Apple Cider Vinegar, a vinegar made from fermented apple juice, may promote fullness, which can decrease calorie intake.
In addition to its appetite-suppressing effects, apple cider vinegar has also been shown to slow the rate at which food leaves your stomach.
A study showed that taking apple cider vinegar with a starchy meal significantly slowed stomach emptying. This leads to increased feeling of fullness and helps lower blood sugar and insulin levels.
The following benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar were seen when taken @ 1 tablespoon (15 ml) per day on average:
• Weight loss: 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg)
• Decrease in body fat percentage: 0.7%
• Decrease in waist circumference: 0.5 in (1.4 cm)
• Decrease in triglycerides: 26%
This is what changed in those consuming 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of ACV per day:
• Weight loss: 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg)
• Decrease in body fat percentage: 0.9%
• Decrease in waist circumference: 0.75 in (1.9 cm)
• Decrease in triglycerides: 26%
The side-effects:
If consumed in excess without proper professional guidance it might lower blood potassium levels.
Q&A Courtesy Bipasha Das, a certified health coach and nutritionist. She runs a diet and wellness clinic ‘Sugati’. She has been awarded Most Recommended Nutritionist of the Year 2018-19 by Brands Impact. She has worked with top hospitals, and is a life member of the Indian Dietetic Association and on the panels of renowned corporate houses like Ericsson, GE Power. Bipasha is working with Municipal Corporation of Delhi - Public Health Department( South Zone) as a consultant, and creating awareness programmes on Women and Children Health, Health for Public Health Workers, Office Sedentary Workers etc.
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