You'll get over the taste of ACV

by Anonymous
(Florida, USA)

French translation

I have to say, mixing it with water didn't work for me. I have been pouring 2 teaspoons in a shot glass and downing that and chasing it with a sweeter punch or juice.

Mixing it in water just makes the bad taste last longer, I'd rather get it over with.

I just started 4 days ago but I have noticed an increase of energy and I'm almost used to the taste.

I have not been going to the gym the last week due to car trouble but I'm going today and am sure that combined with the ACV, I will see results.

My skin is also looking really good which I didn't expect, but apparently is an effect of the ACV. I have also noticed my allergies have cleared up(I'm in Florida where it's a year round battle) and apparently it helps during cold and flu season, so I'll see how that goes this winter.

Anyway, I think it's worth a try, and even if I don't lose weight, the health benefits are worth sticking to it.

I suggest Bragg's brand, it has the "mother".

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Sep 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gag me!
by: Kathy

The reason I’m taking this horrible disgusting drink is for acid reflux.

I had my hopes up I have to admit but man, I think road kill would taste better!

This being only my second day I’m already making adjustments. Yesterday I used just water and I nearly threw up!

But I don’t want to give up so today I used ocean spray cran grape juice 50% followed (fast) by a glass of water. I used a straw and blocked my nose because the smell alone can make you nauseous! Ewww! I’m thinking- how can I do this every day! It reminds me when I gagged drinking a bowel prep!

I will have to force myself and hopefully get used to this gross drink!
Jun 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gag!
by: Anonymous

Here is my way of getting this stuff down.

I line up 3 things in a nice straight row: a glass with 1/2 cup cold water in it, a separate glass with 16 oz cold water, and one unwrapped stick of peppermint gum (unwrap it so you can get it in your mouth faster).

I add my 2 tbsp of ACV to the first cup, down it, chugg on the second cup of cold water, and throw in the stick of gum (all while holding my breath to block the taste).

Though I am learning to hold my breath for a long time, I still do an abbreviated dance afterwards while gritting my teeth and shaking my head.

For the benefits I have experienced, it is worth the noxious ritual.

I have craved sugar since my mom gave me sugar water as a baby. It is gone - completely! Feel better, look better, lost 40 lbs so far.

Gag your way to success!
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pretty simple
by: Anonymous

If you drink it through a straw it's actually tolerable because it's not really touching the taste buds on your tongue.

Also ACV contains acids as well as the lemon some people mix it with so you're basically ruining your teeth so that's another benefit in using a straw to drink it.
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finally, I can drink it
by: Anonymous

I tried 2 tsp of ACV with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and honesty couldn't taste the ACV at all. Try it.
Aug 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tried everything
by: Anonymous

I have tried every single suggestion for drinking ACV. Literally every trick and recipe I've seen. Nothing makes it palatable. I can't gag down one teaspoon in a whole glass of juice let alone two tablespoons. Maybe there are health benefits but as far as I can tell - you lose weight from barfing after drinking the crap. Now I can barely stand to eat salad because the smell of vinegar in the dressing turns my stomach. I give up. There are no health benefits that are worth drinking that disgusting stuff.
Aug 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		ACV with Warm Water
by: Anonymous

ACV has been wonderful for me. I take two teaspoons everyday with warm water. The warm water distracts me from the taste and it's not as bad to drink.
May 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		No it doesn't get better
by: Anonymous

Vinegar is vinegar. Period. Acv is milder but it still burns going down. Straight and it'll take your breath away.

I'm all about external acv packs, foot soaks but drinking it is just plain torture.
May 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Type of acv
by: Joanna

It can be any brand as long as it's "with mother" it will say it on the bottle... It looks cloudy..
Apr 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Improving" ACV taste
by: Bill A.

Try holding your nose while drinking. This makes it much more palatable for me.
Apr 05, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		baking soda
by: Anonymous

If you add baking soda it will help mask the taste.
Mar 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		weight loss
by: Lisa

I started back up on ACV and smoothies every day since the second week of Jan.

