Natural Weight Loss: Latest Research Shows Vinegar May Enhance Fat-Burning.

Vinegar as a weight loss aid and how including it in your diet can go beyond salads…

Japanese researchers recently found that there may be something to all those ads touting the natural weight loss benefits of good old-fashioned vinegar. Through animal testing, they’ve discovered that acetic acid may affect how the liver metabolizes fats and thus aids in fat burning. This follows a seperate study done on humans, by Lund University, which found vinegar taken after a high GI food, namely white bread, not only reduced spikes in blood glucose, but also increased satiety–the feeling of fullness after a meal.

Details of the Japanese study regarding vinegar and fat loss, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry:

Researchers divided mice into three groups. One group was given a high dose, 1.5% solution. of acetic acid (vinegar); The second was given a low dose, 0.3% solution; The third was given no vinegar at all, just plain water instead. All groups were fed a high-fat diet.

Both vinegar-supplemented groups produced roughly 10% less body fat than the group not given vinegar. There was no significant difference between higher or lower doses of vinegar.

Researchers noted that acetic acid affected the expression of PPAR-alpha, a gene linked to fatty-acid oxidation and thermogenesis within the liver.

Researchers also indicated that they intend to conduct further studies to support this one and to see if vinegar also affects fat oxidation and thermogenesis in other organs, particularly skeletal muscle.

How Vinegar Can Help Dieters:

Obviously, this ought to encourage us to enjoy that low-calorie salad with a drizzle of vinaigrette dressing instead of ranch, but there are tons of other ways vinegar can be incorporated into a healthy diet…

• Simply eating a pickle after a low-calorie lunch can help curb appetite and help keep blood sugar levels from surging. One medium dill pickle is only about 15 calories, yet this can vary by brand, so read labels and also be aware of sodium content.
• Try drizzling raspberry red wine vinegar and a bit of tarragon over a fresh fruit salad.
• Sprinkle a little white wine vinegar over a baked potato, and top with a bit of salt and freshly ground black pepper. You can also experiment with herb-infused vinegars, or top with rosemary for more flavor. This is a lot less fattening than sour cream, and can help lower the high GI of that potato.
• Add 1 teaspoon of your favorite herb-infused vinegar or balsamic vinegar to soup, stew, or gravy to perk up flavor and get thermogenic, fat-burning benefits at the same time.

Homemade Orange Vinegar Recipe

Makes: 1 Quart
Prep: Easy

1 Quart White vinegar
1 Cup Sugar
Peel from 1 medium organic orange

In a large saucepot, place vinegar, sugar and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Transfer vinegar and orange peel to a 1-quart jar. Cover and let stand 4-6 hours, then remove peel. Add a few fresh sprigs of rosemary if desired, cover tightly and refrigerate. Mix with a little olive oil and fresh ground pepper for a citrusy salad dressing.

References:

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Published online ahead of print, ASAP Article, doi: 10.1021/jf900470c
“Acetic Acid Upregulates the Expression of Genes for Fatty Acid Oxidation Enzymes in Liver To Suppress Body Fat Accumulation”
Authors: T. Kondo, M. Kishi, T. Fushimi, T. Kaga
Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf900470c

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2005, vol. 59, no9, pp. 983-988 [6 page(s) (article)] (35 ref.)
“Vinegar supplementation lowers glucose and insulin responses and increases satiety after a bread meal in healthy subjects.”
Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Lund University
Link: http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=17084658

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