Description
Popular apple cider vinegar and baking soda tonic combines acidic ACV with alkaline baking soda, creating fizzy reaction and more neutral pH. This acv baking soda tonic provides digestive comfort with potential modest blood sugar benefits from the vinegar component.
Ingredients
1–2 tablespoons raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar (with ‘the mother’ – Bragg’s recommended)
1/4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda
8–10 ounces filtered water (room temperature or warm)
1 teaspoon raw honey (optional, for taste improvement)
Instructions
1. Add 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to 8-10 ounces water in a glass container. Stir to combine the vinegar and water base.
2. Add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to the ACV water mixture. Expect VIGOROUS FIZZING as acetic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate—this is normal chemistry!
3. Stir gently and let fizzing reaction subside for 30-60 seconds. The chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide gas causing bubbles.
4. Add 1 teaspoon honey if desired for improved palatability. Stir until honey dissolves completely.
5. Drink within 5 minutes while tonic is still slightly active and fizzy. Don’t wait too long or reaction will complete.
Notes
The Chemistry Explained: Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) in vinegar reacts with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃) producing sodium acetate, water, and CO₂ gas. Final pH is approximately 6.5-7.5—more neutral than either ingredient alone.
Claims vs Reality: Provides digestive comfort and potential modest blood sugar benefits from ACV alone. Does NOT provide proven weight loss, detoxification, or ED treatment despite viral marketing claims.
ACV Quality Matters: Use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar containing ‘the mother’ (cloudy strands of beneficial bacteria and enzymes). Bragg’s is gold standard brand.
Cost Comparison: This variation costs approximately $0.25-$0.40 per serving versus $0.10 for basic version. Modest price increase for those who prefer ACV benefits and taste.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Health Tonic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 oz (1 cup)
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 629mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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