- Apple cider vinegar is the by-product of fermented apples. Bacteria and yeast break down the sugars from the apples which turn it into alcohol. Then after a period of time, it turns into vinegar. This is the fermentation stage. One of the ways it helps you lose weight is by suppressing the appetite. It has a substance in it called pectin - this is a fiber. When apple cider vinegar is consumed before a meal with water, it makes you feel a little bit fuller causing you to eat less calories.
- Your body's metabolism determines how many calories you burn for all of your daily activities. The higher your metabolism, the more calories you will burn. Apple cider vinegar has a substance called acetic acid which helps release iron in foods. Iron carries hemoglobin which adheres to oxygen. This high utilization of oxygen leads to a high expenditure of energy which in turn raises metabolism.
- When your body is at rest, the body releases growth hormones to keep you energized. The building block of growth hormones is protein. Apple cider vinegar is instrumental in breaking down protein in the body. This higher breakdown of protein leads to elevated growth hormone release. This then contributes to a higher metabolism.
- Sodium is a major contributor to water retention in the body. This increased water causes high blood pressure and weight gain. Apple cider vinegar has a good amount of potassium in it which helps flush excess sodium form the body. Less sodium means less water, and less water leads to less weight.
