Q. I've lost close to 30 pounds in the last six months by adding vinegar, lime juice and cinnamon to my diet. I have a little bit before I eat. Other than that, I haven't changed my diet or amount of exercise one bit. I'm glad to have figured out something that works for me.
In the past, I had good results (a loss of 20 pounds in a year) by eliminating high glycemic foods (white stuff like sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice), but it's hard to keep that up. I'm always on the go and nothing is more portable than food carried between two pieces of bread.
I don't know how long the cinnamon and acid before meals will work for me. If my weight loss slows down, I plan to try harder to limit the high glycemic foods and increase my exercise.
A. Research has shown that both cinnamon and vinegar can help keep blood sugar from soaring after a meal. We haven’t seen research on lime juice. Avoiding refined carbohydrates also helps keep blood sugar down after meals.
Cinnamon may contain coumarin, which can be toxic to the liver. We recommend a water based extract for anyone using cinnamon regularly.