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4 Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks Doctors Swear By To Get A Flat Stomach Fast

November 6, 2017 by Lisa Cupido
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Want flatter abs and more ab muscle definition? The key to a stronger core always resides in a cleaner, healthier diet with less sugar and more time spent sweating and strengthening with cardio and ab exercises. But a good hack or two never hurt — and these four apple cider vinegar hacks for a flat tummy are easy to whip up and effective.

 

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Use It As A Dressing

If you've tried drinking apple cider vinegar and just can't handle the bitter, strong taste, a great way to incorporate its benefits into your diet is by using it to create a salad dressing or marinade. You can substitute it for mayonaise or any other dressing that has a high fat content and you'll instantly slash calories and sugar from your meal. Apple cider vinegar even works as a marinade for meat. 

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Keep It Simple With ACV And Water

Searching for an apple cider vinegar hack that will reduce stomach bloat without all of the bells and whistles? Get into the habit of mixing one teaspoon of ACV into a large glass of water and drinking it every morning. The apple cider vinegar has actually been shown to block carb absorption. 

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Apple Cider Detox Drink With 5 Ingredients

There's no reason you have to hold your nose and struggle to swallow an apple cider drink. This amazing detox drink contains common ingredients you'll find in your pantry or fridge — all of which contribute to better digestion and a metabolism boost. Add two tablespoons of ACV and lemon juice to a glass of water. Top it off with one tablespoon of organic, raw honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir well and enjoy. 

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Create The Ultimate ACV Appetite Suppressant

Hot peppers are one of the best foods you can eat to speed your metabolism and suppress your appetite. Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and you'll kickstart your metabolism in a major way, making it easier to digest foods throughout the day and burn more fat. 

 

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Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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Woman experiencing discomfort from joint pain.
Shutterstock image related to beauty and skincare.
Popular coffee and fast food brands displayed together.
Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter arrangement.
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