Is The Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Diet Yet Another Fad?
Posted: Monday, March 12, 2007
by Joseph Cole
In this article, I will discuss the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet. Just where did the come from and does the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet really work?
Apple cider vinegar is a solution high in acid that is produced by fermenting apples. It contains acetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, enzymes, amino acids and roughage in the form of apple pectin and potash. In addition it also contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
The apple cider vinegar weight loss diet became popular back in the 1970s, alongside many other fad diets and weight loss scams. In fact, some even say that the Egyptians used the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet.
So how does the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet work? Well, to lose weight on the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet all you do is to take one, two, or three spoons of apple cider vinegar before your meals, beginning with one teaspoon and then working up to two or three. You then wait for your cravings and hunger to slowly vanish away.
Often, it is recommended to mix the vinegar in water and also add a few spoons of honey to avoid very acidic taste. Apple cider vinegar weight loss tablets are also available as alternatives. If you take the former approach the first lesson you will learn on the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet is that this is an acquired taste.
When starting an apple cider vinegar weight loss diet it is also advised to purchase the apple cider vinegar from a health store and not a refined version such as those found in supermarkets. Organic apple cider vinegar will still have the enzymes in it, known as the "mother", which look like stringy globs floating inside the bottle.
In addition to the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet, this supplement is claimed to help with arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, colitis, coughs, diarrhea, dizziness, ear discharge, eczema, tired and sore eyes, fatigue, food poisoning, hair loss, hay fever, headaches, hearing, heartburn, hiccups, insomnia, as well as kidneys and bladder problems.
Can the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet help you shed pounds? To the best of my knowledge and from the countless hours of research I have conducted, there is no clinical or scientific evidence to show that the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet can result in any significant weight loss.
Of course, this doesn’t stop supplement companies making exaggerated claims such the magical fat burning effects of apple cider vinegar. In fact, being a “natural" product, unlike weight loss drugs, clinical trials and studies are not required for such claims to be made about the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet.
Yes, it has been said that apple cider vinegar may prevent a number of illnesses and diseases, and it may have its medical uses, but the effectiveness of the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet will only manifest in marginal results that are unlikely to be worth the effort.
I feel that the apple cider vinegar weight loss diet is not one which should be considered by anyone serious about losing weight, and if you do want something to add to your healthy diet consider extra virgin olive oil, drizzled on your salads and vegetables, as well as fish oil supplements, which are high in Omega 3, known for its remarkable health benefits.
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