With summer here, kids and adults alike are looking for healthy food substitutes that can be incorporated into our diets. One popular food that has health blogs buzzing is Apple Cider Vinegar, with claims of lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels, fighting cancer and much more. How do we determine fact from fiction?
While Apple Cider Vinegar may not be the cure-all superfood that many health blogs might have us believe, there are some benefits that seem to be supported through research and science. Below we will detail some known benefits associated with Apple Cider Vinegar, as well as give a recipe for making healthy Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies for a fun summertime treat.
ACV and Weight Loss
Apple Cider Vinegar has been attributed to improved weight loss in select research, although a small study. The study showed that adults who drank 2 tablespoons of ACV daily for 3 months lost an average of 4 pounds. While this is a larger loss than those who took the placebo, stronger research is needed before we can retire our gym memberships in favor of ACV.
ACV and Cancer
Apple Cider Vinegar contains substantial amounts of polyphenols, plant-based antioxidants that possess cancer-preventing properties. While research is very limited, in vitro and rat studies suggest that vinegar may prevent the growth of cancer cells, there has been no correlating human research.
You May Also Like
ACV and Blood Sugar
Several short term studies have been conducted on the effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on blood sugar levels, however, a lack of long term data showing its efficacy still has many on the fence. Short term studies indicated that ACV can reduce blood sugar levels when taken with meals and that it should be safe to incorporate into a diabetes treatment plan with a doctor's approval.
ACV Gummies
While the verdict is still out on many of the proposed benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar on the internet, it is undoubtedly a much healthier option than other high calorie and fat foods. To make your ACV Gummies you will need 100% organic fruit juice (apple or other to reduce the bitterness).
Daily dose of ACV gummies
Total Time: 70 minutes
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 24
Needed tools:
• Wooden spoon
• Large saucepan
• Silicone molds or ice cube trays
Ingredients:
• ½ cup water
• 5 tablespoons gelatin powder
• ½ cup of ACV
• 1 ½ cups of apple juice
1. Mix the liquid ingredients in a large bowl
2. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the top
3. Again mix well
4. Leave it to hydrate for 2 minutes
5. Stir using a wooden spoon for 5 minutes (until the gelatin is completely dissolved)
6. Transfer the mixture in a silicone ice cube tray.
7. Put it in the fridge to solidify for at least 60 minutes before you serve it.
Tip: You can add the gummies to any tray you prefer. If you want you can add them to a dish and slice later.
Dr. Kevin Kinney, board certified and licensed Chiropractic Physician featured on INSIDER.com, TheTodayShow.com & BlackDoctorsMatter.org. Connect with Dr. Kev at drkevinkinney.com or @DrDuval904
