SCIENCE EPISODE

THE SCIENCE OF VINEGAR

Vinegar and glucose spikes

Adding vinegar to our diet is an excellent way to flatten our glucose curves to reduce cravings, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal issues and more. But how does it works?

The acetic acid in vinegar slows down the breakdown of starches into glucose, and it tells our muscles to soak up glucose as it arrives in our bloodstream. This is how it reduces the glucose spike from something we just ate.

How to do the vinegar hack

All you need to reduce your glucose spikes by up to 30% is:

  • One tablespoon of vinegar of your choice (except heavy balsamic vinegar)
  • A drink, a dressing, or a dish to add the vinegar to
  • To drink or eat the vinegar drink or dish at the beginning of your meal, just before everything else.