Everybody talks about it and everybody seems to love it. We’re talking, of course, about apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar was used as a natural remedy for health problems for a very long period of time. It seems that we’re becoming more aware of those benefits these days, which is why apple cider vinegar’s coming back into trend today.

It’s safe to say that apple cider vinegar has garnered superfood status, and fans of the vinegar say that it can cure nearly everything that ails you. But let’s not forget about turmeric! For a single ingredient, turmeric spice manages to pack a major health punch.

For this reason, when paired together in a drink, these two make the perfect combination. Ready to learn about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and turmeric drink?

Let’s get started!

1. Weight Loss One way Apple cider vinegar and turmeric is weight loss friendly is the drink has very few calories. Yet you may also have heard that some people take a shot or tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to stimulate fat burning.

2. Reduces High Cholesterol Recent research showed that obese rats who took apple cider vinegar daily saw a reduction in total cholesterol, LDL “bad” cholesterol, and triglyceride levels due to its antioxidant benefits. It’s early days for this study, but the results so far are promising!

3. Helps With Type 2 Diabetes One plus about apple cider vinegar and turmeric is that it’s been shown to possibly help people with type 2 diabetes. One past study highlighted Apple cider vinegar in particular as being great for diabetes, showing that taking 2 teaspoons of vinegar with a meal containing complex carbs reduced a spike in blood sugar after the meal by 20 percent compared with a placebo.

4. Prevents Acid Reflux It seems counterintuitive that taking apple cider vinegar could decrease acid production, but that’s actually the reason why it’s is suspected to be useful in addressing acid reflux and heartburn. It’s thought that drinking apple cider vinegar and turmeric helps balance your stomach pH by neutralizing stomach acid.

5. Reduces Inflammation Some people suggest taking apple cider vinegar and turmeric as a treatment to manage symptoms in inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. One explanation is that the vinegar may reduce inflammation and lessen symptoms. The curcumin in turmeric also has proven, strong anti-inflammatory properties that block the action of inflammatory molecules in the body. Studies show positive effects of curcumin on people suffering from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, amongst others.

6. Stress Relief For people with diseases like hepatitis C and mental health conditions, there’s speculation about whether apple cider vinegar in particular can aid in stress management, likely by reducing inflammation, and help manage the conditions. For hepatitis C, it’s thought that apple cider vinegar can aid in liver detoxification to improve overall liver health.

7. Powerful Antioxidant The curcumin in turmeric has been shown to effectively fight off free radicals, which are chemically active molecules that cause damage to the body’s cells. Free radical damage, along with inflammation, may result in cardiovascular disease, so curcumin can play a part in preventing and managing heart disease. Apple cider vinegar has also been found to have antioxidant effects, so drinking the two together will have the best effects.

8. Will Keep Your Brain Healthy There is growing evidence that curcumin in turmeric can cross the blood-brain barrier and may help to protect against Alzheimer’s disease. It works to reduce inflammation as well as the build-up of protein plaques in the brain that are common in Alzheimer’s disease sufferers. Paired with apple cider vinegar’s ability to relieve stress, drinking Apple cider vinegar and turmeric may help to keep your brain on form.

Making an apple cider vinegar turmeric drink couldn’t be easier, and you only need a drinking glass and a spoon for the job. You’ll need the following ingredients:

1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar,

1 tablespoon of lemon juice, freshly squeezed, a quarter teaspoon of turmeric,

1 cup of hot or warm water,

half a tablespoon of pure maple syrup or honey to sweeten the taste,

and a pinch of cayenne pepper powder.

All you need to do now is combine the ingredients in a drinking glass, stirring with a spoon to mix everything together.

Drink the concoction immediately. We can’t promise that apple cider vinegar turmeric drink is the most delicious tasting beverage in the world, but the honey adds a nice bit of sweetness and prevents the bitterness of the vinegar and spices from taking over the flavour. Get into the habit of starting your mornings right with this guaranteed pick-me-up and you’ll reap all the benefits day-by-day!