The Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse: Lose Weight, Improve Gut Health, Fight Cholesterol, and More with Nature's Miracle Cure

by Claire Georgiou

Overview

Apple cider vinegar has a cult following among health-conscious consumers. Not to be confused with distilled grocery-store apple cider vinegar, “ACV” is unfiltered, unprocessed fermented apple cider that is rich in bioactive components that give it potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-glycemic and many other beneficial properties. This enables ACV to help everything from diabetes to heart health to weight loss, sinus congestion, and warts.

THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CLEANSE will explain the myriad health benefits of ACV and will offer a 7-day cleanse to help readers jump-start their weight loss and journey to better health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250107336
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/21/2016
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,082,714
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Claire Georgiou is a naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist who has completed a Bachelor of Health Science (C.Med) and an Advanced Diploma of Nutrition, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. She has more than 13 years of clinical experience specializing in liver disease, autoimmune disease, thyroid conditions, diabetes, insulin resistance, digestive disorders, chronic infections, children’s health, fertility and pregnancy care. She writes health related articles, creates healthy recipes and is one of the nutritionists who runs the Guided Reboot programs on the enormously popular website Reboot with Joe, which has almost half a million Facebook fans and 122,000 Twitter followers.

Table of Contents

Introduction xii

Chapter 1 What Is Apple Cider Vinegar? The History of Vinegar 2

ACV Health Benefits and Uses 2

Healthy Blood Sugar Levels 2

Weight Loss 3

Cholesterol 4

Hypertension 5

Anti-Cancer Benefits 5

Arthritis 6

Detoxification Support 6

Gallbladder Health 6

Infections 6

Gut Microbiome 7

Improved Digestion 7

Bloating & Indigestion 7

Flatulence 8

Reflux 8

Constipation 9

Diarrhea 9

Ulcers 9

Candida Infections 9

Morning Sickness 10

Hiccups 10

Inflammation 10

Allergies 10

Sinus Infections 10

Anti-Aging 11

Urinary Tract Infections 11

Using Apple Cider Vinegar Topically 11

Sore Throat 11

Bruises 11

Bad Breath 11

Foot Oder 11

Toenail Fungal Infections 12

Age or Sun Spots 12

Sunburn 12

Skin Problems 12

Itchy Skin 13

Facial Mask 13

Stings 13

Warts 13

Varicose Veins 13

Snoring 13

Natural Deodorant 14

Healthy Shiny Heir 14

Teeth Whitening 14

Apple Cider Vinegar Household Uses 14

Natural Food Preservative 14

Fruit and Vegetable Wash 14

Unclogging Drains 16

Wood Polish 16

Surface Antiseptic 16

Pet Care 17

Weed Killer 17

Washing Clothes 17

Detox and Relax Bath Soak 17

Chapter 2 What Is the ACV Cleanse?

What Are the Benefits of a Cleanse? 18

Why Cleanse? 20

What Happens During Detoxification? 22

More on Liver Health 23

Calorie Restriction and the Associated Health Benefits 27

Health Benefits of the 7-Day ACV Cleanse 28

Preparing for Your 7-Day ACV Cleanse 29

Guidelines for the 7-Day ACV Cleanse 32

Caffeine During the Cleanse 34

Weaning Yourself Off Caffeine Pre-Cleanse 35

Eating More Mindfully During the Cleanse and Beyond 36

Tips for Success on the 7-Day Cleanse 37

How to Incorporate ACV into the Plan and Your Diet 38

Why Juices for Some Meals? 38

Points of Concern for Some People When It Comes to Juicing 38

Chapter 3 The 7-Day ACV Cleanse Plan

Your 7-Day Schedule 40

Shopping List for the Entire 7 Days 42

The 7-Day ACV Cleanse Recipes 43

ACV Drinks 44

Horning Drink 44

Green Tea with ACV 47

Sparkling ACV Water 48

Metabolic ACV Drink 51

ACV Juices 53

Grapefruit Cleanser Juice 53

Green Cleanse Juice 54

Energizing Red Juke 57

Spiced Carrot Cake Juice 58

Slim Grin Juice 61

Ginger Citrus Juice 62

Spicy Tomato Juice 65

Smoothies 67

Antioxidant Beet Blend 67

Berry Green Blend 68

Golden Pine Lime Blend 71

Snacks and Sides 72

Vegetable Munch 72

Spiced Fries 73

Roasted Broccoli 74

Green Bean Chips 75

Soups 77

Cauliflower Soup 77

Cooling Cucumber Gazpacho 78

Cream of Greens Soup 81

Salads and Dressings 82

Rainbow Salad 82

Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Vinaigrette Dressing 83

Arugula and Fennel Salad 84

Goddess Dressing 86

Caprese Salad 87

Alternative Recipes 88

Tangy Red Juice 89

Apple Pie Smoothie 90

Roasted Cauliflower 91

Baked Mushrooms 92

Roasted Beet Soup 93

Substitutions 94

Chapter 4 Sticking to Your ACV Cleanse

Questions and Considerations for the 7-Day ACV Cleanse 96

Factors That Stimulate and Support a Healthy Metabolism 101

Herbal Tea to Support Your ACV Cleanse and Your Health 102

Food Addictions 103

The Importance of Emotional Health 104

Detox Symptoms from the ACV Cleanse 105

Solutions That Work and Troubleshooting Tips! 109

More on Digestive Upsets and Solutions 110

Diarrhea 110

Constipation 110

Discomfort or Nausea 112

Flatulence 113

Reflux 113

How to Commit to the 7-Day Cleanse WITHOUT Losing Weight 113

The Importance of Hydration 114

How Water Helps Weight Less 115

Jazz Up Your Water with These Flat Belly Tips! 115

Chapter 5 Life Post-Cleanse

How to Transition Back into a Healthy Eating Plan Post-Cleanse 116

Guidelines for the Post-Cleanse Period 118

Healthy Eating Over the Long Term 118

It's All About Habits 119

Top 25 Tricks for Improved Weight Loss 121

Resistant Starch 124

Body Mass Index (BMI) 124

Weight Loss Maintenance 125

How to Incorporate ACV into Meals and Recipes 127

The Benefits of Healthful Probiotic Foods and Beverages 128

Sleep to Lose 130

Benefits of Exercise for Weight Loss and Health 131

Macronutrients for Good Health and Weight Control 134

Protein 134

Sugar and Carbohydrates 138

Blood Sugar 138

Not All Calories Are Created Equal 139

Vegetable and Fruit Considerations-What to Eat More of, and Less of, for Weight Loss 139

Basic Portion Sizes for Weight Control 140

What's the Fat on Fat? 142

Gluten 145

More on Legumes 147

About the Author 149

References 150

Index 156