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    Fizzy Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

    March 2, 2021 by Denise Bustard 10 Comments

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    This apple cider vinegar drink recipe is bubbly and refreshing, and an easy way to get the health benefits of apple cider vinegar into your diet.

    Certain food trends get my inner scientist really curious; bone broth, adaptogens, and apple cider vinegar are all so intriguing!

    hand holding apple cider vinegar drink in mason jar

    We've all seen those health gurus promoting apple cider vinegar as some sort of miracle cure to all afflictions, right? If you are skeptical about it, you are not alone!

    I was right there with you, but let me tell ya...this is part of my daily routine that I thoroughly enjoy and I have become a total believer in apple cider vinegar!

    This simple drink is one that I started drinking a few years ago, and I really enjoy it! It seems to prevent me from getting those post-lunch energy lulls, suppresses my appetite in the evening, and is just generally an enjoyable part of my day.

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    Science backed health benefits of apple cider vinegar

    As a former research scientist, I love it when there are peer reviewed articles on health trends that I can really dig into and try to pull fact from fiction. There are actually many articles backing the claims that apple cider vinegar benefits your health. Here are my favorite ones:

    • Prevented oxidative stress in obese rats- in a 2018 study, Ben Hmad Halima et al found that obese rats who were fed apple cider vinegar over 9 weeks showed reduced signs of oxidative stress , correlating with increased concentrations of antioxidant enzymes (including superoxide dismutase) as well as Vitamin E.
    • Reduced blood sugar spikes in diabetics after a meal- in a small 2004 study, it was found that consumption of apple cider vinegar before a meal suppressed blood sugar spikes in both type 2 diabetics and insulin-resistant individuals. This has since been followed up with multiple other studies.
    • Appetite suppression- in a 2014 study, Frost et al found that mice who were fed acetic acid (the chemical name for vinegar) consumed less food and gained less weight. The authors propose a direct role for acetic acid in suppressing appetite, though it's unclear exactly how this is achieved. This article was published in Nature Communications, which means it was rigorously reviewed before being published.

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    Ingredient notes

    ingredients for apple cider vinegar detox drink
    • apple cider vinegar- make sure you select raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar that says 'with the mother'. This means you get the proteins, enzymes and helpful bacteria! Bragg's is a great brand, though my husband likes Kirkland brand.
    • organic lemon juice- we like a good quality brand that is not 'from concentrate'. Santa Cruz is our stand by!
    • soda water- we use a SodaStream

    Step by step directions

    pouring soda into a class for the apple cider vinegar drink recipe

    1. Add cold soda water to a 2 cup or 1 pint glass.

    pouring vinegar and apple cider vinegar into glass for the braggs apple cider vinegar drink

    2. Measure out 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add it to the soda water, and stir to combine.

    3. Enjoy immediately, and use a straw to protect your teeth from the apple cider vinegar.


    FAQ

    Which kind of apple cider vinegar should I use?

    Make sure you use the organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's's). It may also say 'with the mother'. This means that the proteins, enzymes and helpful bacteria are in the bottle, and it may have a cloudy appearance. Just give it a shake up before you use it and you're good to go! I've never tasted any weird texture from the mother.

    Can you taste the apple cider vinegar?

    A little bit. For me, I could smell it when I first started drinking this and I found that more off-putting than the actual taste. HOWEVER I got used to it really quickly, so give it a try! Using a straw also helps because then your nose isn't right in the drink 😉

    Can I add sweetener?

    Absolutely, when I first started drinking this apple cider vinegar drink, I added ¼ cup of cran-raspberry juice to it. This helps mask the apple cider vinegar flavor even more. Eventually I found I enjoyed the flavor even more without the cran-raspberry juice.

    When should I drink this it?

    It is 100% up to you! I either drink mine in the early afternoon if I feel low after lunch, or I drink it in the evening when I'm watching TV. I find it helps curb late-night TV munchies.

    Can I drink it warm?

    I have also enjoyed this drink with warm water (instead of the soda water). Pour over a few slices of fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick for a cozy drink.


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    ☆ Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear how it turned out! Leave me a review and star rating in the comments below. Your reviews help so much!

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    5 from 3 votes

    Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Calories: 6kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 1
    This apple cider vinegar drink recipe is fizzy and refreshing, and an easy way to get the health benefits of apple cider vinegar into your diet.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar organic unfiltered 'with the mother'
    • 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice not from concentrate
    • 1 ½ cups soda water

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice and enjoy!

    Notes

    It is recommended that you use a straw to protect the enamel of your teeth.
    *when you are first getting used to this drink, you might enjoy it with ¼ cup of cran-raspberry juice (it is still under 50 calories for a drink!)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 36mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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