Apple cider vinegar drink for weight loss, detox and optimal health! Apple cider vinegar lowers blood pressure, provides good bacteria in the gut for a flat belly and tastes delicious with the right formula.
Research shows that consuming fruits and vegetables helps improve human health and reduces the risk of chronic disease. Even sipping an apple cider vinegar with honey drink is a great way to get all the benefits of the fermented gut-healing fruit like improving overall health and wellbeing.
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- About this Miracle Vinegar drink
- Key ingredients
- How to make an apple cider vinegar drink
- Variations
- Health Benefits of an Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
- What is the link between drinking apple cider vinegar and weight loss
- Adding apple cider vinegar to your diet
- When to drink acv for weight loss and cleanse
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Recipes
- Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss, Detox and Optimal Health
About this Miracle Vinegar drink
There have been incredible stories of people losing 7 pounds of fat in 7 days and achieving a flat belly drinking apple cider vinegar recipes. The uses of apple cider vinegar are extensive and it is known as the "Miracle Vinegar". The big questions are is it a hoax or true? When to drink apple cider vinegar? And can the body really lose the weight that quickly?
Despite the matter of is it true (which yes, it works for me! with a low carb diet, along with increasing muscle mass which burns more calories than fat) - an apple cider vinegar drink like this one is a beverage that one should drink!
I also highly recommend incorporating this into a clean eating diet to help with weight loss.
A few other favorite healing detox drinks you may also enjoy are grapefruit juice, cranberry juice detox water, apple cider vinegar smoothie, and these apple cider vinegar shots.
Key ingredients
- ice
- filtered water
- raw apple cider vinegar (with mother)
- fresh lemon juice (can add slices to the drink in addition)
- sweetener such as maple syrup or liquid stevia drops
- optional to garnish it with fresh berries and mint leaves
See recipe card below for full details and quantities.
How to make an apple cider vinegar drink
- In a glass add ice, water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and maple syrup (or a few drops of Stevia or honey) to sweetened to desired taste. Mix well and enjoy!
- Alternatively you can add fresh ginger, fresh fruit, the juice of thawed berries, or a splash of natural 100% fruit juice for extra flavor.
Hint: If adding any garnishes like mint or fresh berries, let the drink set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes then add the ice and enjoy. This lets the flavors settle.
Variations
This apple cider vinegar drink has only a few simple ingredients: organic raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother), lemon, water, ice (optional) and real maple syrup to sweeten. Here is the breakdown how to make this drink delicious and in different ways!
- Mix apple cider vinegar with lemon, water and Stevia or another natural sweetener. Lemon is also important for balancing pH levels and to alkaline the blood. Lemon aids to prevent kidney stones and it decreases anxiety and depression as it has a calming effect. Together with ACV, you get a double boost of balancing power! Mixing apple cider vinegar with lemon also helps to reduce fatty stored within the liver.
- Add a splash of fresh cranberry juice as cranberries are great for flushing the lymphatic system and cleansing the bladder and kidneys.
- Thaw frozen berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries or raspberries. Pour the natural fruit juice into the apple cider vinegar drink to sweeten it naturally without added sugars. The bonus is you get extra powerful antioxidants!
- Infuse this drink with fresh fruit. Add berries and let it set in the refrigerator for 3 hours to flavor the water.
- Pour a dash of your favorite natural juice into the recipe.
- Add additional flavors such as fresh ginger and honey or maple syrup. Maple syrup and honey are loaded with vitamins.
- Garnish with fresh mint, which aids in digestion and settling stomach acid.
- Add cayenne pepper to the drink to speed up the metabolism.
Health Benefits of an Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
The health benefits of vinegar and effects of apple cider with live cultures are phenomenal and seem to never end.
- ACV is a fermented food which adds good bacteria to the gastrointestinal
- Aids to boost the immune system thanks to the good bacteria
- Helps with weight loss, burns fat and suppresses the appetite and is great to add to a low calorie diet
- Keeps skin healthy and glowing
- Heals acne when diluted and used externally.
- May heal swimmers’ ear when place on a cotton ball and resting over the ear
- Balances pH levels in the body and make the blood alkaline. When the body is in an alkaline state, disease, candida and bacteria cannot grow.
- Provides better digestion
- Can lower blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol (triglyceride levels) and improve cardiovascular health thanks to apples.
