apple cider vinegar, apple cider vinegar shots, carbs, nutritional pairing, gut health

<p>Fitness experts <a href=/articles/2015/04/apple-cider>recommend athletes drink apple cider vinegar</a> since it's said to feed healthy gut bacteria, <a href=/articles/2018/04/good-digestion>help balance digestion</a>, and improve satiety so you feel more satisfied in between meals.<br><br>But sipping the drink with the right foods can further your benefits. Research shows apple cider vinegar can help prevent blood sugar spikes when paired with a meal that contains starches, such as a <a href=/articles/2018/01/cinnamon-almond-butter-sweet-potato>loaded sweet potato</a> or <a href=/articles/2018/01/quinoa-avocado-bowl>quinoa bowl</a>. Aim for three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per day either in shot form or stirred into sparkling water.<p>Another way to use apple cider vinegar is as an energy drink. Known as <a href=/articles/2016/03/the-power-of-the-switchel>switchel</a>, this beverage contains a spicy-sweet-tangy mix of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and ginger.