Although Healthy, Avoid 7 Wrong Ways To Eat Apple Cider Vinegar

Illustration of how to consume apple cider vinegar (Unsplash/Tawfiqu Barbhuiya)

YOGYAKARTA – Apple cider vinegar is beneficial for health, including helping to lose weight and improve heart health. However, the sour taste of this apple cider should not be consumed incorrectly. To be safe for health and not cause problems when consuming it regularly, pay attention to the following methods.

1. Drink undiluted

Experts recommend using a ratio of one part apple cider vinegar to ten parts water. This is mandatory because according to Matt Weik reported by Reader's Digest, the acidic nature of vinegar is at risk of irritating and causing damage to the esophagus and stomach.

2. Drink after eating

Every drink from natural ingredients has a way of working effectively when drunk on an empty stomach. Including apple cider vinegar which is more beneficial if you drink it before eating. Experts recommend taking a break of about 20 minutes to eat after you drink diluted apple cider vinegar.

3. Drink it directly at risk of damaging tooth enamel

Caitlin Hoff, a health and safety researcher, recommends using a straw when drinking apple cider vinegar. Even though it has been diluted, this healthy natural drink still tastes sour. It risks damaging tooth enamel if you drink it straight without a straw.

Illustration of how to consume apple cider vinegar (Unsplash/Tijana Drndarski)

4. Don't eat too much

Although healthy, there are procedures for drinking apple cider vinegar properly. Advised by Elizabeth Abel, a licensed nutritionist, drinking this drink in large quantities can cause problems. So, if you've just taken it, make sure you don't drink too much apple cider vinegar. If it causes stomach pain, reduce the amount so that it doesn't trigger pain, Abel advises. Drink in small doses is better, but do not exceed two tablespoons at a time.

5. Avoid drinking apple cider vinegar before bed

It's a good idea to drink apple cider vinegar before you eat. But avoid taking it before bed. This could potentially flow back into the esophagus, says Laura C. Stix, ND., a doctor of naturopathy and clinical hypnotherapy.

6. Stop consuming if you experience irritation

Apple cider vinegar helps improve your digestive health. But in the stomach with certain conditions, it can get worse if you eat it. For example if you have Helicobacter pylori, or the bacteria associated with ulcers. Apple cider vinegar can be irritating, according to Abel's directions. Well, if you are in doubt before consuming it, it's better to consult a doctor beforehand.

7. Never apply directly on the skin

If many of the recommendations you've found for using apple cider vinegar can cure acne and dandruff, it's probably true. But there is a proper way when applying it to the skin. According to health and fitness expert Caleb Backe, to get rid of black spots, treat infections, or use it as a toner, it must be diluted first. This way minimizes the risk of high acid badness when it transfers to the skin.