vinegar doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Green tea is said to stimulate your metabolism which aids in weight loss. When I first started drinking a pot of green tea everyday (I was trying to cut down on my coffee intake.) I wasn't eating any less than usual or exercising more and lost about ten pounds over three weeks. (And I put two teaspoons of sugar in every cup.) Of course I probably didn't overeat which most likely helped, but there's more to the human body than CICO. Not saying there isn't something to be said about CICO but metabolism plays a big factor too. Some people can eat a whole gallon of ice cream in one sitting and still not gain an ounce where another will eat 1/2 cup and gain a pound at the same rate of calorie expenditure. Have you tried green tea for weightloss, or apple cider vinegar? And even if you have, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for another.. Apple cider vinegar is said to stimulate your liver functioning. So in someone with adequate liver functioning already it might not do anything, but for people with sluggish liver functioning it could help immensely. Liver functioning aids in digestion and poor digestion can lead to weight gain.
I wholeheartedly disagree with every single point you made there.
How much more wrong could you be? None.21 -
Stockholm_Andy wrote: »alicebhsia1 wrote: »htimpaired wrote: »alicebhsia1 wrote: »The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.
Green tea doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Apple cider vinegar doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Green tea is said to stimulate your metabolism which aids in weight loss. When I first started drinking a pot of green tea everyday (I was trying to cut down on my coffee intake.) I wasn't eating any less than usual or exercising more and lost about ten pounds over three weeks. (And I put two teaspoons of sugar in every cup.) Of course I probably didn't overeat which most likely helped, but there's more to the human body than CICO. Not saying there isn't something to be said about CICO but metabolism plays a big factor too. Some people can eat a whole gallon of ice cream in one sitting and still not gain an ounce where another will eat 1/2 cup and gain a pound at the same rate of calorie expenditure. Have you tried green tea for weightloss, or apple cider vinegar? And even if you have, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for another.. Apple cider vinegar is said to stimulate your liver functioning. So in someone with adequate liver functioning already it might not do anything, but for people with sluggish liver functioning it could help immensely. Liver functioning aids in digestion and poor digestion can lead to weight gain.
I wholeheartedly disagree with every single point you made there.
How much more wrong could you be? None.
Well, have you tried green tea or ACV personally and can speak from personal experience? So you disagree that green tea stimulates your metabolism and that vinegar is good for a sluggish liver? Why?17 -
What the heck is a "sluggish liver"?
EDIT: Looked it up. While not considered a disease from a medical point of view, sluggish or suboptimal liver function is common in Western society, and can have wide ranging effects on your health and wellbeing.5 -
DoubleUbea wrote: »What the heck is a "sluggish liver"?
EDIT: Looked it up. While not considered a disease from a medical point of view, sluggish or suboptimal liver function is common in Western society, and can have wide ranging effects on your health and wellbeing.
Was that from some quack naturopath site?7 -
Apple Cider Vinegar (the real one with the mother) has lots of benefits however weight loss is not one of them. I take it if I have acid reflux by husband drinks it every morning because he has gout.
For years I have touted the benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) with its positive health properties.
One might think, because of its sour taste, ACV would produce an acidic pH.
Imagine the pH scale as a line from 1-14; 7 being pure water. Everything below 7.0 is acidic and above 7.0 is alkaline. To be their healthiest, one should remain around 7.2 – 7.45. Just like lemon and lime, ACV turns into an alkaline pH as it metabolizes. Why is this important in the first place? Because an alkaline pH protects the body from toxic conditions and illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancers! A disease cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.
There’s another important benefit to having a more alkaline pH: it improves your mood! When someone is on the acidic scale side, below 6.9, they are usually grumpier; so provide more fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and herbs at mealtime to create a more pleasant family member.
ACV contains a great many nutrients: A, C, Riboflavin, Thiamine, B6, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium to name a few. Due to its alkaline producing pH, it affects insulin levels and acts as an appetitive suppressant; one reason people believe it’s a beneficial weight loss aid.
It’s also high in probiotics which boosts our body’s good bacteria. This will not only protect against urinary tract infections and candida but skin flare-ups, eczema, psoriasis and other fungal ailments. If suffering from acne, use a small solution of 2 parts water and 1 part ACV to clear and tone any skin challenges. (Do not use straight for it’d be too strong and might hurt tooth enamel.)
