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Apple Cider Vinegar and Cinnamon Drink for Insulin Resistance

August 25, 2021 by Amber

This warm apple cider vinegar and cinnamon drink is a simple liver detox drink that supports healthy blood sugar balance and overall metabolic health. Apple cider vinegar is warmed with lemon juice and cinnamon to create a comforting drink that can be enjoyed any time of day.

A few drops of liquid monk fruit sweetener are used to lightly sweeten the drink without adding sugar. This keeps the apple cider vinegar cinnamon drink extremely low in calories and sugar free while still tasting smooth and balanced.

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Liquid monk fruit sweetener is my favorite non nutritive sweetener that tastes way better than stevia and is great for anyone trying to lower lower their blood sugar levels or watch their sugar intake. 5 drops of the Sweet Monk is equal to 1 tsp of sugar without raising blood sugar and is one of the best tasting substitutes for sugar. It is zero calories all natural and a fantastic way to sweeten drinks without the blood sugar spike.

This warm apple cider vinegar and cinnamon drink is excellent for liver health, insulin resistance, and supporting a healthy weight. The all natural detox drink has only 10 calories, zero fat and refined sugar and amazing benefits from apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and lemon.

It is one of the best ways to take apple cider vinegar to improve insulin resistance and help reduce blood sugar levels naturally. Lemon adds a citrus twist, is alkalizing, and is a phenomenal liver cleansing fruit.

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Apple Cider Vinegar and Cinnamon Benefits

Taking apple cider vinegar and cinnamon for weight loss is an excellent combination due to their blood sugar-lowering effects. ACV is great for reducing fatty liver and thus promoting weight loss. A fatty liver is one of the reasons why people struggle to lose weight, especially abdominal fat.

Fatty liver is an underlying cause of insulin resistance and weight gain. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of apple cider vinegar for reducing fatty liver and obesity. ACV also improves insulin sensitivity and lowers fasting blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics or women with gestational diabetes.

Inflammation is another underlying cause of weight gain and insulin resistance. Cinnamon is food for weight loss as it is a potent antioxidant that helps to reduce inflammation. Studies also show the beneficial effects of cinnamon for lowering blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity.

Weight gain, insulin resistance, and fatty liver are intimately connected; therefore, it should not be surprising that cinnamon and apple cider vinegar are beneficial for all conditions. This apple cider vinegar, lemon, cinnamon, and honey drink kills three birds with one stone.

I love to sip on this warm apple cider vinegar drink in the evening before bed. It reminds me of Christmas and cold winter days in Canada, where a hot apple cider vinegar drink warms the belly and hands. This apple cider vinegar drink with cinnamon comes together in 5 minutes and is made with 5 ingredients only.

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Apple cider Vinegar and Cinnamon Drink Recipe

  • 1/2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 5 drops Sweet Monk (liquid monk fruit sweetener)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup hot water

Instructions:

  1. Heat the water until it is hot but not boiling.
  2. Pour the hot water into a mug.
  3. Add the apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
  4. Stir in the cinnamon and liquid monk fruit sweetener.
  5. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  6. Sip the drink while warm, stirring occasionally to prevent the cinnamon from settling at the bottom of the mug.

Tips and Substitutions

For a slightly stronger apple cider vinegar flavor and additional apple cider vinegar benefits, you can add an extra tablespoon of apple cider vinegar if you enjoy a more pronounced taste.

If you prefer a different sweetener, the monk fruit sweetener can be replaced with about 1 teaspoon of honey. You can also add a small touch of honey along with the monk fruit sweetener if you prefer the drink a little sweeter.

Because cinnamon does not fully dissolve in water, it will naturally settle at the bottom of the mug. Simply stir the drink occasionally while sipping to keep the cinnamon evenly distributed.

A splash of fresh pressed apple juice would complement the apple cider vinegar nicely, although it is not necessary. The apple cider vinegar, lemon, and cinnamon create a warm and comforting drink that is especially enjoyable on a chilly day.

If you would like to enjoy this apple cider vinegar cinnamon drink during the warmer months, it can easily be served chilled. Simply allow the drink to cool slightly and pour it over a few ice cubes for a refreshing version of this simple cinnamon drink.

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Macronutrients and Caloric Info

  • Calories: 10g
  • protein: 0g
  • Net Carbs 2g
  • Fat: 0g

Apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and lemon juice together create a very low calorie drink with only about 10 calories and roughly 2 grams of carbohydrates and no added sugar. Despite being so light, you still get the benefits of apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and lemon. These ingredients are well known for supporting liver health and helping maintain healthy blood sugar balance.

Before making this apple cider vinegar drink for fatty liver and insulin resistance, check out the following articles on cinnamon for lowering blood sugar levels and the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss and fatty liver.

If you have fatty liver and diabetes you will want to check out professor Roy Taylors research and how he used a very low calorie diet to reverse fatty liver and diabetes.

Apple cider vinegar is also a great natural remedy for managing gestational diabetes and lowering fasting blood sugar levels.

