Drinking apple cider vinegar first thing in the morning is also thought to have a ‘detoxifying’ effect on the digestive system when the stomach is empty of food. 4 Journal of Functional Foods : “Beneficial effects of Apple Cider Vinegar on weight management, Visceral Adiposity Index and lipid profile in overweight or obese subjects receiving restricted calorie diet: A randomized clinical trial.” It may lower blood sugar. Several smaller studies have reported that taking a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar could lower your blood sugar after meals. The effect was moderate, and we need more research to know exactly how it works. Keep in mind that vinegar can't replace diabetes medications and a healthy lifestyle , but it should be safe to add to your treatment plan.

To use ACV as a hair rinse, put it on your hair after you shampoo. Leave it in for 5 minutes and then rinse. Don't use it more than once a week, as daily use can dry out your hair. ACV is a natural remedy that has been used for thousands of years in cooking and medicine. We recommend using this in your cooking to add depth of flavour and take advantage of the health benefits - whether this be as a dressing on your salad, drizzled over roasted vegetables or for caramelising onions. Classic Daily Dose

Why drink apple cider vinegar?

Weight control. In the study that reported weight loss benefits, people drank about 2 tablespoons a day – one before lunch and the other before dinner. Experts say that amount should be safe for most people. Not only is apple cider vinegar a great all-around ingredient for your health and well-being, but there are so many ways you can introduce it to your diet. Simply brew your green tea as normal and add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Give it a stir and voila! The pH scale, which ranges from 0–14 indicates how acidic a substance is. A pH lower than 7 is acidic, and a pH greater than 7 is basic. Acetic acid, the main constituent of apple cider vinegar, has a highly acidic pH between 2 and 3 ( 2). Central Research Institute : “Vinegar Intake Reduces Body Weight, Body Fat Mass, and Serum Triglyceride Levels in Obese Japanese Subjects.”

Used in food and beauty since the time of ancient Greece, apple cider vinegar is still hugely popular today. 1 Nuutinen M, Uhari M, Karvali T, Kouvalainen K. Consequences of caustic ingestions in children. Acta Paediatr. 1994;83(11):1200-1205. doi:10.1111/j.1651-2227.1994.tb18281.x. International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences : “Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Glycemic Control, Hyperlipidemia and Control on Body Weight in Type 2 Diabetes Patients.”

Cider Vinegar with The Mother

International Society of Pediatric Dermatology : “Apple Cider Vinegar Soaks [0.5%] as a Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Do Not Improve Skin Barrier Integrity.” Made from pressed organic apple juice fermented with its vinegar Mother, our organic cider vinegar is aged in wooden casks for a robust finish. Its rich aroma and fruity, tangy taste are underpinned by a host of valuable enzymes, making this cider vinegar delicious and naturally healthy. Our raw, unfiltered vinegar is neither heat-treated nor pasteurised, therefore preserving all the nutritional benefits of the vinegar enzymes. Our ACV with Mother is extremely versatile. Use in salad dressings and sauces for a moreish zing. It can also be used around the house as a natural household cleaner or an addition to your beauty regime as hair conditioner. Low potassium levels in the body can lead to muscle cramps. Many people suffer from these at night, so drinking potassium-rich apple cider vinegar could help keep cramps at bay. What’s our verdict? Hadi A, Pourmasoumi M, Najafgholizadeh A, Clark CCT, Esmaillzadeh A. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):179. doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03351-w You can add anywhere up to 2 teaspoons into your water but remember to start small if you’re just starting to introduce apple cider vinegar to your diet.