By drinking 2 teaspoons of ACV with 4 ounces of water daily it will reduce the sludge of cholesterol and triglycerides in your bloodstream and allow for healthier circulation. ACV actually lowers bad LDL cholesterol and increases the good HDL. It also regulates blood sugar and improves one’s energy levels.
Amazingly, ACV is also beneficial to bone health for it allows the body to uptake and absorbs calcium more effectively. If one’s bones aren’t hurting they enjoy exercising more and therefore remain flexible and energetic. Thus it slows aging as well. (This is the opposite of debilitating Metabolic Syndrome.)
With its antioxidants it’ll neutralize free radicals, preventing sun damage, so you’ll look younger as well. It is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. ACV also improves brain health by increasing healthy neurotransmitters like serotonin. Serotonin is similar to a fireman who douses a fire with water, except this one douses the brain with the feel-good neurotransmitter, serotonin.
But simply because something is good doesn’t mean more is better!
Moderation, dear people is the key to everything healthy.
There you have it. My 2 cents on the everlasting question about Apple Cider Vinegar34 -
alicebhsia1 wrote: »htimpaired wrote: »alicebhsia1 wrote: »The only "side effect" I've heard of is better liver functioning. I want to try it too but can never make it more than a couple days without forgetting to take it, so I can't say if it works or not. taking it for a couple/few days in a row did cure my nightly heartburn though. I wouldn't count on it for weight loss truly without additional watching your diet and exercise. Something that I think has helped me with weight loss though is drinking a pot of green tea everyday. I wouldn't be afraid to try the apple cider vinegar personally. I have a book by an Amish woman who swears it helps with weight loss. Her recommendation is to take one tablespoon of ACV in a small half glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of honey every day for two weeks for weight loss. It tastes pretty good this way.
Green tea doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Apple cider vinegar doesn't help with weight loss. A calorie deficit does.
Green tea is said to stimulate your metabolism which aids in weight loss. When I first started drinking a pot of green tea everyday (I was trying to cut down on my coffee intake.) I wasn't eating any less than usual or exercising more and lost about ten pounds over three weeks. (And I put two teaspoons of sugar in every cup.) Of course I probably didn't overeat which most likely helped, but there's more to the human body than CICO. Not saying there isn't something to be said about CICO but metabolism plays a big factor too. Some people can eat a whole gallon of ice cream in one sitting and still not gain an ounce where another will eat 1/2 cup and gain a pound at the same rate of calorie expenditure. Have you tried green tea for weightloss, or apple cider vinegar? And even if you have, everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for another.. Apple cider vinegar is said to stimulate your liver functioning. So in someone with adequate liver functioning already it might not do anything, but for people with sluggish liver functioning it could help immensely. Liver functioning aids in digestion and poor digestion can lead to weight gain.
Psssttt.... metabolism IS CICO... in your silly straw man cupcake example, the person who doesn’t gain has a higher TDEE, even if you claim to know they have the same calorie expenditure, which you can’t know, but they obviously don’t.
Stop falling for pseudoscience and focus on actual science. Seriously your source is “some Amish woman wrote a book and she swears ACV works”. Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?17 -
The_Movie_Chair wrote: »One might think, because of its sour taste, ACV would produce an acidic pH.
Imagine the pH scale as a line from 1-14; 7 being pure water. Everything below 7.0 is acidic and above 7.0 is alkaline. To be their healthiest, one should remain around 7.2 – 7.45. Just like lemon and lime, ACV turns into an alkaline pH as it metabolizes. Why is this important in the first place? Because an alkaline pH protects the body from toxic conditions and illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancers! A disease cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.
There’s another important benefit to having a more alkaline pH: it improves your mood! When someone is on the acidic scale side, below 6.9, they are usually grumpier; so provide more fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and herbs at mealtime to create a more pleasant family member.
This is total nonsense and hogwash. Life as we know it (human life at least) exists in the pH range of 7.35 - 7.45. If you get higher than this, you go to the hospital or you die. If you get lower than this, you go to the hospital or you die. Period. Foods do not change the acid/base levels of the body and if they did, it would kill you.
As for the minerals and probiotics, ACV is consumed in such small amounts and claimed benefits from nutrients would be negligible.17 -
WinoGelato wrote: »Was that from some quack naturopath site?
While not considered sound medical advice quack natuopath websites are common on the internet and provide valuable wide ranging revenue to the site owners.8
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