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People have been touting the health benefits of apple cider vinegar for thousands of years, but can it help you lose weight? Modern research shows some evidence to support this, although it’s unlikely that vinegar alone can substantially reduce your body fat levels. If you’re trying to decide whether apple cider vinegar is right for you, read on! Here are all the research-backed facts, from apple cider vinegar’s health benefits and risks to how you can incorporate it into your diet for weight loss.
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QuestionCan you drink apple cider vinegar straight to lose weight?Theresa Fitzpatrick, LMSWTheresa Fitzpatrick is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and the Owner of Mind Your Body Holistic Coaching. She specializes in helping women lose weight and gain confidence. Theresa holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and received her Transformational Coach Certification from The Health Coach Institute.
Certified Holistic Health CoachYou definitely can! Unfortunately, apple cider vinegar doesn't taste very good on its own. -
QuestionHow do you drink apple cider vinegar if you hate it?Theresa Fitzpatrick, LMSWTheresa Fitzpatrick is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and the Owner of Mind Your Body Holistic Coaching. She specializes in helping women lose weight and gain confidence. Theresa holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and received her Transformational Coach Certification from The Health Coach Institute.
Certified Holistic Health CoachCheck out ACV supplements or gummies instead! Just make sure to read the label carefully for any extra ingredients that you don't need.
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To get the full benefits of apple cider vinegar, purchase unfiltered or undistilled vinegar from a health food store rather than a grocery store. Look for “the mother”—a murky substance at the bottom of the bottle containing a complex structure of acids.[29]Thanks
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