Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice Recipe for Better Health

You are going to love this apple cider vinegar and lemon juice recipe. It is quick and easy to make and has so many potential health benefits including being great for healthy digestion and gut health, lowering blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, and can even help with weight loss. It's the perfect drink to have in the morning or before bed.

Have you heard about the many amazing health benefits of apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV, contains probiotics (healthy bacteria) as well as a variety of active flavonoids, including gallic acid, catechin, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid.

Apple cider vinegar is a natural remedy that has been shown to have numerous health benefits including helping lower cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels, having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and helping to lower blood pressure.

Apple cider vinegar has has also been shown in a small study to help with weight loss, to reduce body weight, and body fat loss in those who are overweight compared to the people in the control group. In other words, it really might be a weight loss drink!

It is also felt that apple cider vinegar can help with digestion and gut health. Apple cider vinegar may help raise the levels of stomach acid, which is felt to aid in digestion and help with issues such as acid reflux, bloating and indigestion. It also has antimicrobial properties, which could influence the bacteria in the intestinal tract. However, to date, no studies have been done examining these specific health claims.

However, the taste of apple cider vinegar can be a bit harsh and bitter and apple cider vinegar and other acidic foods like lime juice and orange juice can have side effects and erode the enamel of your teeth if you drink it straight, so you are better off mixing it with other ingredients to not only improve the taste, but also make it less harsh on your teeth and easier to swallow. That is why is created this delicious ACV drink recipe!

Table of Contents

• Why you will love this recipe:
• Taste and texture:
• Key ingredients and substitutions:
• How to make this recipe:
• Tips:
• Recipe variations:
• How to serve:
• How to store:
• Nutrition info:
• Frequently asked questions:
• Other recipes you will love:
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• References:

Why you will love this recipe:

• This apple cider vinegar drink recipe is full of healthy ingredients, good bacteria, and is high in vitamin C and could help improve your blood sugar levels, help with weight management, and lipid profile.
• This simple drink is so quick and easy to make and is made using pantry staple ingredients including lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and honey.
• This apple cider vinegar and lemon water drink is ready in just a few minutes!
• You don't need a blender to make this drink.
• This is such a refreshing drink that is the perfect way to start your day, but is also great to serve in the spring or summer to help quench your thirst.
• This recipe is refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free and can easily be made vegan.

Taste and texture:

This vinegar drink is slightly sweet, a little lemony, and a little tart. It has the perfect citrusy flavor. It has a nice smooth texture and is so light and refreshing.

Key ingredients and substitutions:

For the full ingredient list and amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the end of this post.

• Apple cider vinegar - You will only need one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to make this drink. I recommend using raw, organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar with mother (it will have the most natural probiotics) for making this mixture of apple cider vinegar. I personally love using Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, which is raw, unfiltered acv, but any brand of apple cider vinegar that you like will work.
• Fresh lemon juice - lemon juice helps neutralize the tartness of the apple cider vinegar. It also helps add vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals to this drink. I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice from fresh lemons to make this drink.
• Honey - honey adds a bit of natural sweetness and natural sugar to help contrast the tartness and sour taste of the vinegar and lemon juice and keep it refined sugar free. I recommend using raw, unpasteurized local honey if possible. You could also use Manuka honey, maple syrup or date syrup instead.

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

The first step in making this drink is to add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, raw honey, and water to a large glass or mason jar. 

Step two:

Then whisk the ingredients together or cover the jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine the ingredients. Then enjoy!

Tips:

• To help protect your tooth enamel from the acid in this lemon juice drink, drink this apple cider vinegar detox drink with a straw - I recommend using a reusable stainless steel straw to help cut down on plastic waste.
• Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are serving a crowd or want leftovers to help with your weekly healthy diet meal prep.

Recipe variations:

• Instead of honey you can sweeten this drink with maple syrup or date syrup.
• To make it lower in sugar decrease the honey to half a teaspoon or make it with no honey at all to make it with no sugar.
• To make this apple cider vinegar lemon drink vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
• To turn this into apple cider vinegar lemonade, add a full tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to make it sweeter.
• To give this drink even more anti-inflammatory properties, add a bit of ginger or turmeric.
• If you want to add a little heat or spice, add a bit of cayenne pepper to your drink.
• If you prefer to take this drink as a shot, decrease the amount of water to 3 tablespoons.
• Instead of cold water you could use warm water to make this drink if you prefer.

How to serve:

Most people recommend having apple cider vinegar and lemon juice first thing in the morning or before bed, but you can drink it any time that you like including before or after meals, on an empty stomach, or a full stomach. There hasn't been a study done to show the best time of day or best way to have this drink. I personally drink it in the morning as part of my daily routine. 

This drink is best served cold right after you make it. You could add some ice cubes if you prefer to sip on it and drink it slowly. It's just a good idea to drink it with a straw to protect your teeth. 

How to store:

This recipe is best served right away, but can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition info:

This drink is healthy, low sugar, paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan and refined sugar free. It would not be considered keto unless you decrease or omit the honey or maple syrup.

Frequently asked questions:

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References:

1. The effect of apple cider vinegar on lipid profiles and glycemic parameters: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
2. Vinegar intake reduces body weight, body fat mass, and serum triglyceride levels in obese Japanese subjects.
3. Beneficial effects of Apple Cider Vinegar on weight management, Visceral Adiposity Index and lipid profile in overweight or obese subjects receiving restricted calorie diet: A randomized clinical trial