Drinking apple cider vinegar for weight loss

There’s nothing like a warm mug of hot apple cider on a fall day.

8 cups pressed apple juice/cider
1 orange, cut into 1 cm slices
3 cinnamon sticks
1 Tbsp whole cloves
2 cm piece of ginger, cut into coin-sized slices
1/2 tsp ground allspice

Add all the ingredients to a large pot. Bring the cider to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and allow the cider and spices to simmer for 20 minutes. Strain the cider before serving.

Proponents of apple cider vinegar claim that it has numerous health benefits and that drinking a small amount or taking a supplement before meals helps curb appetite and burn fat.

However, there’s little scientific support for these claims. Studies of apple cider vinegar for weight loss have not consistently shown significant and sustainable weight loss across diverse groups of people.

Although occasional use of apple cider vinegar is safe for most people, it does carry some risks. For example:

Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. It may irritate your throat if you drink it often or in large amounts.
Apple cider vinegar may interact with certain supplements or drugs, including diuretics and insulin. This may contribute to low potassium levels.
Remember, there’s no magic bullet for weight loss. Be skeptical of any approach that claims you can lose weight without decreasing calories or increasing physical activity.