- May help type 2 diabetes and insulin levels in low quantities
- Brightens teeth, kills bad breath bacteria and removes teeth stains
- High in calcium, magnesium, potassium and other vitamins and minerals
- Contains lemon which, when mixed in water, is an excellent detox water and provides vitamin C to boost the immune system
- Improves mood, fights anxiety and depression thanks to the addition of lemon.
How does one powerful substance do all that just by adding vinegar to your diet? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains strand-like chains of protein enzyme molecules. These molecules help regulate bacteria that grows in the body with probiotics. When that bacteria is eliminated, your body can focus on growing and functioning properly. Skin looks better, the gut has been detoxed from toxins, the immune system gets a boost and the body is able to fight off sickness and disease.
It gets better… drinking ACV is linked to weight loss and is great to drink for detox.
What is the link between drinking apple cider vinegar and weight loss
Lots have emails have been rolling into my inbox lately regarding how to lose weight and get rid of that dreaded stomach fat. Drinking this vinegar drink diluted with water and eating a low carb, high protein diet usually supports weight loss. How much apple cider vinegar to drink? According to a study on Healthline, obese people who took 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) daily for 12 weeks lost weight and body fat.
The connection to weight loss is due to the fact that raw apple cider vinegar is a fermented food. Fermented foods are known to be healthy and beneficial to the gut. It goes from alcohol into acetic acid. In a small study, acetic acid is known to reduce obesity in rates and even obese humans by decreasing abdominal fat and the build-up of liver and body fats. In addition, these studies suggest the fermented foods have been known to provide anti-obesity effects, supports cardiovascular and metabolic health, reduces hypertension, and provide anti-cancer effects.
I personally try to drink this apple cider vinegar weight loss drink at a maximum of 3 times a day or fill a large 32-ounce mason jar full and sip up to two of them during the day. This recipe is included with all my detox drinks and I am providing a few alternative ways here to make it taste fabulous.
Last month I was eating too many carbs and gained about 5 pounds quickly. Mind you, I am writing a baking cookbook and HAD to test all the recipes😉. I needed a reset button. So, I started drinking my apple cider vinegar drink again and made sure meals were low carb (which is how I usually eat). Within 1 week those extra 5 pounds were gone!
Adding apple cider vinegar to your diet
The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet is one way people are having great success in losing weight. Here are a few ways to include this vinegar (with mother) into your daily routine:
- Drink this recipe using Braggs Raw Unfiltered ACV or this homemade vinegar with mother – it contains fermented cultures similar to Kombucha and contains good bacteria in a potent form.
- Apple Cider Vinegar Pills – Yes, you can take it in pill form! The only thing is if you include it in a drink form, you are flushing out bloating and toxins with water and lemon. If you choose the pill, make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day such as my lemon cucumber mint detox water.
- Try this cabbage soup diet recipe. Add the vinegar right before eating. Cabbage is excellent to flush out toxins and boost the metabolism. Plus, this soup is low calorie, high fiber and filling.
- Add ACV to salad as dressing mixed with avocado oil and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Pour 2 teaspoons into your favorite berry-based smoothie (not one with dairy) such as this beauty drink.
With all those apple cider vinegar benefits and available variations to drink it, I hope that convinces you that this vinegar drink is a must!
And if you want to make your own apple cider vinegar, be sure to check out this post on making apple cider to vinegar with fresh apples or apple scraps. I hope you add this drink to your everyday healthy living routine for optimal health!
When to drink acv for weight loss and cleanse
Apple cider vinegar and when to drink it? Drink this warm first thing in the morning 20 minutes before consuming anything. Or drink it chilled at least two times per day in between meals along with a healthy low carb, low sugar, high protein, no processed foods diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Drinking an apple cider vinegar drink is great to consume both morning and night as it activates digestion for the body to cleanse. Although for weight loss it is better to drink it first thing in the morning at least 20 minutes before consuming food to jumpstart the metabolism and "start-up" stomach acid after fasting.
Can you drink apple cider vinegar everyday? Yes! But in moderation. Consuming 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar everyday is not harmful, although it should be diluted with water or another base such as olive oil for salad dressing. Never drink ACV straight as it is highly acidic and the side effect is that it can erode teeth enamel and the esophagus. Too much apple cider vinegar can also lower potassium levels and insulin levels so avoid taking large quantities of apple cider vinegar if you take insulin.
It is best to drink acv on an empty stomach before consuming food to help cleanse the body, start the digestion process, and balance sugar levels.
Studies show that apple cider vinegar lowers blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, provides good bacteria in the gut, helps support weight loss, and can help reduce acne.
