Characterized by elevated blood sugars, either in the context of insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin. However, elevated blood sugar can also be a problem in people who don’t have diabetes… it is believed to be a major cause of ageing and various chronic diseases.
So, pretty much everyone should benefit from keeping their blood sugar levels stable.
The most effective (and healthiest) way to do that is to avoid refined carbs and sugar, but apple cider vinegar may also have a powerful effect.
Vinegar has been shown to have numerous benefits for insulin function and blood sugar levels:
Improves insulin sensitivity during a high-carb meal by 19-34% and significantly lowers blood glucose and insulin responses.
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bedtime can reduce fasting blood sugars by 4%.
Numerous other studies, in both rats and humans, show that vinegar can increase insulin sensitivity and significantly lower blood sugar responses during meals.
Don’t use a lot. “Dilute 1 to 2 tablespoons in a big glass of water, and sip it along with your meals one or two times a day,” Johnston says.
Weight Loss Water
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
The juice from ½ of a lemon
A drop or 2 of raw honey (optional)
A dash of red pepper (I use Chipotle pepper)
Ice to taste
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients well and enjoy!
Old-fashioned Sweet Blaster
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1 1/2 C. water
1-2 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. Black strap molasses
Instructions
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Stir together and drink. I recommend using this drink in the morning.
Note: This recipe not only gives you the awesome benefits of ACV, but you also get the much-needed nutrients like; iron, magnesium, manganese, and calcium, that are in molasses. Molasses is good for your hair, and a safe sweetener for diabetics.
Tomato Cider Slinger
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1 1/2 C. Fresh or canned tomato juice
1-2 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. Sea salt
A few drops of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
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Stir together and drink.
Note: In my opinion this is one of the easiest ways to drink apple cider vinegar. So, if you are a lover of tomato juice you may actually really enjoy this drink.
Pink Super Juice
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1 1/2 C. Fresh grapefruit juice ( I prefer using pink grapefruit)
1-2 Tbs. Apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. Raw honey
Instructions
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Stir together and drink. This juice is great for before every meal.
Note: If you are looking to drop a few pounds, this juice may become your best friend. Both the ACV and the grapefruit will help you out. Grapefruit also lowers cholesterol,and helps prevent cancer and arthritis.
Kick it up Salad Dressing
Ingredients
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½ teaspoon liquid Stevia
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper
Juice from 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste (you can also use black seeds for the pepper)
Instructions
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Whisk together Stevia, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and red pepper.
Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour into jar with lid and refrigerate. Makes about ½ cup.