Apple Cider Vinegar

JerseyGardenGirl · 01-22-2009, 07:21 PM

I bought some organic Apple Cider Vinegar made by Braggs, "with the mother" like a week ago after reading the health benefits, but I am so afraid to try it! Is it really as bad as people say, like mixing in a glass of water?
Does anyone have any other ideas for how to get this down on a daily basis aside from the water?

rose1 · 01-22-2009, 07:26 PM

Use it on salads or sprinkle it on veggies. It's really not bad in water. Just drink it down and be finished with it.

rottinluv · 01-22-2009, 07:40 PM

I put 1 T in a glass of water and add a few drops of vanilla stevia.

Mary_M · 01-22-2009, 07:48 PM

To help kick start my weight loss, my dr had me drink this 3x per day: 6 oz spring water + 1/2 teaspoon apple cidar vinegar + 1 teaspoon lemon juice + 2 oz non-sweetened cranberry juice. I drank this concoction for 2 weeks. At first I thought I was drinking salad dressing but I eventually got used to it. This drink plus a vegetarian diet during those 2 weeks helped me lose over 10 lbs. I don't "have" to eat vegetarian or drink this anymore, but I still occasionally drink it, it's a great way to cleanse the liver which facilitates weight loss.

DiamondDeb · 01-22-2009, 09:53 PM

I add it to water & add a sprikle of stevia powder. It's good.

Be sure to brush your teeth well after drinking it.

MarcellaSF · 01-23-2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Be sure to brush your teeth well after drinking it.

I read elsewhere on this site that you should NOT brush your teeth after drinking apple cider vinegar, as it softens the tooth enamel temporarily. Rather, swish your mouth out with water and wait to brush for an hour or two.

Istillhatepeas · 01-23-2009, 02:40 AM

I have been doing this all week. Coconutmilk recommended 1/4 cup to a gallon of water. My ACV is from Trader Joes..not Braggs, but is unfiltered w/the mother. I swear it almost has an aftertaste of honey. I haven't used any sweetener. Try it! It really isn't that bad....

pegbord · 01-23-2009, 03:12 AM

how much ACV are you adding to the coconut milk/water solution? Sounds so odd and interesting, I want to try it!

Istillhatepeas · 01-23-2009, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegbord

how much ACV are you adding to the coconut milk/water solution? Sounds so odd and interesting, I want to try it!

Oh no! I'm sorry for the confusion. I meant that another poster named Coconutmilk recommended 1/4 cup of ACV to a gallon of water.

Hmm...it might work tho.

Sorry again!

LJB · 01-23-2009, 03:25 AM

I use 2T daily with water. 1T in the morning and 1T in the evening. Shoot it down. I prefer Eden's ACV myself.

pegbord · 01-23-2009, 03:25 AM

oh, hahahha!! I wonder if that's how new concoctions get started!? What a hoot!

Istillhatepeas · 01-23-2009, 03:37 AM

Lol, yes! I would have been so embarrassed if you returned with a scathing review of coconutmilk ACV water! Let us know if you try it!

dawnyama · 01-23-2009, 05:44 AM

My 9 year old has been doing this for the past week. We give him a shot of it---1 tsp mixed with a bit of water and a bit of Splenda mixed in. He is doing well getting it down, but he is funny to watch! He will sip the ACV and gulp a huge bunch of water. My hubby has him taking it for his excema--hoping his acid/alkalinity will change in favor for him. My hubby takes it for his acid reflux. Made the mistake once of taking ACV by itself! They are quite the pair taking it. They both make faces while drinking it!! I just suck it up and get it down. I don't see what the fuss is all about quite frankly. But then again I sip oil--4 TBL of coconut oil daily too!!

UtahMama · 01-23-2009, 08:43 AM

I really like ACV. The first few days I had a hard time drinking it but I think it was more a mental thing. Now I drink it daily with no problems. I mix mine (1-2 tablespoons) with iced tea and add a little splenda. I notice that if I feel a cold/sore throat coming on that I feel better almost immediately after drinking. I take mine in the morning or early afternoon. Some people have reported problems sleeping if they take too late in the day because they have more energy.

PghPALady1974 · 01-23-2009, 08:48 AM

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I need to get more ACV today. I put it in with about 32 oz of water and use stevia in with it.

