01/9Caution! Never do these 6 things while drinking apple cider vinegar
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As this wonder drink has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, plenty of people tout for its different benefits. Drinking apple cider vinegar aids weight loss, keeps blood sugar in check, boosts health and helps in improving acne and scars. Despite its numerous benefits, health experts warn us to practice caution. It should be had in the right way as consuming it otherwise can potentially harm your health. Read on to know the precautions that you must take while consuming apple cider vinegar.
02/9Consuming it in large doses
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Excess of anything is bad for our health and so is the case with apple cider vinegar. If you are new, do not start consuming too much of it. This will help you understand how your body is reacting to it. If you get an upset stomach or a burning sensation after, reduce the amount or dilute it more.
03/9Brushing your teeth right after
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Brushing your teeth right after consuming apple cider vinegar can wear away the tooth enamel. This can lead to cavities and tooth decay. Thus, make sure to wait for at least 30 minutes before you brush your teeth after consuming apple cider vinegar.
04/9Drinking it right after eating food
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DRINKING IT RIGHT AFTER EATING FOOD: You may think that drinking apple cider vinegar after food might aid weight loss. But this is not healthy at all, in fact it can delay your digestion process. Drinking apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach maximises health benefits and boosts ability to process food. If you want to drink it after food, wait for at least 20 minutes.
05/9Avoid inhaling it
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AVOID INHALING IT: Breathing it in can cause major harm to your lungs. You must avoid inhaling it as it could cause burning sensation in your lungs.
06/9Don’t forget to dilute it
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DON’T FORGET TO DILUTE IT: Drinking swigs of apple cider vinegar is harmful for your teeth. It must be noted that even the diluted apple cider vinegar in water is extremely acidic and taking swigs of it can damage tooth enamel.
07/9Drinking it too much?
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DRINKING IT TOO MUCH? As its numerous benefits are known, you might vouch for drinking a lot of apple cider vinegar. This can prove to be dangerous for your body. It can cause burning sensation and has various side effects. Start drinking it in small quantity. Do not go beyond two tablespoons a day and that too after diluting it.
08/9Drinking it right before bed
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DRINKING IT RIGHT BEFORE BED: Taking it before sleeping is definitely not a good idea. Health experts say that drinking apple cider vinegar right before bed can harm esophagus. You must keep a gap of 30 minutes, between drinking ACD and sleeping.
09/9Applying it directly on skin
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APPLYING IT DIRECTLY ON SKIN: Putting apple cider vinegar directly on your skin is also harmful due to its acidic nature. If you’re using it as a toner, to treat infections and remove blemishes, do not forget to dilute it as it will minimize its contact with skin. Disclaimer: This should not be considered as a substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details.
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