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6 Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks for Weight Loss, Better Digestion, and More

By Sarah Klein
June 19, 2018
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Sweet Green Banana

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With its combination of calcium, iron, and zinc all helping the body to absorb and utilize vitamins and minerals as needed for optimal metabolism, spinach is the healthy core of this apple cider vinegar drink.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

2 cups spinach leaves

1 medium banana, peeled

2 cups organic apple juice

1 cup ice

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  3. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 180 | Fat: 0.5 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 50 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Sugar: 37 g

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Bananas are low-energy-density food, meaning that they give you more food for fewer calories, because they have extra bulk from things like water and fiber. Packed with digestive-friendly fiber, this sweet addition can infuse your apple cider vinegar drinks with a tropical-island feel.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

2 medium bananas, peeled and frozen

1 cup chopped pineapple

1 cup ice

2 cups low-fat coconut milk

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  3. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 190 | Fat: 5 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 40 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Sugar: 22 g

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With plentiful vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C, and K, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, pears provide gut-friendly fiber that aids in digestion.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 medium pear, peeled and cored

1 cup raspberries

1 cup blackberries

2 cups purified water

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  3. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 100 | Fat: 1 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 4 mg | Fiber: 10 g | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Sugar: 13 g

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With no bitter taste and with plentiful health benefits, spinach can be added to almost any dish or drink without drastically altering the desired taste of the main ingredients.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 cup spinach leaves

2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored

1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1⁄4 tsp. ground cloves

1 Tbsp. honey

1 cup ice

2 cups purified water

  1. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  3. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 130 | Fat: 1 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 15 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Sugar: 22 g

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Sweet Red Lemony Lift

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With a lower glycemic index rating than both white and brown sugar, honey makes a sweet addition to apple cider vinegar drinks like this one without worry about blood sugar spikes. If you find that energy issues plague your day, try out this delicious and nutritious ACV drink for energy that lasts for hours.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

2 cups hulled strawberries

2 medium lemons, peeled and deseeded

1 Tbsp. honey

1 cup ice

2 cups purified water

  1. In a large blender, combine the vinegar, strawberries, lemons, honey, and ice.
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  3. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  4. Add the water gradually and continue blending until desired consistency is reached.

4. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 100 | Fat: 1 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Sugar: 17 g

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Blue Cantaloupe Chamomile
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Chamomile tea has been widely recommended to anyone hoping to reduce stress. Caffeine-free and packed with phytochemicals, chamomile tea has a calming effect on both body and mind. Light and crisp, it makes for the perfect pairing with apple cider vinegar.

Serves 2

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. honey

1 cup blueberries

1 cup chopped cantaloupe

1 cup ice

2 cups chamomile tea prepared with purified water, cooled

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large blender.
  2. Blend the ingredients on high until thoroughly combined and frothy.
  3. Consume immediately or store tightly sealed and unrefrigerated up to 4 hours.

Per serving

Calories: 100 | Fat: 0.5 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 15 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Sugar: 22 g

Excerpted from Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks for Health: 100 Teas, Seltzers, Smoothies, and Drinks to Help You Lose Weight, Improve Digestion, Increase Energy, Ease Colds, Relieve Stress, and Look Radiant by Britt Brandon Copyright © 2018 Adams Media, a division of Simon and Schuster. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. Photographs by James Stefiuk.

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