If you are on certain medications, especially diabetes drugs or insulin, consult a doctor before drinking an apple cider vinegar drink. Since ACV lowers blood sugar levels naturally it may make it too low for certain individuals.
Yes, apple cider vinegar is good for the kidney and liver. It can help prevent kidney stones by breaking down the calcium. It also has a cleansing effect for both the kidneys and liver.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss, Detox and Optimal Health
Equipment
- pitcher
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar (with mother)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (to taste) or up to 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- fresh berries and mint leaves (optional garnish and flavor)
Instructions
- In a glass add ice, water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and maple syrup to desired taste. Mix well and enjoy!
- Alternatively you can add fresh ginger, and fresh fruit or the juice of thawed berries, or a splash of natural 100% fruit juice for extra flavor.
Notes
- Thaw frozen berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries or raspberries. Pour the natural fruit juice into the apple cider vinegar drink to sweeten it naturally without added sugars. The bonus is you get extra powerful antioxidants!
- Infuse the apple cider vinegar drink with fresh fruit. Add berries and let it set in the refrigerator for 3 hours to flavor the water.
- Pour a dash of your favorite natural juice into the recipe.
- Add additional flavors such as fresh ginger and honey or maple syrup. Maple syrup and honey are loaded with vitamins.
- Garnish with fresh mint, which aids in digestion and settling stomach acid.
- Add cayenne pepper to the drink to speed up the metabolism.
Amy says
Thank you for this recipe and everyone’s comments on what works for them is helpful! I am a little confused if drinking the juice warm or cold leads to faster results for weight loss? Also if taken warm or cold does the number of times drunken per day change? Thank you for being honest that this is not a Miracle drink but must be in conjunction with clean diet and exercise.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
You are welcome, and I love when readers chime in and comment on their experience - it is helpful for everyone:-). The only difference with warm or cold is that when you drink water at room temperature or lukewarm the body absorbs it faster than if it is cold. Which just gets into the body faster and may have better effects. Does that make sense? I drink it both room temp and over ice (cause that tastes better), and throughout the day for maintenance. Let me know if you have any other questions and how it goes for you!
Larry Feeley says
Thank-you for all the recipes. I like to use two table spoon of mothers APV, with two table spoon of lemon juice and slices of lemon water with ice. But my question is how much stevia granulated table spoons can you use as a sweetener than over ice.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Hi There! You can use the Stevia "to taste". Start with 1 teaspoon and work your way to 1-2 tablespoons (which is 3-6 teaspoons) if you need.
Maryann says
TY Great guideline and help! I make homemade elderberry syrup that has lemon, honey and cinnamon and ginger in it. I had a splash of this with the ACV… Tastes yummy.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Awesome, and you are very welcome!
Linda says
I am confused. Some info says to consume a glass full and some say more like a Tablespoon. What’s the dose? I have diverticulitis. Will s help or harm me? Linda
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
No more than a tablespoon of ACV mixed in 8 ounces water because it is acidic. It should help, but always consult with your doctor first.
Stasy _12 says
Hello, Danielle! A good guide for apple vinegar! I wanna try it. But I use the Wellabs Digestive Enzymes for better gut health. Do you know can use them together?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Thank you! I am not sure if it would be too much, so I would ask your doctor about that:-).
Laurel I White says
Do you sip on 1 glass 3 times a day, or 3 glasses a day?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Hi Laurel, one glass 2 times per day, so drink maximum of 2 glasses per day. You could do each it in-between meals.
Judy Herriman says
According to the bottle of ACV with Mother I bought said drink half the bottle in the morning and half the bottle at night. Is that safe to drink that much. It s not the big Bragg bottle but a smaller bottle
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Wow that sounds like way too much! It is pure acid, which drinking too much ACV can cause tooth enamel erosion and also harm the esophagus and stomach. I really hope that is a misprint on the bottle! Is it straight ACV, or a juice drink already made?
tally says
i've been drinking this for a while and i think is doing the job. i've been drinking it without the maple syrup not the most pleasant taste but ill try it with syrup next time
john michael lemandri says
I am drinking two teaspoons of ACV, two teaspoons of Cinnamon, two teaspoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey mixed with warm water. This is enough for three servings a half hour before meals. The Cinnamon is especially good for diabetics as it reduces the sugar level in one's body.
