Dr. Oz’s ‘Swimsuit Slimdown Drink’ Doesn’t Really Work
You’re supposed to sip on a glass of this concoction before every meal, and Dr. Oz claims your fat cells will melt away as you eat your food. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. When we came across a middle aged woman who had, quite recently in fact, shared this graphic on Facebook, we were a bit skeptical. A drink that burns fat while you eat? We wanted to get an expert’s opinion before blending brews of our own.
Robyn Nohling, FNP-BC, RD, the registered dietitian behind The Real Life RD, told The Daily Meal, “Unless there is proven literature behind this drink and it’s direct impact on weight, I’m calling it fraud. To muddle down ‘burning fat cells’ to three ingredients is not only ignorant, but highly unethical medical practice that is damaging to the public.” The experts were skeptical, too. But we still didn’t have our answer: Is there any real evidence behind the drink?
Registered dietitian and nutritionist Jillian Greaves helped clear our confusion. “The ‘swimsuit slimdown’ drink claiming to help break down fat cells faster is very inaccurate and not supported by any type of research,” Jillian Greaves, MPH, RD, LDN, stated bluntly. The “secret” behind the drink? But this claim is actually completely false. “Apple cider vinegar weight loss drinks have been floating around on Instagram and Facebook and are being touted as these miracle weight loss beverages that can ‘melt away fat’ or ‘break down fat cells faster,’” says Greaves.
“Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this is completely false and inaccurate. There is no research to support apple cider vinegar for fat loss. If it’s completely fabricated, then where are people getting the idea that apple cider vinegar can make you lose weight? Greaves explained this assumption, as well.
“There is one small study that was done with 175 healthy Japanese subjects looking at vinegar supplementation and body weight among other markers that is often referenced,” said Greaves. “After 12 weeks of vinegar supplementation, a 2- to 4-pound weight loss was seen over the placebo group. Plus, the study conducted was extremely small.
So unlike massive, variable-controlled studies that are typically cited when someone advocates for making a change as significant as drinking a particular thing before every meal, this study was inadequate to prove the vinegar has any real effect. And we don’t know about all of you, but a 2-pound weight loss over the course of three months of trying to lose weight sounds pretty dismal.
Plus, drinking fruit juice, of all things, in the name of weight loss is a terrible idea. That stuff is loaded with sugar — so you’re spiking your blood glucose right before you sit down to eat. And then once you do eat, you’re pretty much just adding even more glucose to the equation. So if you’re trying to feel a little healthier, don’t start choking down acidic concoctions before your meal (or looking for any sort of silver-bullet solution). Try focusing instead on actually healthy behaviors, like intuitive eating and exercise, and let misleading “healthy” habits like this one bite the dust for good.
Keep healthy, pre-measured snacks on hand at home and on the go. By making it convenient to grab a healthy snack in appropriate serving sizes, you reduce the likelihood of purchasing fast food or vending machine options or finishing an entire bag of potato chips when you need a snack. Incorporate moderate exercise into your daily routine: Regular physical activity can help ease the stress or discomfort of pregnancy while reducing the risk of pregnancy-related health problems or stubborn baby weight.
If you exercised regularly before getting pregnant, you should be able to continue the exercise for most of your pregnancy. Exceptions to this may be those who participated in dangerous, high-intensity, or very strenuous activities. If you previously jogged, swam, danced, biked, or practiced yoga, chances are it will be safe and beneficial for you to continue. Women who surfed, kick-boxed, performed gymnastics, or participated in contact sports should consult a health professional before continuing their exercise routine.
If you were inactive before pregnancy, it is still advisable to begin light forms of exercise, such as taking regular walks or swimming a few laps. If you have existing health conditions or if you struggle with balance or coordination during pregnancy, consult a health professional or physical trainer about safe and simple options for boosting your activity level.
Always consult your doctor in these matters. NOTE: Flax oil is known to thin the blood. Be careful about using blood-thinning drugs, including aspirin. It can be dangerous and is important to balance all blood-thinning additions to one’s diet against prescriptions. Some supplements, especially those high amounts of manmade antioxidants, can seriously interfere with how well the diet works.
Additionally, she noted that some drugs and treatments such as chemo and radiation, cortisones, hormones & pain killers can impede the protocol’s efficacy. Sr. Budwig also warned against the dangers of oxygen therapy for the cancer patient, stating that the cells are not healthy enough to absorb extra oxygen until they are healed through diet. The anti-cancer foods in the Budwig Protocol give your body what it needs daily to help to stop cancer.
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