Is apple cider vinegar the only vinegar that works for stabilizing blood sugar and cutting appetite?
— Candy, Harrisburg, SD A. It doesn’t seem to matter what vinegar — white, apple cider, or even red raspberry — you use. What’s critical is that you use the vinegar that has 5% acidity (acidity is typically marked on the label). The waist benefits of vinegar come from its acetic acid. In balsamic vinegar, it’s masked by a sweet taste, but it’s there. Trust us, we’re docs. The antiglycemic effect is greater the more vinegar you consume: The bare minimum for lowering your blood sugar is 1 to 2 tablespoons. It’s not the most chuggable liquid, so we think the best delivery system is as a salad dressing. Mix your favorite vinegar with olive oil at a 2 (vinegar):1 (oil) ratio, and serve with mixed leafy greens, crucifers like watercress and arugula, and other veggies. Q. What healthy cereal can I eat that has no soy? I am allergic to it, and I’ve spent hours in the grocery store looking for products that don’t contain it. — Becky, Bloomington, IL A. We’re sorry you’re allergic to soy, bu