Cynthia Baltazar Prestridge says
I’ve started drinking apple cider vinegar w/ ice tea in the evenings. Should I be drinking more often during the day? And is it ok to do that?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Cynthia, that is perfect how you are drinking it. Yes, you can drink it up to 3 x's a day to help improve digestion, which is totally ok to up your intake.
Johanna says
This is amazing and you are a genius! I have to say that I have 3 kids, all 3 C-sections and I have what is called apron belly, I've been having this for a week now and I can clearly see the results. Of course I'm adding a low carb meal plan , 30 minutes of cardio and 1 hour of weights. This really works when is done well!
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Johanna! I am so proud of you! I have had two C-sections and the belly bulge after that is real. That is the same routine I do in my daily life and I am thrilled you are getting the results from this ACV drink! Thank you so much for sharing your story:-)
Danah Wright says
Can you use pineapple? With its added benefits (bromelain) it should boost more belly fat loss. Maybe instead of the maple syrup and stevia.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Yes, you can totally add a tablespoon or two of organic pineapple juice for sweetener (making sure it has no added sugars or corn syrup).
Tanice Everitt says
im just about to try this today i will let you know how it works for me the belly fat thats what i want gone
Samita says
How often should you drink this drink? Once a day in the morning? Before breakfast? Or the three times a day before meals?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
This is best 3 times per day between meal to help activate digestion and for gut health. But even once per day in the morning 20 minutes before eating is great.
Kim says
This will be my first time trying apple cider vinegar water and the lemon juice. I hope it works for me like it does for you guys
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Awesome! So glad to have you joining in and trying it. I drink it almost every day and love it!
Cathy says
Can you add organic lemon juice and a Splenda/stevia packet? What I was doing was adding 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and organic lemon juice to a large glass of water. But I’m drinking it straight down as it’s hard to handle the taste. I’m thinking that if I add the Splenda/stevia packet, it may taste better. I’m new to this. It was suggested for a fatty liver. What do you suggest?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Yes, add extra lemon juice if that helps you and I love to drink it with Stevia too. Definitely do not use Splenda, as that is a chemical that your liver has to work hard to break down. Stevia is a safer sweetener that does enter the liver but has no accumulation in the body as it goes straight to the kidneys then urine to get rid of. This article expresses how Stevia can reduce markers of fatty liver disease (click here for the article on stevia) - but a quick call to your doctor to confirm if it is ok for you is always a safe route as each body is different:-).
Victoria Rodriguez says
Thanks gonna try it.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Glad to hear!
Kisha says
Can you mix it with orange juice
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Yes, just use a splash and make sure it is fresh pressed or not from concentrate (no added sugars).
Joy says
Is the maple syrup necessary.
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
It is not necessary. I drink it just lemon and apple cider with water all the time). Adding maple syrup is just if you have a hard time drinking it without:-).
Yvonne says
Can I take the warm beverage the Apple cider vinegar and warm water at night
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Yes, make sure to rinse your mouth out after or brush teeth after so the acid does not effect your teeth when sleeping.
Josh Bekier says
Apple Cider Vinegar has many benefits in weight loss.. This has helped me in my journey.
Linda says
Due to some dental work I stopped taking the Apple cider vinegar for close to a year.
Today I pulled out my open bottle of organic apple cider vinegar and found the “mother” had separated. Something was on the bottom and something else was floating in the middle. Should this be thrown away or shaken up and consumed?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Hi Linda! Check if you see an expiration date. Usually if it is fermented that "preserves" it to a certain point. For example, mine from Costco has about a three year shelf life. Do you know when you purchased it? Most apple cider vinegar, if it is still good has that separation naturally and just needs shaking to mix it up before using. If it has expired or you are not sure when you purchased it, I suggest purchasing a new one to be safe.
Jen says
I have been drinking the apple cider vinegar with cold water and ground ginger for two days now is this gonna help me lose belly fat ?
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Hi Jen, It will help along with exercise (even light walking) and a clean eating diet that is not packed with sugar and carbs. It all depends on your diet as well. I eat very clean and minimal carbs and when I start adding my apple cider vinegar drink in each day I do see improvement in my gut health and a pound or two of weight loss.
lily says
hi Im drinking this as I'm typing, i am drinking it without the added maple or fruits, just apple cider, water and lemon. super tasty in my opinion. Today I binged on some lasagna and things i would not mention, and drinking this makes me feel better LOL. tomorrow ill eat clean and add this drink to my diet. thank you for the recipe!
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
You are welcome, thank you for your comment! So glad you enjoy!