1 tbsp of this burns fat...

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Dr. Li
May 12, 2025

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Can one tablespoon of vinegar a day really help burn fat?

This week’s episode dives into this surprising science-backed strategy—plus smart ways to support your metabolism, balance your meals, and make intermittent fasting work for you (without feeling restricted).

But first, a pop quiz:

🎯 Pop Quiz

What’s the main reason vinegar may help with fat loss?

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1. One Tablespoon, Big Results (00:01)

Vinegar’s fat-burning power comes from acetic acid—a compound that helps prevent fat cells from growing and multiplying. In a clinical study, people who consumed 1–3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily lost visceral fat, lowered inflammation, and improved waist measurements. Pop quiz spoiler: This is why acetic acid matters.

2. Fat-Burning While You Sleep (09:17)

Twelve hours of intermittent fasting might already be built into your day. Simply shifting your dinner and breakfast timing—no skipping meals required—can help your body burn fat while you sleep and ease into the next morning. Turns out, intermittent fasting doesn’t have to be restrictive to be effective.

3. How to “Swap In” Without Cutting Out (19:29)

Eating healthier doesn’t have to start with restriction. The “swap in” method focuses on adding nutritious foods you genuinely enjoy, which naturally pushes out the stuff that holds you back. Simple additions can shift your entire approach to eating.

Want the full breakdown? See how vinegar, fasting, and smart food swaps can support lasting fat loss.

Before you go…
If you're curious about how metabolism really works—and how food can help guide it—there's a full course that goes deeper.

Elevate Your Metabolism is a self-paced program that explains how your body burns fat, how to eat for energy and balance, and how to make food work with your biology.
You’ll also get recipes, grocery lists, and practical tips you can use right away.

Love your food to love your health,

Dr. William Li

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