If you need help reversing your insulin resistance and lowering your blood sugar levels, Mastering Diabetes is a fantastic program that will teach you the fundamental steps to easily reversing your insulin resistance with guaranteed results.

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Apple Cider Vinegar and Cinnamon Drink for Insulin Resistance and Fat Loss

This apple cider vinegar and cinnamon drink for insulin resistance and healthy blood sugar balance is made with just five simple ingredients: apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, lemon juice, liquid monk fruit sweetener, and hot water. The combination of apple cider vinegar and cinnamon makes this a simple drink for supporting balanced blood sugar levels and metabolic health. Lightly sweetened with monk fruit and gently spiced with cinnamon, this warm apple cider vinegar drink is easy to enjoy.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Kettle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 drops Sweet Monk (Liquid Monk Fruit Sweetener)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Heat the water until hot but not boiling and pour it into a mug.
  • Add the apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Sip warm, stirring occasionally to prevent the cinnamon from settling at the bottom.

Notes

You can also serve this apple cider vinegar and cinnamon drink for diabetes cold with ice cubes. 
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Comments

  1. Joe A Meredith

    October 8, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the first time this morning, very good. This will be a daily drink for me and my husband. I will definitely share this with many.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 9, 2021 at 10:34 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
    • Tay

      October 3, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      How often should one drink this?

      Reply
      • Amber

        December 17, 2022 at 6:16 am

        You can have it once a day :)

        Reply
  2. Dorothy Tipton

    November 5, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    I just now made my first cup, hope it brings my sugar Dow and also lose some weight

    Reply
    • Amber

      December 17, 2022 at 6:10 am

      Oh great! Let me know how you go.

      Reply
      • nicole

        January 1, 2023 at 6:26 pm

        @Amber, does this concoction have any side effects?

        Reply
        • Amber

          January 26, 2023 at 10:14 pm

          It can help people lose weight and lower blood sugar levels. Apple cider vinegar is a high-histamine food so that is not beneficial for people with histamine intolerance. Aside from that, I am not aware of any side effects, although any food or drink can cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

          Reply
          • Lyn

            August 2, 2024 at 5:42 pm

            You should drink ACV through a straw as it can damage the enamel on your teeth.

          • Amber

            August 21, 2024 at 4:54 am

            Yes, if you worried about that it would be a good idea.

          • Grams of 3

            February 9, 2025 at 10:29 pm

            4 stars
            I am feeling good about this drink. My only issue is the cinnamon does not dissolve and I strain it
            after letting it seep for about 5 minutes.

          • Amber

            February 20, 2025 at 6:25 am

            Yes the cinnamon does not dissolve, I give it an occasional stir with a spoon while drinking :)

    • nicole

      January 1, 2023 at 5:51 pm

      @Dorothy Tipton,

      What were your results?

      Reply
  3. Judy Marks

    December 31, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    Can you make a large batch and heat it daily?

    Reply
    • Amber

      January 26, 2023 at 10:15 pm

      Yes definitely! Although I would make a fresh batch every week at least :)

      Reply
  4. James CRONIAN

    January 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Is it best to drink at night or in the morning empty stomach or full?

    Reply
    • Amber

      January 26, 2023 at 10:04 pm

      I would drink it on an empty stomach before meals in the am or pm. I took straight apple cider vinegar in the evening before bed which helped me to lower my fasting blood sugar in the morning :)

      Reply
  5. Betty

    March 21, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    Is it better to drink at night or morning and b4 you eat or after?

    Reply
    • Amber

      March 28, 2023 at 5:31 am

      Before you eat is beneficial as apple cider vinegar and cinnamon can help lower post meal blood sugar levels. I also took straight apple cider vinegar before bed, and it helped lower my fasting blood sugar levels upon rising so it depends on which blood sugar readings you are looking to improve. You may want to substitute the honey for a non-nutritive sweetener such as monk fruit or leave it out as well to really improve your blood sugar readings :)

      Reply
  6. Tina

    June 27, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    Can this help those with enlarged prostate and bladder stones?

    Reply
    • Amber

      July 3, 2023 at 7:37 pm

      Hi Tina, I am not sure ?

      Reply
  7. Vix

    September 18, 2023 at 12:07 am

    Dear Amber
    How much of this should you drink daily?

    Reply
    • Amber

      October 31, 2023 at 3:45 am

      Great question, I would have it once a day or divided into 3 servings before meals. Watch the honey if you are having it more than once a day :)

      Reply
  8. Donald Stanley

    March 4, 2025 at 5:06 am

    5 stars
    Just made it very pleasant taste

    Reply
    • Amber

      March 21, 2025 at 7:59 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Marianne Kawecki

    March 10, 2026 at 7:47 pm

    Can you use lemon juice in a bottle or does it have to be from a fresh lemon? Thank you

    Reply
    • Amber

      April 10, 2026 at 4:20 am

      Fresh is best and will give the best taste. I find storebought to have a different taste that is no where near as good as fresh. But you can always try…

      Reply

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