HCG Diet and Apple Cider Vinegar?

An apple cider vinegar a day keeps unwanted fats away!

You all heard about Apple Cider Vinegar and all the things that it can do for the body. In fact, a detailed account exists about its uses way back hundreds of years ago. What is apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar is made up of fermented juice of crushed apples. It has been used since 400BC as a cure for many ailments. Apple cider vinegar contains a significant amount of acetic acids. In addition to acetic acid, apple cider vinegar has trace amounts of other acids, vitamins and minerals. Acetic acid, as the main component, is known to support weight loss.

Apple cider vinegar and the HCG Diet

Apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight. It has an anti-obesity property effect that can make you feel full and satiated. Simply mix your water or unsweetened fruit juices with a little amount of apple cider vinegar before drinking them. So, even when on a very low calorie diet, the compound in the vinegar will send message to your brain making it believe that it’s not hungry anymore. Subsequently, you eat lesser during your meal and this could help you manage your weight.

Apple cider vinegar can reduce the total amount of foods consumed when taken with a high carb meal. This makes you consume less food, around 200-275 calories lesser, towards the end of the day. Apple cider vinegar can reduce sugar cravings. The acetic acid in the vinegar regulates the blood sugar and insulin level thereby reducing sugar cravings.

If your weight plateau and want to get back on track or you are trying to maximize your weight loss result, simply add 2 tablespoon of apple cider on your drink, salad or main meal. Dilute it in an 8 oz. of water to avoid stomach discomfort. Add some lemon and sweetened it with stevia to remove the bitter taste.

The apple cider vinegar can aid in gradual weight loss but it takes a longer time for you to see these changes. You can speed up the process is when you try it along with the HCG Diet. The most effective way in having apple cider is before meals to help you feel fuller.

Other uses of apple cider vinegar

• Reduced blood sugar level– This is perhaps the best searched health benefits of apple cider vinegar. Several studies indicate that it can lower the blood sugar level. Diabetic people who took 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day before bedtime had reduced blood sugar level by 4% to 6 %.
• Acid reflux– You can improve the acid content of your stomach by drinking apple cider vinegar diluted in water. The pectin in the vinegar will also soothe the intestinal spasm.
• Sore throat– The antibacterial property can be useful for sore throat by gargling a mixture of warm water and 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar.
• Energy boost– It has enzymes and potassium to help lessen fatigue. The amino acid in it will also prevent lactic acid build-up in the body.
• Antibacterial property– The acetic acid in the vinegar can kill pathogens including bacteria or prevent them from multiplying.
• Lower cholesterol level– The acetic acid and other antioxidant compound in the vinegar can help lower the total cholesterol thus preventing blood from clotting, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cognitive decline and even cancer.

Apple Cider Vinegar Recipes

Apple Cider Dijon Dressing

What you need:

• 4 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 8 tablespoon chicken broth
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoon salt

What to do:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl then enjoy.

Cucumber Orange Salad

What you need:

• 1 sliced cucumber
• 1 orange sliced
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• Orange juice from 3 segments
• 1 tbsp. red onion minced
• 1 tsp. fresh tarragon minced
• Salt
• Pepper
• Stevia
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped

What to do:

1. Combine onion, apple cider vinegar, stevia and other spices in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Add the sliced orange and cucumber, tarragon, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Marinate for 30 minutes then garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Spanish Chicken Soup

What you need:

• 3.5 oz. of chicken breast
• ½ can dices tomatoes
• 1 green onion
• I jalapeno
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1-2 tbsp. cilantro
• 1-2 tsp. garlic salt

What to do:

1. Add beef broth in a small pot, water, jalapeno, chicken and garlic salt.
2. Remove the jalapeno after about 5 minutes from the broth or after the broth has a little flavor of jalapeno.
3. Put cilantro, tomatoes and a 1-3 inches piece of pepper in blender. Pulse until creamy. Add the tomato puree to broth and simmer for a few minutes over medium heat.
4. Lower the heat to medium-low, add chicken breast, lemon juice, green onion, apple cider vinegar and stevia.
5. Simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes then garnish with cilantro and fresh green onion.