I am going to start giving it to my dog...it apparently is good for them if they have eyes that are always runny. It's supposed to help their PH.[/COLOR]

DiamondDeb · 01-23-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcellaSF

I read elsewhere on this site that you should NOT brush your teeth after drinking apple cider vinegar, as it softens the tooth enamel temporarily. Rather, swish your mouth out with water and wait to brush for an hour or two.

Really? I've never read that anywhere. If there is a reliable source I would be interested in that.

Minnas · 01-23-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jadeca1

I bought some organic Apple Cider Vinegar made by Braggs, "with the mother" like a week ago after reading the health benefits, but I am so afraid to try it! Is it really as bad as people say, like mixing in a glass of water?
Does anyone have any other ideas for how to get this down on a daily basis aside from the water?

Don't listen to any of these people! It's DISGUSTING!

I use it in my daily salad dressing though and it's delish!

I just whirl it up with a bit of mustard, garlic, salt and peper and maybe some EVOO. It's really, really good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Istillhatepeas

I have been doing this all week. Coconutmilk recommended 1/4 cup to a gallon of water. My ACV is from Trader Joes..not Braggs, but is unfiltered w/the mother. I swear it almost has an aftertaste of honey. I haven't used any sweetener. Try it! It really isn't that bad....

I was using the TJ's until I found it is pasteurized (not raw) so I switched.

fawn · 01-23-2009, 06:09 PM

I actually enjoy ACV in a warm cup of green tea w/lemon. However, it's the only vinegar I use so it's in my salad dressing. It's a live vinegar and should replace your old vinegars.

MarcellaSF · 01-24-2009, 04:38 AM

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Really? I've never read that anywhere. If there is a reliable source I would be interested in that.

DiamondDeb, I read it in a number of threads on this site on ACV (though there are also people who say they brush immediately afterward). It made sense to me, but maybe it's one of those YMMV things. Personally I'd rather be safe than sorry, so I just swish afterward.

tea cup · 01-24-2009, 06:53 AM

I put 2 or more teaspoonsof Braggs in a cup of water along with 1 teasp of cinnamon(good for blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.) and a big heaping tablespoon of flax meal (omega 3's, and other benefits). Tastes like a liquid muffin.

tea cup

Tyl · 01-24-2009, 06:58 AM

i drink mine in water with crystal light. goes down pretty easy.

kbeth · 01-24-2009, 07:17 AM

Is this on an empty stomach? Does it matter?
Thanks!

JerseyGardenGirl · 01-24-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbeth

Is this on an empty stomach? Does it matter?
Thanks!

I think most people take it in the morning or morning/afternoon but I don't *think* it matters if you have already eaten. The one thing I have consistently heard is that it's not good to take in the evening because it gives you a considerable energy boost.

RealFoodLiving · 01-24-2009, 05:30 PM

Hey guys,

Just a word of caution, I've been drinking organic ACV for a long time and recently I went through a horrible dental experience, and thought I had a tooth that needed extraction.

Actually, I had "pulpitis" and it was caused by excessive acid (such as ACV) on my teeth.

I stopped the ACV, and have been taking anti-inflammatories and switched to a toothpaste that helps repair acid damage.

ACV is an awesome food and it is wonderful for the body in so many ways. Just be aware it can eat through your tooth enamel. I'm stopping it for now. The pain was incredible.

happylady · 01-24-2009, 08:23 PM

Hi, I'm an ex Jersey girl myself. I use ACV in salad dressing. Extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper a few pinches of dried basil or whatever herb you like, dijon mustard, a little stevia powder. It's simple, just experiment. Happylady.

DiamondDeb · 01-24-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcellaSF

DiamondDeb, I read it in a number of threads on this site on ACV (though there are also people who say they brush immediately afterward). It made sense to me, but maybe it's one of those YMMV things. Personally I'd rather be safe than sorry, so I just swish afterward.

lol... I brush mine because I'd rather be safe than sorry!

dew4j · 01-29-2009, 03:26 PM

I did it for a while, made my heart palpitate, anyone else?

cindy_cfids · 05-28-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealFoodLiving

Hey guys,

Just a word of caution, I've been drinking organic ACV for a long time and recently I went through a horrible dental experience, and thought I had a tooth that needed extraction.

Actually, I had "pulpitis" and it was caused by excessive acid (such as ACV) on my teeth.

I stopped the ACV, and have been taking anti-inflammatories and switched to a toothpaste that helps repair acid damage.

