Vinegar can control blood sugar

Carol Johnston, PhD, directs Arizona State University’s nutrition program and has been studying apple cider vinegar for more than 10 years.

She believes its effects on blood sugar are similar to certain medications.

‘Apple cider vinegar’s anti-glycemic effect is very well documented,’ Johnston says.

Johnston explains that the vinegar blocks some of the digestion of starch, ‘It doesn’t block the starch 100%, but it definitely prevents at least some of that starch from being digested and raising your blood sugar.’

Don’t drink it straight – it is so acidic that it could harm your tooth enamel and your esophagus.

Don’t use a lot. ‘Dilute 1 to 2 tablespoons in a big glass of water, and sip it along with your meals one or two times a day,’ Johnston says.

Do not stop other medicines that you are taking for diabetes and let you doctor know that you are taking vinegar regularly.