Apple Cider Vinegar and honey drink.
I’m not going to lie. I thought it sounded disgusting.
But the claimed benefits are numerous: weight loss, regulating blood sugar, heart health and improving the immune system
So I thought I’d test it out.
The 7 Day Test
The claim: drinking apple cider vinegar and honey before bet puts you into a relaxed state where you have a higher quality of sleep. It is also claimed you wake up feeling more refreshed.
Here’s how I got on having the drink before bed for 7 days:
Day 1
Woke up on time. Didn’t snooze once. Straight out of bed and got cracking. Wouldn’t say i necessarily felt really awake. But the fact I got up straight away is good supporting evidence
Day 2
Woke up on time. Turned the alarm clock off and immediately got back into bed. So tired. After 2 mins I got out of bed and staggered downstairs. Felt very tired today.
Day 3
Overslept by half an hour. Fuck you apple cider vinegar. I blame you entirely.
From this point onwards I stopped keeping a log of how I felt about the drink in the morning.
What I did notice was that I found it quite relaxing in the evening.
It became a ritual: boil the kettle, make the drink and sit outside. Drinking a hot drink outside at night is quite relaxing. It’s a nice way to end the day.
This is probably not long enough to get conclusive evidence though.
But do I think drinking vinegar is going to suddenly give you a big boost in energy?
No.
Do I think setting aside time in an evening to relax helps you sleep?
Yeah, probably.
In summary: drink what you want, when you want.