Are you someone who takes apple cider vinegar water, lemon water or even honey water first thing in the morning? Then you might just be excited to try out any of these apple cider vinegar drinks for weight loss for a change! Here are three recipes you can enjoy the next morning! 

What Makes Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Weight Loss and Detox? 

Apple cider vinegar is the holy grail ingredient when it comes to making weight loss drinks! But what makes it so special when it comes to detoxification? Let’s find out:

Made from crushed and fermented apples, apple cider vinegar has long been used in history as somewhat of a cure-all for many ailments. It has many health benefits including some major ones listed below:

1. Supports a healthy digestive system. Apple cider vinegar creates a friendly home for the natural good bacteria in our digestive tract to thrive. This in turn creates a hostile environment for bad bacteria. That’s because it has strong antimicrobial properties which has a positive effect on the digestive system, leading to better nutrient absorption, more energy levels, reduced bad cholesterol and boosted metabolism. 

2. Reduces appetite. Drinking apple cider vinegar curbs appetite. Whenever I drink it first thing in the morning or after inter-fasting in the morning, I do not have any food or sugar cravings. This is awesome for those of us who like to binge on snacks or graze throughout the day. 

3. Helps in weight loss. A 2007 study showed that apple cider vinegar may aid in weight loss. Ten participants in the study with type 1 diabetes were give one serving of pudding with either a cup of water or water that containing 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. The group given the apple cider vinegar had slower rates of food moving from the stomach to the small intestine which shows that apple cider vinegar can help you feel fuller longer, helping you resist reaching out for food at random times of the day. This will help you keep excess body fat away! 

4. Boosts the immune system. Apple cider vinegar is believed to be an immune system booster with its high concentration of Vitamin C and acids. It can help fight colds and cough by breaking up congestion.

5. Regulates blood sugar. This study shows that when participants with pre-diabetes, diabetes and no diabetes were given less than 1 oz of apple cider vinegar with a high carb snack, all three groups experienced stable blood glucose levels compared with those given a placebo drink. This shows that apple cider vinegar may help manage blood sugar.

3 DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks for Weight Loss 

Below are 3 recipes for apple cider vinegar drinks for weight loss. Feel free to choose any recipe of your fancy and get sippin’! 

1.   Green Heavy Metal Detox Drink

Benefits of Ingredients 

• Chlorella – A dark green freshwater algae, chlorella is an incredible supplement for detoxing heavy metals from the body. It has the ability to bind to heavy metals such as aluminium, mercury and lead that can accumulate in the body overtime.  It is also a good source of Vitamin B12, iron, omega 3’s and contains antioxidants such as chlorophyll, lutein, beta carotene and lycopene. Not to mention, this superfood is also a complete source of protein, containing all the 9 essential amino acids!  
• Manuka Honey – Manuka honey is full of live enzymes, vitamins and minerals. A study demonstrated at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, UK showed that manuka honey may have the ability to bacterial resistance to antibiotics! Honey also improves the taste of this drink since chlorella tastes a bit fishy, so you may increase or decrease the amount of honey you use according to your preference. 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup warm water 
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 
• ½ tsp organic chlorella powder
• 2 tsp manuka honey 

Directions 

1. Into a cup of warm water, add ½ tsp organic chlorella powder and stir.
2. Add 2 tsp manuka honey and stir again till well mixed. 
3. Gently sip in the morning 15 minutes before breakfast. 

2.   Cleansing Citrus Flush

Benefits of Ingredients 

• Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the unique ingredient in this apple cider vinegar detox drink. It is naturally cleansing, rich in Vitamin C and also citric acid citric acid, which helps to maximize enzyme function, stimulate the liver and help with detoxification.  
• Raw Honey – Raw honey is incredibly healing. It not only contains enzymes, vitamins and minerals but it also assists in the detoxification process of the body by helping eliminate toxins and wastes in the bowels. It also makes the apple cider vinegar drink more palatable, so please add more or less of it according to your tastes. 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup warm water 
• Freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp raw honey

Directions 

• Pour 1 cup of warm water into a glass. 
• Squeeze half of a fresh lemon into the glass, removing seeds first.
• Add your raw honey and apple cider vinegar. 
• Stir everything well and enjoy first thing in the morning! 

3.  Cinnamon Weight Loss Drink

Benefits of Ingredients 

• Cinnamon– This warm spice is anti-inflammatory, prevents diabetes, fights allergies, helps with oral health and aids in weight loss too! It does this by preventing sugars from being metabolized into fats. High blood sugar levels can lead to increased body fat storage. Cinnamon helps prevents this and help you shed a few pounds, especially around the belly area! 
• Honey – You can see that I suggest honey as the common ingredient and sweetener in all 3 of these recipes. That is because it has so many benefits and it is naturally healing and cleansing. It also makes a perfect duo with many ingredients such as honey + cinnamon, honey + lemon juice and honey + apple cider vinegar! The healing synergy of these two ingredients and what they do inside your body is just mind blowing! 

Ingredients 

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp raw honey

Directions 

• Heat up water till warm and pour it in your favorite glass.
• Next, add ½ tsp ground cinnamon and 2 tsp raw honey, according to your preference. 
• Stir everything up nicely and enjoy your cinnamon detox drink! 

Caution 

• Never drink apple cider vinegar straight up.
• Only buy pure organic raw apple cider vinegar with the ‘mother.’ Braggs apple cider vinegar is one of the best.
• You may drink the above detox drinks using a straw to avoid acid overload to your teeth. 
• Apple cider vinegar can interact with certain medications or supplements, such as insulin and diuretics. If you are taking prescription drugs, talk to your doctor before taking apple cider vinegar.
•  If you have a sensitive stomach, please do not take these apple cider drinks for weight loss on an empty stomach. 

Which of the above apple cider vinegar drinks for weight loss do you want to try making on your detox journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below!