ACV is an awesome food and it is wonderful for the body in so many ways. Just be aware it can eat through your tooth enamel. I'm stopping it for now. The pain was incredible.

I way overdid it in just one day and could feel my teeth hurting. It feels kind of like when I eat too much sugar. I've been taking massive amounts of garlic oil and added calcium trying to neutralize it, but backing off for awhile.

cindy_cfids · 05-28-2009, 05:57 AM

don't know how to delete a post, sorry, but plz be cautious with overdoing this stuff.

JoSkids · 05-28-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cindy_cfids

I way overdid it in just one day and could feel my teeth hurting. It feels kind of like when I eat too much sugar. I've been taking massive amounts of garlic oil and added calcium trying to neutralize it, but backing off for awhile.

[COLOR="Teal"]How much were you guys using in a day?[/COLOR]

01-22-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
JerseyGardenGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,962 Gallery: JerseyGardenGirl Stats: 242/195/125 -- 5'3 -- 30 yrs old WOE: Low Carb (thanks to Atkins!) Start Date: restarted (for the last time!) 12/15/08	Apple Cider Vinegar I bought some organic Apple Cider Vinegar made by Braggs, "with the mother" like a week ago after reading the health benefits, but I am so afraid to try it! Is it really as bad as people say, like mixing in a glass of water? Does anyone have any other ideas for how to get this down on a daily basis aside from the water?

01-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#4
Mary_M Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 329 Gallery: Mary_M Stats: size 14/size 12/size 6 WOE: Dr Berg based diet plan Start Date: 1997; restarted 10/5/10	To help kick start my weight loss, my dr had me drink this 3x per day: 6 oz spring water + 1/2 teaspoon apple cidar vinegar + 1 teaspoon lemon juice + 2 oz non-sweetened cranberry juice. I drank this concoction for 2 weeks. At first I thought I was drinking salad dressing but I eventually got used to it. This drink plus a vegetarian diet during those 2 weeks helped me lose over 10 lbs. I don't "have" to eat vegetarian or drink this anymore, but I still occasionally drink it, it's a great way to cleanse the liver which facilitates weight loss. __________________ Mary "Today is a gift from God, that's why it's called the present." Callanetics addict (5x/wk) -- It Works!!

01-23-2009, 05:44 AM	#13
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,854 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	My 9 year old has been doing this for the past week. We give him a shot of it---1 tsp mixed with a bit of water and a bit of Splenda mixed in. He is doing well getting it down, but he is funny to watch! He will sip the ACV and gulp a huge bunch of water. My hubby has him taking it for his excema--hoping his acid/alkalinity will change in favor for him. My hubby takes it for his acid reflux. Made the mistake once of taking ACV by itself! They are quite the pair taking it. They both make faces while drinking it!! I just suck it up and get it down. I don't see what the fuss is all about quite frankly. But then again I sip oil--4 TBL of coconut oil daily too!! __________________ Dawn in SC

01-29-2009, 03:26 PM	#27
dew4j Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WV Posts: 180 Gallery: dew4j Stats: 185/140.4/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/1/04, reinduction 1/15/09	ACV I did it for a while, made my heart palpitate, anyone else?

05-28-2009, 05:57 AM	#29
cindy_cfids Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 363 Gallery: cindy_cfids Stats: ???/day45=265/188/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 4, 2004	be cautious plz don't know how to delete a post, sorry, but plz be cautious with overdoing this stuff. Last edited by cindy_cfids; 05-28-2009 at 06:02 AM.. Reason: double posting

01-22-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,300 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Use it on salads or sprinkle it on veggies. It's really not bad in water. Just drink it down and be finished with it.

01-22-2009, 07:40 PM	#3
rottinluv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 661 Gallery: rottinluv Stats: 141/110/110 Height 5' nothing! WOE: Low Carb / Whole, Natural Foods! Start Date: October 24, 2007	I put 1 T in a glass of water and add a few drops of vanilla stevia.

01-22-2009, 09:53 PM	#5
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,998 Gallery: DiamondDeb	I add it to water & add a sprikle of stevia powder. It's good. Be sure to brush your teeth well after drinking it.