After a 2 or 3 year hiatus of laziness I gained weight and began a battle of body pain/inflammation. It didn't dawn on me until the start of this year that my body pain and weight gain was my body saying, "what we are doin', just aint' workin' girl."

I cut down on my daily dose foods that are processed, eggs and egg whites which I thought was good but can cause inflammation in some. A shot of ACV and a rather large mason jar smoothie. I make sure to add chia seeds, nut butters for protein fruits, vegetables, almond milk.

I have one smoothie a day, it's a lot and its very filling, a light lunch of fruit, veg or chicken and dinner is healthy but I can splurge a little on good bread, starches or an occasional nice pizza.

I'm not starving the minute I wake up anymore, body pain is nearly gone, I've lost 20 lbs so far and my mood swings and depression is fading away.

It works and its NOT more expensive. My husband and I have been eating this way since the start of January and have actually saved money on groceries as well.
Feb 23, 2017
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starstarstarstar 		trial and error
by: Anonymous

I've read on a couple of health blogs and studies that ACV is not effective unless you're consuming 2 tbs at a time; which is crazy considering the cost of it, the awful taste, and debatable health benefits. I'm not sure what the global prices are for it, but in Canada it's $5.99 for the smaller bottle of Bragg's.

I myself am not big on the whole "clean eating" and "exercise" thing, although I have tried both out before. It only works if you steer clear of anything that isn't a vegetable basically. Working out alone only takes you so far. Keeping motivated and attaining a schedule has been the hardest thing no matter what I've tried, which is why both of these ways have not worked for me ever.

So, I thought I'd give ACV a try. Unfortunately, as everyone has previously pointed out, ACV tastes disgusting. When explaining it to friends, I usually say something along the lines of, "it tastes like Satan himself peed in a bottle and put it on a grocery store shelf just for fun". I wanted to throw up as soon as I opened the bottle.

I have tried so many ways of taking it to avoid the harsh taste and smell. I've tried mixing it with water, green tea, fruit smoothies; you name it. NONE have worked. Currently I'm freezing some AVC/juice ice cubes and plan to eat them tomorrow (although I'm not sure if chewing ACV will be worse than drinking it, but I guess I'll find out).

So far, the only way to minimize the flavor was to get out a shot glass, measure in 1 tbs of ACV (I'm working my way up to 2 tbs) and adding in the remaining volume of a strong juice like pomegranate. This alone barely masks the flavor, so I prepare a glass of cold water and a peeled clementine for after the shot. The clementine's dominant citrus flavor immediately neutralizes the ACV which is great.

However, I would only recommend this way to people who can handle tequila and vodka shots, etc.

Also, I'm planning to buy cranberry, grape, or another type of bitter juice (that I otherwise would never drink) to distract ACV's bad flavor with a lesser bad flavor. Pomegranate is too expensive in my opinion.

Hope this is of help to someone!
Feb 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		ACV
by: Barbara Willis

I read somewhere on facebook that if you cook a big dish of brussel sprouts and add 1/4 cup of cut up pecans it is easy to get down.

It just so happens that I like brussel sprouts so I tried it.

The first half of about 1 1/2 cups of sprouts and pecans with 1 1/2 teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar were pretty good by the last several sprouts it was pretty bad.

I didn't like the vinegar mixed with water either. I need to try something else.

I do feel a little less fat after 3 days of it though. I will keep trying.
Dec 28, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		ACV.
by: ShutupMeg

I was reading ACV is good for gallstone flair ups so I've been trying; pairing it with my favourite favourite apple juice. Yet this taste is horrible and is overbearing the apple juice.

My suggestion is to start with small amounts and gradually up the dose of acv, I 1/2 tbsp was too much I think.

Oh and if your wondering about the best type of ACV, I use the organic, with mother included for cooking and everything..fantastic.
Jun 24, 2015
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eat it with greens
by: Anonymous

Add fresh ground basil, oregano, garlic, onion, sea salt ( or whatever your favorites are) and a teaspoon of olive oil.

