Arizona State University’s Carol S. Johnston Ph.D. and a group of scientist by chance staggered across the weight loss power of vinegar while conducting a study to decide whether vinegar would help lower cholesterol levels-it did not- but they did find out that study contributors lost generally half a pound a week, even without dieting. The contributors were merely downing 2 tablespoons of vinegar before lunch and dinner. Johnston believes vinegar helps weight loss for two main reasons. It blocks calories and carbohydrates, while controlling hunger.
There is proof that acetic acid in vinegar may decrease the movement of intestinal enzymes used for carbohydrate absorption, so less calories from the starches enter the system. Vinegar also represses feelings of hunger. The less the blood-sugar levels rise and fall, the less hungry we feel. Arizona State University tests have shown that a dose of vinegar before meals can decrease post-meal, blood-sugar spikes by a massive 36%-81%. This accounts for the appetite-suppressant effects of vinegar.
The finest vinegar to use to help weight loss is apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar tends to have more acetic acid. This ingredient makes vinegar so effective. However, any vinegar with 5% acetic acid should work just as healthy.
Scientists at a major university have exposed that vinegar encourages weight loss even in non-dieters. Even when eating patterns are not changed, taking two tablespoons of vinegar earlier than lunch and dinner has verified to help some persons lose on average ½ pound a week.