01-23-2009, 02:40 AM	#7
Istillhatepeas Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 51 Gallery: Istillhatepeas Stats: 5'9 295/267/1st goal 250 WOE: Low carb Start Date: Restart 2/18/13	I have been doing this all week. Coconutmilk recommended 1/4 cup to a gallon of water. My ACV is from Trader Joes..not Braggs, but is unfiltered w/the mother. I swear it almost has an aftertaste of honey. I haven't used any sweetener. Try it! It really isn't that bad....

01-23-2009, 03:12 AM	#8
pegbord Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington state Posts: 831 Gallery: pegbord Stats: 175.8/128.8/111 WOE: hcg/Simeons Start Date: sept 2009 - maint round Mar 1, 2011	how much ACV are you adding to the coconut milk/water solution? Sounds so odd and interesting, I want to try it!

01-23-2009, 03:25 AM	#10
LJB Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 24,503 Gallery: LJB Stats: Size 8 at Present WOE: No flour or sugar.	I use 2T daily with water. 1T in the morning and 1T in the evening. Shoot it down. I prefer Eden's ACV myself.

01-23-2009, 03:37 AM	#12
Istillhatepeas Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 51 Gallery: Istillhatepeas Stats: 5'9 295/267/1st goal 250 WOE: Low carb Start Date: Restart 2/18/13	Lol, yes! I would have been so embarrassed if you returned with a scathing review of coconutmilk ACV water! Let us know if you try it!

01-23-2009, 08:43 AM	#14
UtahMama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 292 Gallery: UtahMama Stats: 6' tall WOE: calorie cycling Start Date: 1/15/98 low carb. 3/12/12 calorie cycling	I really like ACV. The first few days I had a hard time drinking it but I think it was more a mental thing. Now I drink it daily with no problems. I mix mine (1-2 tablespoons) with iced tea and add a little splenda. I notice that if I feel a cold/sore throat coming on that I feel better almost immediately after drinking. I take mine in the morning or early afternoon. Some people have reported problems sleeping if they take too late in the day because they have more energy.

01-23-2009, 08:48 AM	#15
PghPALady1974 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PITTSBURGH PA Posts: 4,486 Gallery: PghPALady1974 WOE: thru my mouth	[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]I need to get more ACV today. I put it in with about 32 oz of water and use stevia in with it. I am going to start giving it to my dog...it apparently is good for them if they have eyes that are always runny. It's supposed to help their PH.[/COLOR]

01-23-2009, 06:09 PM	#18
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	I actually enjoy ACV in a warm cup of green tea w/lemon. However, it's the only vinegar I use so it's in my salad dressing. It's a live vinegar and should replace your old vinegars.

01-24-2009, 06:53 AM	#20
tea cup Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 537 Gallery: tea cup Stats: 145/127/124? 5'2" WOE: UDDDD for health primarily, secondly for wt loss	I put 2 or more teaspoonsof Braggs in a cup of water along with 1 teasp of cinnamon(good for blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.) and a big heaping tablespoon of flax meal (omega 3's, and other benefits). Tastes like a liquid muffin. tea cup

01-24-2009, 06:58 AM	#21
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,000 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	i drink mine in water with crystal light. goes down pretty easy.

01-24-2009, 07:17 AM	#22
kbeth Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,630 Gallery: kbeth Stats: 5'4" 43yo 161/148/125 WOE: Paleo-esque Start Date: April 2002/Restart April 2012	Is this on an empty stomach? Does it matter? Thanks!

01-24-2009, 05:30 PM	#24
RealFoodLiving Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,741 Gallery: RealFoodLiving Stats: 218 /158/118 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007 / LC RE-start: Nov 2010, JUDD 1/11	Hey guys, Just a word of caution, I've been drinking organic ACV for a long time and recently I went through a horrible dental experience, and thought I had a tooth that needed extraction. Actually, I had "pulpitis" and it was caused by excessive acid (such as ACV) on my teeth. I stopped the ACV, and have been taking anti-inflammatories and switched to a toothpaste that helps repair acid damage. ACV is an awesome food and it is wonderful for the body in so many ways. Just be aware it can eat through your tooth enamel. I'm stopping it for now. The pain was incredible.

01-24-2009, 08:23 PM	#25
happylady Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Gallery: happylady WOE: rosedale diet modified Start Date: january 2009	Hi, I'm an ex Jersey girl myself. I use ACV in salad dressing. Extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper a few pinches of dried basil or whatever herb you like, dijon mustard, a little stevia powder. It's simple, just experiment. Happylady.

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