Slim Down Slowly but Surely with Apple Cider Vinegar
Losing weight and feeling great will be an easy goal to achieve when you go natural. While there are many diet techniques that can establish quick weight loss, the best way is to go slow and steady. This will give your body ample time to adjust its system as pounds are shed and a better possibility of not gaining them again. Being patient always pays off and going natural has great benefits for your body.
Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is great for weight loss. While it does not contain many vitamins and minerals, it is still a healthy alternative because of the following reasons:
It has very low calorie content, just 3 calories in one tablespoon
It also contains amino acids, antioxidants and potassium
It is high in acetic acid and is a powerful antimicrobial, preventing bacteria from reaching destructive levels
It has potent biological components that can lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin function
It helps increase the feeling of fullness, hence reduces calorie intake during meals
It helps trim blood triglycerides and prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidation
It may also help prevent cancer
How ACV Works in Reducing Weight
Apple cider vinegar contains pectin which induces satiety. When one feels full and satisfied, he finds no need to eat more. This reduces calorie intake, even when indulging in high-carbohydrate meals.
The acids in ACV also help in protein digestion which aids in hormone synthesis. The hormones are instrumental in breaking down fat cells. Hence, by increasing acid in the stomach, one is ultimately targeting the fat cells. The apple cider vinegar reduces the length of time the fat remains in the body as it stimulates digestion. If taken before meals, it sustains body metabolism and is especially effective at night while you are resting
Using apple cider vinegar in food preparation and cooking helps release the iron in the food. Iron carries oxygen to cells which increases energy consumption and aids in burning unnecessary fats. As it also lowers insulin levels, weight gain is prevented.
Ironically, even if it is a weight loss ingredient, apple cider vinegar does not diminish your interest for food. Quite the contrary, it stimulates your taste buds and makes you come back for more. This makes you appreciate the taste of food you would not normally like but are otherwise healthy such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. When you get filled and nourished with healthy food, you would not be tempted to indulge in fatty and salty food that increase your body fat and belly bulges.
How to Use ACV
To prepare the ACV concoction, add one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to one glass of water. Drink this three times a day before meals.
To get used to the taste, you may start with using a ratio of one teaspoon ACV to a glass of water. Increase it gradually. You may also add honey to enhance the taste, but only in very small amounts.
Best ACV to Use
Organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains enzymes and good bacteria that have potent biological effects. This comes because of the process of fermentation: apples are crushed and are fermented, converting the fruit sugars and alcohol to acetic acid. That acetic acid is responsible for all the health benefits of the organic apple cider vinegar.
On the other hand, non-organic ACV undergoes pasteurization. This process makes the vinegar look more appealing but kills the health properties and enzymes. So if you are looking at using ACV in your diet plan, choose organic.
The good thing about natural or organic stuff is that consumption can be safe. You do not have to worry about annoying or even fatal side effects. The benefits and effects of using ACV may not be noticeable immediately but this does not minimize its value. Apple cider vinegar can be incorporated in your meals easily and this increases your chance of effectively losing weight on a daily basis.
Till next time…
Melinda