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Apple Cider Vinegar Diet
Is the apple cider vinegar approach to weight loss sweet, or sour?
BACKGROUND
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Detox diets, cleanses and fasts seem to be all the rage right now. From losing weight to ridding your body of toxins, many people swear by the effects of putting their bodies and minds through the challenge of a cleanse. One such popular cleansing diet is the apple cider vinegar program.
It's yet to be determined if the benefits of apple cider vinegar are worthwhile for weight loss. Even still, some suggest that the acidity of the vinegar mixed with the pectin found in apples can offer an easy answer to dropping pounds.
While pectin has been linked with lowering cholesterol, it's still unclear whether there is a connection with weight loss. A 2005 study of 12 people found that those who ate a piece of bread along with small amounts of white vinegar felt fuller and more satisfied than those who just ate the bread.
On the apple cider vinegar diet, you consume a few teaspoons of this pucker-worthy liquid a few times a day. Organic apple cider vinegar is a top-choice among enthusiasts.
PRO
- Apple Cider Vinegar Diet is not expensive
- Apple cider vinegar as a health tonic has shown positive results in animal studies
CON
- No solid documented evidence of its benefits
- Apple cider vinegar has a pungent taste
- May cause stomach and throat irritation
- Long-term use can cause bone loss and a potassium deficiency
- Can interact with other medications
DIET and NUTRITION
Here is what you do on the apple cider vinegar diet: Take no more than three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar about 15 minutes before each meal. Regular users recommend prepping your stomach by taking one teaspoon to start with and easing into more.
The apple cider vinegar diet does not prescribe a menu or meal plan. Just eat in moderation with sensible portions and skip the snacks. Over time, the vinegar will decrease hunger and urges to nibble.
If the flavor becomes too much to handle, you can find apple cider vinegar tablets.
EXERCISE
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CONCLUSION
Since the benefits of apple cider vinegar are still inconclusive, it’s hard to make a solid recommendation. Some research shows that it does have some health benefits like reducing cholesterol and as possible aid in weight loss. But since there are a few apparent serious risks involved, speak to your doctor before consuming apple cider vinegar, especially if you have osteoporosis or take any medications.
Common Misspellings
Apple Cider diet, Apple cider vinegar deit, Vinegar diet, Vinegar deit
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User Feedback
(Page 12 of 13, 259 total comments)amanda
has anyone tried the tablets? where did you get the did they work and how much do u take?
posted Aug 13th, 2008 10:39 amPolly
I found out about this diet from a friend tonight and I want to loose about 15 lbs Luckily, I cant taste or smell anything so the vinegar wont be so bad for me, but I did add it to my sugar free lemonade and it was wonderful I dont expect to loose fast since I dont want to lose that much weight but will report back and curious how this does with everyone, GOOD LUCK
posted Aug 13th, 2008 10:39 amJess
I have heard many great things about apple cider vinegar besides its usage for wieghtloss. And believe me I used for bronchitis with lemon and honey and it did miracles. So if you use this properly as instructed before meals I witnessed for it to work.
posted Aug 12th, 2008 5:23 pmleandrea
so i started this diet fri (8-8-08)dose it matter when you take it?befor you or after you eat or while you eat
posted Aug 10th, 2008 8:07 pmKelly
I did this diet for a couple of months (it was as long as I could last) I mixed it with orange juice and then drank a glass of water with it. 20 minutes later I was full. My eating was drastically cut. Remember the water and wait 20 minutes before eating. I lost 30 pounds with this AND exercise.
posted Jul 22nd, 2008 9:46 pmrachel
I tried this for 2 months and it did nothing. I even cut out all fried foods and pop and still nothing.
posted Jul 13th, 2008 7:22 pmSteve
I really the combination of apple cider vinegar and Hoodia. Has anyone tried something called metabiolean? Know anything about it? I am curious, but want to know about others' experiences before I try it.
posted Jul 4th, 2008 9:13 amPatricia
So do I need to drink organic or just regular apple cider vinegar. going to start today.
posted Jun 30th, 2008 4:44 pmrehana
ive been taking avc tablets for a couple of weeks. whats the daily recommended intake? on the box it says take 3 tablets after breakfast. im just wondering should i continue, or try taking 1, 3 times a day. so far ive noticed no change. please let me know
posted Jun 30th, 2008 9:56 ammaria
i want to lose 25lbs in two weeks i hope s this works... im going to pray. be back in two weeks
posted Jun 26th, 2008 8:29 amSandra Franklin
The apple cider and vinegar is much easier to swallow in water that is room temperature. Hold your breath and drink, then spoon up the remaining honey and swallow it fast. This definitely helps.
posted Jun 17th, 2008 2:48 pmkela
I've been taking this relacore pill for 5 days now and nothing i just noticed that i've been eating and craving a lot :-( compare before makes me think of switching to his Apple Cider Diet. I will try this diet today. Hope this will help me lose weight :-(
posted Jun 17th, 2008 2:48 pmRafael
im also going to start today 5/23/08 wish me luck ;) im going to try 3 tbsp of vinegar in a 20oz bottle of water, thankz for all the info will check back in 2 weeks to let u al know ^_^
posted May 23rd, 2008 6:13 pmDeJanee
Add 3 calcium chews or 250mg 3 times a day will also help maintain a flatter stomach. i've lost 14 lbs in 2 wks with 2 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar with 64 oz of water and 3 calcium chews the caramel, (cuz it tastes like Kraft caramels)!
posted May 13th, 2008 10:34 amCAROL
I will try the apple cider vinger diet today
posted May 12th, 2008 10:14 amlateefah
im going to start it right now and i will check back in with you guys in 2 eeks my dad did it and hes lost so many pounds so ima see if its for everyone and il let you guys kno
posted May 7th, 2008 9:39 amcatrina
I've been taking the apple cider vinegar for other health reasons. I've found that if I take it in a little grape juice, it tastes pretty good, a little like wine. It doesn't seem to be less effective this way.
posted Apr 24th, 2008 8:14 pmcyndi
I started taking the apple cider a few days ago, I found out about it through a book I bought. A certain medicine I was on made me gain 30 pds. in 1 month, and I can not seem to shake the extra. Need to lose the weight so I can have back surgery. I take 2 tablespoons of vinegar with water & about 1 teaspoon of honey. Good losing to us, I'll check back in.
posted Apr 24th, 2008 9:21 amSharlet
I started today also I hope this works it is a little hard at first to swallow but i am going to do it. I know this lady that has lost alot of weight and she takes 1 tablespoon in the morning and 1 tablespoon in the evening. Good Luck everyone
posted Apr 22nd, 2008 4:49 pmCarina
hey everybody!! im starting the diet today !! wish me luck!! i want to lose 30lbs hopefully it works ill be back in 2 weeks to tell u guyz if it worked!!! imma just take 3 table spoons like that ...if i want to lose weight im goin to suffer right lol well i wish u guys luck!!!
posted Apr 20th, 2008 8:15 pm