Put it over dark leafy greens and it's much easier to tolerate.
Jan 31, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		The taste of ACV
by: Anonymous

When I saw the comment about ACV enhancing the taste of OJ, that lit up an idea in my mind. That was to just put a couple of drops in a little bit of the OJ and then eventually, God willing, build up to the full 2 tablespoons!!

I have had the same trouble with wheatgrass - the TASTE - I absolutely gag when I drink it!

If I can build up a taste tolerance for ACV, I might be able to do the same with wheatgrass - they are both so beneficial to our health!
Nov 06, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drinking ACV that tastes good
by: Anonymous

Have you guys heard of ACV On the Run yet?
Google it, they made a lightly carbonated all natural fruit flavored beverage with your daily dose of Organic Apple Cider vinegar with the Mother. Its awesome!
Sep 22, 2010
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starstarstar 		Beginning... Hope to lose 50 pounds gradually
by: Anonymous

Just started this ACV thing two days ago... I hope it begins to work!
I need to lose 50 pounds after gaining them in only 4 years!
Jul 01, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another way of "drinking" ACV
by: Miriam

Like many of you I cannot stand even the smell of Vinegar, and diluted in water or straight up shot did not work either.

I did vomit more than once. So, I had to get creative. I warm up the ACV and mix it with no flavor gelatin, put it in ice cube trays (about 1 tablespoon per ice cube cubby) and then in the refrigerator. I even cover the tray with sticky wrap, so I won smell it at all.

Then I use the gelatin cubes, I drink water, put a touch of honey in my mouth, swallow the cubes and follow with a touch of honey and tons of water.

No more issues and I get to do this amazing diet.
Apr 10, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shots work for me
by: Anonymous

I tried it in water the first time and the taste just was too much so now I have the shot glass and chase it down with water (probably not eight ounces but a big drink). It works so much better and the "fumes" are the only thing that bug me. Other than having it after drinking on a milkshake but that was my bad.
Sep 08, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		really, you do get over the taste
by: Aunt Jemima!

I mix mine with flavored green tea and don't taste it at all. Now, granted, it's only been 2 days since I started, but I feel more energy, so I can work out more, and I actually feel slimmer already!

I just use the Meijer brand 5% ACV and it's fine.


And I'm just a random person who had no idea this site even existed--honest! I have nothing to do with the site at all and I'm not paid or anything.
May 10, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just wondering
by: Anonymous

Does it matter what brand of acv we use?
Because I have a "Food 4 Less" brand and it has 5% acid.
I keep hearing about the Braggs brand.
I was just curious if I should switch.
May 04, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Down 8oz's of Water right after you take ACV then BRUSH your Teeth
by: Jessica

I could not tolerate the taste in warm water per what my doctor told me to do for weight loss.
So after 2 days of doing that and vomiting once from it (YES I did), I downed the ACV fast like a shot and quickly grabbed a huge cold cup full of water drink then swished it around my mouth and teeth then swallowed drank the rest. Waited a few minutes then brushed my teeth!

NO Heartburn either. Also if you take it in the morning on an empty tummy it is more effective.

Try hard to drink plenty of water too. I use crystal light if I can't make myself drink enough (water) during the day.

Good luck to ALL of us! :)
Mar 10, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drink with a straw
by: Anonymous

The best way to avoid teeth problems is to drink it with a straw. If you can't get one... down it fast, but rinse immediately with water.
Mar 06, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Juice
by: Pamela

I just started ACV and I mix it with a shot of OJ. It actually adds to the taste of the juice. I am finding that I am craving it now. I haven't seen results in fat loss yet, but after a week my dry eyes are gone. I have had dry eyes that felt like sand was in them for about 2 years now. It is gone now...I can only attribute it to ACV..
Feb 06, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		ACV Taste
by: Anonymous

Mix your apple cider vinegar in 100% fruit juice. I can't stand the taste of vinegar but this is a delicious way to drink it. Rinse your mouth out with water after taking AVC and to protect your teeth enamel.

Kelly
Dec 03, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Agree
by: Donica

Man the taste is beyond me too. I always rather take it fast, but they say the ACID will harm your teeth.

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