The Claim: Sipping on this keeps blood sugar in check and helps you slim down quicker

The Verdict: There is not a lot of convincing evidence that it will help you drop pounds, but the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar could knock down the amount of sugar absorbed into your blood when you eat. Lower blood sugar is linked to less inflammation, and that's important because chronic inflammation can lead to heart disease, cancer, and obesity. Drinking it straight can also harm your tooth enamel and your esophagus, so just dilute one to two teaspoons in an 8 oz. glass of water..