Vinegar has been
touted by some as having fat-burning abilities. There have been several studies
that have found that consumption of apple cider vinegar lead to weight loss,
reduction in abdominal fat and lower triglycerides. Other studies have found
that consuming apple cider vinegar before a meal can reduce blood sugar spikes.
However, there haven’t been very many studies involving humans and vinegar.
Therefore, more studies need to be conducted to prove vinegar has an effect on
weight.
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One great thing about
vinegar that doesn’t need more proof is its amazing ability to add a burst of
flavor to your foods with busting your jeans button. Vinegar has only three
calories per tablespoon. The tips below will show you how to use vinegar to cut calories and eat more vegetables.
Vary Your Vinegars
There is a
plethora of vinegars available now, including everything from your basic
distilled white vinegar (very versatile) to fancy herb- and fruit-infused
vinegars. In fact, there are entire stores devoted to all things vinegar and
oil. Vinegars infused with fruit flavors such as blueberry, coconut, pear,
pineapple, pomegranate and blackberry-ginger–to name just a few–will ensure you
new, exciting, complex tastes to your dishes.
Flavor Up Your
Fish
Rather than slathering
high-calorie, fat-laden tartar sauce on your fish, try splashing on some malt
vinegar to enhance the fish flavor. Malt vinegar and fish are a classic combo,
and make this dish even lower in calories by baking or grilling the fish
instead of battering and deep-frying it.
Slim Down Your
Sandwiches
Rather than
relying on high-fat mayo or other calorie-bomb sandwich spreads, sprinkle on
some vinegar (works best if you have some shredded lettuce or other veggies in
your sandwich), which will help moisten and flavor your sandwiches and wraps.
Make Your Own
Low-Calorie Salad Dressings
The great thing
about making your own salad dressings from scratch is that you can control
exactly what goes into them. By using more vinegar and less oil, you can create
your own “light” salad dressing. Additionally, you can change up the flavor of
the dressing each time by using different varieties of vinegar.
Simply combine
your vinegar, oil, herbs, spices and salt into a screw-top jar and shake it up
just before drizzling over your salads or cooked vegetables. You can also douse
skewered veggies in your homemade salad dressing before grilling them.
Add Flavorful Zing
to Your Veggies
We all know
vegetables are good for us, but on their own they can seem a bit boring. In
order to enhance their natural, delicious flavors, drizzle a little vinegar
over your vegetables.
After steaming
your favorite vegetables, drizzle some balsamic vinegar–which has a more
intense, sweeter flavor than other vinegars–over the top and sprinkle on some
herbs and spices.
Boost Flavor in
Your Beans
Instead of
seasoning your beans with a load of salt, toss in some vinegar right at the end
of cooking. This will enhance the taste of the beans so you don’t have to add
too much salt. Beans are loaded with fiber, iron, protein and phytochemicals
and the acidity of the vinegar can help increase the absorption of iron in the
beans.
Tenderize Lean
Meats
Marinate your lean
cuts of meat (with less fat and marbling, lean meats can be tough) with vinegar
to infuse both flavor and moisture.
Vinegar and
Sweets?
Yes, it’s true!
Balsamic vinegar drizzled over fresh fruit or ice cream adds a depth of flavor
that will delight your taste buds.
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