This one's about as low-effort as gut health gets: apple cider vinegar and honey stirred into warm water. The vinegar still carries some of the mother's beneficial bacteria and acetic acid, while honey and lemon add a touch of prebiotic sweetness and brightness. Sip it about 15-20 minutes before a meal and you're set.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Stir apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon into warm water until dissolved.
- Drink about 15-20 minutes before a meal if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 20 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Dietary fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sodium | 5mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Unfiltered apple cider vinegar contains the "mother," a colony of acetic acid bacteria and residual yeast left over from fermentation, along with acetic acid itself, which some research suggests may support digestive comfort when taken before meals. Raw honey contributes small amounts of oligosaccharides that can act as prebiotics.
Two minutes, one glass, zero excuses not to try it. For other fermented sippers, try our Ginger Kombucha Mocktail or Ginger Honey Kombucha Spritzer.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
