I have always wanted to add Apple Cider Vinegar to my diet but have struggled to turn it into a regular habit. My good intentions usually only lasted a few days but then it would be months before I would try again. Years later, what I realized was that I just didn’t like it.
My dad swore by ACV and regularly attributed his good blood pressure readings and calm stomach to his daily intake of ACV. He is in his 80’s now so it certainly doesn’t seem to have had any bad effects on his health. He would just add it to his water and drink it down in an impressive, no hesitation, manner.
Every time I tried to drink ACV, it was definitely not impressive. I basically went from the shot glass swallows followed by chugging water as quickly as I could. Or sometimes instead, I would add a tablespoon or two to a tall glass of water and sip it down in a slower type fashion. I had hopes it would grow on me like all the die hard users said it would but it just wasn’t happening for me.
And then one day, almost by accident, cause I wasn’t really looking for it, I heard a lady explain how she makes ACV on Youtube. This was a defining moment for me. Cause ever since, I can actually say I really enjoy drinking it now and because of this recipe, I have been enjoying it everyday for several months.
Here’s how I make it, simple and easy. The ingredients I use are all near the stove on a shelf so it only takes a minute or less to put it together. You can change it up any way you like to suite your taste.
My ACV Ingredients List:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Cinnamon Powder
Ginger Powder
Nutmeg Powder
Cayenne Powder
Black Pepper
Pink Sea Salt
Stevia Extract Powder
Since I have my spices all in shaker bottles, it makes putting it together a snap. Use a large glass cup big enough to hold a regular size water bottle. Start by adding 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, then shake the following into the cup. 3 shakes cinnamon, 2 shakes ginger, 2 shakes cayenne pepper, 1 shake nutmeg, 1 shake sea salt, 1 shake black pepper.
Once the spices are in, pour a full bottle of water in and give it a stir. I then dip the spoon into a small jar of stevia about half way. The stevia will stick to the spoon just enough to sweeten it up without being too much.. Tap a little off if needed. You can adjust this to your own taste and should get a good feel after you have done it for a few days. After that you will just know when its right. Give it a good stir and drink it with a straw.
Note: When I say shake, I mean that I hold the spice bottle opened over the glass and give it a downward shake with my hand just like when you add salt to your meal.
So there you have it…my afternoon version of Lemonade. I can now say I honestly love my ACV Recipe and hope you do too!
