Apple Cider Vinegar PT 1
Let’s face it, some know the benefits of apple cider vinegar and some don’t. Today however we will discover some of the benefits and see how it all ties into weight-loss. This maybe the number one game changer and weight-loss success secret, but most importantly a bodybuilding secret.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Simply put Apples that are crushed, distilled and fermented produces the product we love, Apple Cider Vinegar. Fermentation? What’s that? Well its the process of adding yeast to basically apple juice which turns the sugar into alcohol. Then step 2 occurs where the formation of bacteria called acetobacter creates the beneficial acetic acid in Apple Cider Vinegar.
How is it effective for Weight-loss?
So in this post we will continue with the topic of weight-loss and in the next post will talk about the other benefits of Apple Cider. First let’s understand that it definitely can act as probiotic (label wise) as it will help your digestion overall. Apple cider vinegar when taken after meals will assist your stomach acid in breaking down food and extracting nutrients due to its ph and properties. This is ultimately how apple cider is effective for weightloss by assisting digestion.
On the other hand it’s also been shown to lower blood sugars. How does this play into weight loss? Well understand when you eat your insulin spikes to control glucose (carbs). Now when that occurs and glucose is in control your body goes into a mild ketosis.
How does apple cider assist you ask?
Well if you can lower blood sugar immediately after a meal, it will help insulin response and place you into a fat burning state(ketosis) quicker then if the body was to work on it all alone. Mix it during the day and after a meal and you’ll be fasting sooner. Remember as you sleep your fasting. Combine the 2 and you’ll have an effective a fat burning state while you sleep.
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