Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic Detox

Benefits (when used properly)

• Supports digestion

• May help reduce bloating

• Helps regulate blood sugar

• Gentle appetite control

(Best used as part of a healthy routine, not a miracle cure)

🕒 Time

• Ready in 2 minutes

🛒 Ingredients (Basic Tonic)

• 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar (with “the mother”)

• 1 cup warm or room-temperature water

• 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon (optional, but recommended)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Add warm water to a glass (not hot—heat kills enzymes).

2. Stir in apple cider vinegar.

3. Add honey and lemon juice if using.

4. Mix well and drink slowly.

⏰ When to Drink

• Morning (best): On an empty stomach

• Before meals: 10–15 minutes before eating

• Max: 1–2 times per day

🌿 Powerful Variations

🔥 Metabolism Boost

• 1 tbsp ACV

• 1 cup water

• Pinch of cinnamon

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

🌱 Digestive Tonic

• 1 tbsp ACV

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp grated ginger

🧘 Detox-Style (Gentle)

• 1 tbsp ACV

• 1 cup water

• Lemon juice + mint leaves

🍯 Sugar-Free Version

• Skip honey

• Add stevia or drink plain

⚠️ Important Safety Tips

• Always dilute ACV (never drink straight)

• Use a straw to protect tooth enamel

• Rinse mouth after drinking

• Start with 1 tsp if new to ACV

• Avoid if you have:

  • Stomach ulcers

  • Acid reflux (unless doctor-approved)

  • Kidney issues

❄️ Storage

• Drink fresh

• Do not store mixed tonic for long periods

🧮 Calories

• Without honey: ~3–5 calories

• With honey: ~20 calories