Best Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks to Keep Your Gut and Immune System Humming – CNET [CNET]

February 27, 2024 David Watsky technology

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Apple cider vinegar drinks deliver all the benefits of ACV without the harsh taste.

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Apple cider vinegar is a true darling of the wellness community, especially during cold and flu season since it’s thought to kill germs. The pungent fermented apple juice is known to have loads of other health benefits, too, from managing blood sugar to improving digestive health and even aiding in weight loss.

Those who subscribe to the cult of ACV maintain that a shot every morning will resolve and prevent a host of ailments, but apple cider vinegar is, well, vinegar, and can be harsh to drink straight, even when it’s cut with water or chased with juice.

If you seek the potential benefits of apple cider vinegar without having to down a sour shot every morning, there’s a growing lineup of tasty apple cider vinegar drinks to ease you into an ACV lifestyle. These vinegar-based beverages are often mixed with fresh ffruit juice, honey and ginger (also thought to have health benefits) and are meant to be enjoyed, not endured.

I tried six of them including an ACV sparkling water, some fruit juice blends and a few premade shots. Below you’ll find the best sippers and shooters to get your daily fix of apple cider vinegar that won’t strip the enamel from your teeth or turn your stomach inside out.