Despite what ‘click bait’ articles would have us believe, there is no quick fix when it comes to losing weight, if you want long term effects, then you’ve got to play the long game, forget the skinny pills, the fad diets, the diets that promise we will lose 10 pounds in 3 days.
There is a far more sustainable AND healthy weight loss secret that won’t break the bank or have us ordering strange pills off the internet, in fact you probably have it lying around the house right now!
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) as a weight loss method is supported by many nutritionists. With so many bold claims of weight loss ‘miracles’ out there it is hard to determine the fact from the fiction, however vinegar has long been praised for its medicinal benefits, from preventing diabetes, cancer, heart disease high cholesterol, to keeping our skin radiant and acne free! Vinegar has long been praised for its multi-functionality with purposes such as pickling, cleaning as a condiment and for health. For centuries there have been claims that different types of vinegar, particularly apple cider vinegar will relieve any ailment you can think of!
The weight loss benefits from ACV have only recently been backed up by recent extensive studies, sufficient evidence has proven the effectiveness of ACV in activating the genes that effectively break down excess fat in the body preventing weight gain and aiding digestion.
Whilst you may not see the effects overnight, it is a sustainable way to keep in shape to supplement any exercise regime and portion controlled diet.
A regular intake of ACV prevents the digestion of starch in the body, enabling us to carry on eating the carb rich food we love such as white bread and pasta (within reason) whilst keeping our blood sugars down. Drinking apple cider vinegar with a starchy meal will feed the good bacteria in the body which we don’t digest and add to our caloric intake.
A perfect for those who just need that extra push when it comes to losing a few pounds of weight, just in time for this summer!
Just 2 Tablespoons a day could dramatically reduce your waistline. There are a multitude of reasons to choose ACV to supplement your weight loss:
Apple Cider Vinegar not only helps you lose weight, it also decreases your appetite, all too often diets leave us feeling insatiable, and it’s far too easy to give in to our guilty pleasures, yet vinegar can have the same effect as a high carb meal, only at a fraction of the calorific intake. ACV prevents your blood sugar from spiking and crashing that leads to the temptation of snacking.
Unlike many other weight loss methods, apple cider vinegar is a natural and organic method, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, with no harmful chemicals there are no nasty side effects to worry about.
At only 3 calories per tablespoon you increase your Amino Acid and Antioxidant intake, as well as dramatically reducing your blood sugar levels
Vinegar increases insulin sensitivity, Scientists claim that ACV works in a way similar to some diabetic medicine and could have some potential in controlling diabetes. With rates of diabetes at an all-time high apple cider makes it possible for us to indulge in all of our guilty pleasures without feeling so guilty.
ACV acts as a stimulant to your metabolism and helps you burn fat faster due to the high content of organic acids and enzymes which increase the rate at which body fat is burnt.
The list of health benefits from a regular intake of ACV is endless!
Not just another celebrity diet…..
With the likes of Megan Fox, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr opting for this simplistic method to boost their health, aid their weight loss, and generally look fabulous you can’t really argue with the results! There are many claims that Vinegar is one of the best detox methods around!
With such celebrity endorsement the first restaurant dedicated entirely to a vinegar infused menu has recently opened its doors in London, infamous not only for its health benefits, but its diversified rich menu, although it doesn’t take a master chef to make ACV appealing to the taste buds.
The best way to work ACV into your daily routine
Okay, time to address the elephant in the room, Apple Cider Vinegar doesn’t sound too appealing, but worry not, it should always be diluted! Moderation is key, 1-2 servings of 1-2 tablespoons is a sufficient daily intake.
There are endless ways to work ACV into your daily routine:
For an appetizing tonic mix 2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar into a glass, with 250ml of juice (preferably something with a strong taste to disguise the flavor well such as grapefruit juice) and mix well. Avoid Juice with a high sugar content. This can be taken before each meal, as it is proven that drinking low calorie liquids help you consume less!
Apple Cider Vinegar makes for a great salad dressing! Just mix 2 tbsp with parsley, lemon juice garlic, or any ingredient of your choosing!
Your daily Apple Cider Vinegar intake can also be part of a snack, studies show that people who supplemented their snacks such as bread with vinegar managed to stave off hunger longer than those who ate bread alone
In short, if you want a holistic diet method, with long term effects that benefit not just your outer aesthetic then you’ve got nothing to lose in trying ACV!
