What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?

You can drink apple cider vinegar as it is great to reset the body in the morning. Drinking apple cider vinegar has various health benefits and can help boost weight loss, lower blood pressure, improve digestion, lower blood sugar levels, increase good cholesterol, and improve circulation and heart health.

How much apple cider vinegar should you drink in a day?

One to two tablespoons per day will provide all the benefits of drinking vinegar! Keep each serving to about one tablespoon at a time, and dilute it in hot water or a shrub drink like this to avoid feeling nauseous. It’s also best to drink ACV on an empty stomach. For the greatest health benefits, wait at least 20 minutes after finishing this drink before eating.

What other ways can I use apple cider vinegar?

There are endless uses for apple cider vinegar, and for this reason we always keep a bottle on hand! Some of our favorite additional ways to put it to use are in salad dressings, in marinades, in glazes like our maple bourbon glaze , to wash fruits and veggies, and to make vegan buttermilk .

Detox Apple Cider Vinegar Drink Recipe

Description

Learn how to make this zesty apple cider vinegar drink recipe with a handful of ingredients for a morning cocktail full of health benefits!

Ingredients

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1 cup pineapple chunks or 1/2 cup 100% pineapple juice
2 Tablespoon raw honey or pure maple syrup
2 to 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, adjust to taste
2 fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus extra to garnish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, optional
1 to 2 Tablespoons lime juice
6 to 12 ounces sparkling water, to taste
Optional: crushed ice and/or sliced lime to garnish

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Instructions

If using diced pineapple, place all the ingredients (minus the sparkling water, ice, and sliced lime) in a blender or if using pineapple juice, whisk all the ingredients (minus the sparkling water, ice, and sliced lime). Blend or whisk until combined. This creates the concentrated/base of the drink. Taste and adjust as needed (see notes).
Pour the concentrated mixture into an airtight bottle and store in the fridge for up to 6 weeks.
Once ready to drink, simply add sparkling water (start with 6 ounces then adjust to taste) and optional ice. Lime and mint to garnish.

Notes

Prep Tips – For extra spice, add more cayenne. For more zest or tang, add additional apple cider vinegar, mint, and lime.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: drink
Method: blender
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (2 servings)
Calories: 122
Sugar: 30.5 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31.8 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg