Why Drink Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from pulverized apples. The acidic nature of vinegar (surprisingly enough) has an alkalizing effect on the body once ingested. These acids increase your body’s ability to absorb important minerals from the foods you eat, while slowing down the absorption of sugars. Whether you want to lose weight, drop a bad habit or completely overhaul your diet, being healthy is all about making small, reasonable changes to your lifestyle, and adding ACV to your diet is one I highly recommend. This traditional home remedy is ancient and has been proven to be an effective way of improving health in various ways. Including as little as a few tablespoons into your diet a day can have game-changing effects. (1) Incorporate ACV into your diet with our delicious apple cider vinegar drinks. Some of the apple cider vinegar benefits include:

Balanced PH

Apple cider vinegar, along with a plant-based diet, can help alkalize the body. Alkaline tissue means that there is more oxygen in the body, which creates an environment that inhibits the growth of pathogens (fungus, bacteria, parasites). In addition, an alkaline pH helps reduce inflammation, improve bone health, may increase the growth hormone, and buffer toxins. (2)

Better Digestion

Evidence has shown that apple cider vinegar can help improve digestion if taken before a meal. Because ACV is alkalizing, it can ease symptoms of acid reflux and GERD, while also aiding in the breakdown of the food you eat. (3)

Weight Loss

Research has shown that drinking apple cider vinegar before eating can aid in weight loss! In a study, participants took two tablespoons of vinegar prior to two meals a day. After a four-week period, participants lost an average of two pounds, and some lost up to four pounds! (3)

Better Skin

Did you know that the health of your gut affects your skin? By improving digestion, apple cider vinegar can help the skin as well. Relief from acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and rosacea have all been reported. (3) If you've never tried apple cider vinegar, getting started can be intimidating. The easiest way to get started is by adding a tablespoon to your water or juice before a meal.Try more or less to taste until you get comfortable drinking it! We strongly recommend buying organic, unfiltered and unprocessed apple cider vinegar as that is what the research thus far has been based on. Commercial brands have usually been processed with heat and chemical solvent- not the same! One of our favorites is Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. (4) Have a question or need help incorporating ACV into your diet? Leave a comment below! Cheers, Sam Swensen & Suja Juice