John Myers
Sour makes fun – and laughter is healthy! Drinking apple cider vinegar is considered a tart-tasting way to keep your body healthy. But what amount is healthy? And in what ratio should apple cider vinegar be drunk with water? Here you will get tips on how to get the most out of the liquid superfood!
Drink apple cider vinegar properly
Apple cider vinegar is healthy, no question about it. Some use it to lose weight, others against heartburn or for beautiful skin. Why you want to drink apple cider vinegar is very individual. But there are a few important rules for every goal:
- In order not to irritate the digestion, there should be a time interval of 15 minutes between the apple cider vinegar drink and the next meal.
- If you use apple cider vinegar for heartburn or reflux diseases, you should only drink it after eating.
- Wait at least 30 minutes after drinking before brushing your teeth—otherwise, the acid will attack tooth enamel.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 100ml, even while on a diet.
- Children should consume no more than half of the recommended daily dose and be sure to rinse their mouth out after drinking to protect their teeth.
Dilute & enjoy
If you can drink pure apple cider vinegar: hats off! The taste is very intense and hardly tolerable. It’s unhealthy for your teeth and digestive tract, so apple cider vinegar is diluted with water or tea. Properly diluted, apple cider vinegar is healthy, tasty, and well tolerated. The ideal amount is:
- 1-2 tablespoons in a 200-250ml glass of water
- If you want to lose weight, it is advisable to drink one glass 3-4 times a day
So you’ve managed a liter of your daily amount of water and also won an apple cider vinegar benefit! Experiment with how much you need to dilute the apple cider vinegar to keep it palatable. If you don’t like the taste but still want to drink apple cider vinegar, dilute apple cider vinegar with water and a teaspoon of honey.
Tip: If you want to include apple cider vinegar in your diet on a permanent basis, slowly increase consumption to the recommended amount. How to get your digestive tract used to the support!
Overdose side effects
Drinking apple cider vinegar is good for you in moderation, but not in bulk. If you made a mistake with the dosage or simply miscounted the glasses, then you don’t have to worry about your health, but there can be unpleasant side effects. Digestive problems like diarrhea and stomach pain are the most common signs that you’ve had too much apple cider vinegar. With some dry bread or rusks you bring your stomach back to rest.
Drinking too much apple cider vinegar over the long term not only damages the digestive tract, but also the teeth and the mineral balance in the body in particular.
