To understand if drinking apple cider vinegar can really help keep blood sugar at bay and promote weight loss, we asked “our” nutritionist for help, who also explained who should avoid this natural remedy.
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Apple cider vinegar is an ingredient often found in our kitchens but which also boasts a number of beneficial properties, confirmed by science. Some examples? It is a great antimicrobial, improves skin health and eases digestion. But can it also have an effect on blood sugar and promote weight loss if drunk before meals? Also read: Apple cider vinegar, the science-confirmed benefits you don’t expect
To find out, we asked for help from nutritionist Flavio Pettirossi. Here’s what he told us:
Apple cider vinegar is obtained from the fermentation of fruit sugars and is obtained using pulp, core and peel. Being produced from fruit, it contains pectin, a soluble fiber with important properties including, the reduction of cholesterol but above all a reduction in the sugar absorption process, which avoids a sudden rise in insulin levels, with consequent continuous sense of hunger. but above all with the production of fat. Low insulin levels favor the mobilization of fat reserves for energy purposes and therefore speed up the weight loss process.
So can it really help and even promote weight loss?
Taking about 2-3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar diluted in water before main meals or in the morning on an empty stomach seems to help with good digestion and a good weight loss process.
Who Should Avoid Consuming Apple Cider Vinegar?
People suffering from heart disease or with cardiac or hydro-saline imbalances should pay attention to the intake of apple cider vinegar for its high potassium content.
In a previous article, we also told you about the experience of Rachel Lapidos, editor of Well Good (American wellness magazine) who experienced the benefits of apple cider vinegar by drinking it early in the morning for a week. Read how it turned out: What happens to the body by drinking apple cider vinegar every morning?
Contraindications
Given the high degree of acidity of this food, drinking apple cider vinegar for long periods could cause digestive problems, heartburn as well as damage to the tooth enamel. Generally, therefore, it is recommended to try this natural remedy for a maximum of 15 days, if anything by repeating the treatment in cycles.
It is important to evaluate the reaction of your body and if you notice burning or discomfort, stop immediately. Those who have specific health problems or take medications should avoid doing it yourself, be followed by a nutritionist and always consult their doctor.
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