Apple cider vinegar is one of the greatest superfoods of all time. It helps stabilize blood sugar, is my first line of defense against cravings, and provides a fantastic natural energy boost. It’s also incredibly versatile. You can mix it into a full glass of purified water—or with a small amount for an energy shot—and it’s absolutely lovely on salads, in smoothies, and snuck into a variety of recipes.
Do make sure that you purchase raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. My personal favorite brand is Braggs. Learn all the ins and outs of this Fat Flush all-star in this preview from The NEW Fat Flush Foods.
ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Fat Flush Factors
- Cholesterol Zapper
- Detoxifier
- Energizer
- Thermogenic
An excellent fat burner, apple cider vinegar
(ACV) helps whittle away excess weight and revs
up the metabolism. In fact, a recent Arizona
State University study found that participants
who consumed as little as 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of
apple cider vinegar ate 200 fewer calories at the
following meal. That’s amazing, considering that
ACV is nothing more than freshly pressed apple
juice that has fermented at room temperature for
a few weeks.
The main ingredient in apple cider vinegar,
acetic acid, is a powerful nutrient that has been
proven to stimulate the metabolism. ACV also
contains dozens of other nutrients that work
to eliminate fat by creating the ideal chemical
balance in the body. Researchers at the University
of Sydney found that consuming vinegar with
meals can lower blood sugar by as much as 30
percent. The acidity in ACV helps slow stomach
emptying, which means that food takes longer to
reach your small intestine and bloodstream. As a
result, carbohydrates are digested more slowly,
thereby lowering blood sugar levels and keeping
the appetite in check.
Apple cider vinegar contains potassium, which helps transfer nutrients to your cells and give toxic
waste substances the boot. The beta carotene found in ACV
also helps cleanse the body by getting rid of free radicals,
those unstable molecules that can damage fat, protein,
and even our DNA. In a spoonful of cider vinegar, you'll
also find pectin, a fiber that "scrapes" the cholesterol off
blood vessel walls. ACV is also full of enzymes and amino
acids that assist in the development of healthy protein in
the body. Studies in Japan have demonstrated that ACV
reduces cholesterol and slows down the aging process by
destroying free radicals in the body.
Could there possibly be more? You bet. Apple cider
vinegar helps cleanse and tone the digestive tract,
increases circulation, soothes achy joints and sore
muscles, and gives skin a healthy sheen. Pick up a bottle
of organic apple cider vinegar today, and you'll be on your way to
a lighter and lovelier you!
Recommended Usage
Up to two teaspoons per day, mixed with water, in recipes, or as a salad dressing.
Just the Facts
- In 400 BC, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized the powerful cleansing, healing, and germ-fighting qualities of apple cider vinegar.
- Apple cider vinegar makes a terrific pH-balancing bath and adds shine when used as a hair rinse.
Boost the Benefits
- When shopping for cider vinegar, look for brands that are certified organic, unfiltered, and unpasteurized. Read the label carefully because some companies sell apple cider "flavored" vinegar.
- Organic Apple cider vinegar requires no additives or preservatives. And there's no need to worry about bacteria such as E. coli affecting ACV (the way it might affect apple juice) since E. coli can't survive in vinegar's acidic environment.
- Apple cider vinegar should be a rich brownish color with visible sediment. The cobweb-like strands floating in a bottle of natural ACV are edible protein substances that are referred to as the "mother." Having a mother in your bottle of cider vinegar is a good thing because it indicates that the vinegar is all natural.
- Organic ACV has a pleasant, but pungent, odor and taste, sometimes causing you to pucker up.
- Store your apple cider vinegar in a dark cupboard to protect the vital nutrients.
Fat Flush in Action
- Make a thirst-quenching drink by mixing a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a tall glass of water.
- Before cooking, soak fish in apple cider vinegar and water for a tender, sweeter taste.
- To create a fluffy meringue, beat three egg whites with a teaspoon of ACV.
- To tenderize meat, marinate it overnight in apple cider vinegar and your favorite herbs and spices.
IT'S BEEN SAID...
"Apple cider vinegar and flax oil make a terrific salad dressing.
I use it every day and have lost 25 pounds in three months."
–Elaine T., Texas
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Editor's Note: If you like cooked red beets put them in a mason or other glass jar of some kind and add organic apple cider for them to marinade in for a couple of days before you start consuming. Then get ready for a taste explosion. Yummy!