| How to Drink Apple Cider Vinegar Posted: 03 Dec 2020 12:00 AM PST Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a common cooking ingredient, and some people report that it has helped them lose weight, improve their immune system, and regulate their blood sugar.[1] You can add a little ACV into your diet each day to cleanse your body and detox. Whether you mix it into drinks or your meals, you can start your ACV detox easily! [Edit]Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Raw - Get raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Look in the vinegar section at your local supermarket for apple cider vinegar. Get ACV with sediment settled on the bottom of the bottle. This is known as the "mother" and contains helpful enzymes and probiotics. Avoid getting pasteurized ACV since it won't have the same properties as unfiltered vinegar.[2]
- If you cannot find raw apple cider vinegar in stores, search online stores.
- Dilute the apple cider vinegar in of water. By itself, apple cider vinegar is extremely acidic and could harm your teeth and throat if taken alone. Shake the bottle of ACV before measuring out to stir into your cup of water.[3]
- You can use either hot or cold water.
- Try mixing the ACV with other liquids, such as fruit juice, tea, or apple cider, for a different flavor.
- There have been case reports of people having caustic injury to their esophagus from drinking apple cider vinegar.[4]
- Drink ACV 20 minutes before meals to suppress your appetite and control glucose levels. Taking ACV before your meal could help stimulate your digestive system and regulate blood sugar levels as you eat. Make sure to dilute your apple cider vinegar so it isn't as acidic.[5]
- Consult with a doctor before starting an ACV regimen if you're prescribed insulin or diuretic medications. Apple cider vinegar may weaken the medicine.
- Continue taking apple cider vinegar for 2-4 weeks. To keep getting health benefits, take apple cider vinegar 2-3 times daily. Evenly spread your intake of ACV throughout the day, and take it while you're on an empty stomach. Continue the regimen for up to a month before reducing your intake to daily in the morning.[6]
- You may continue taking apple cider vinegar every day, or repeat detox regimens 3-4 times a year.
[Edit]Masking the Flavor of Apple Cider Vinegar - Mix in 1-2 tsp (4-8 g) of sugar or artificial sweetener to hide the vinegar's acidity. Use your favorite sweetener and stir it into the apple cider vinegar to make your drink taste better. Mix the drink until the sugar is completely dissolved.[7]
- Replace the sweetener with 1 tbsp (21.25 g) of honey for a natural sweetener.
- Add cinnamon or cayenne pepper for added nutritional value. Sprinkle 1 tsp (2.3 g) of ground cinnamon or cayenne pepper to add more antioxidants to your drink.[8] Cinnamon and pepper will add a spicier flavor to your drink as well as help your body burn calories. Stir the spice into your drink until it's thoroughly mixed.[9]
- Put a cinnamon stick into a hot drink to steep the flavor.
- Put in of lemon juice to make the drink more tart. You can either squeeze the juice from 2 lemons or use prepackaged lemon juice. Adjust the amount of lemon juice you put in your drink depending on how sour you want it to taste.[10]
- Warm up your drink and add 1 tbsp (21.25 g) of honey to help with a sore throat.
- Mix apple cider vinegar into a salad dressing. Mix together of olive oil, of apple cider vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon (2.8 g) of salt in a bowl. Stir the dressing together until it's well-combined. Pour a third of the dressing onto your salad and refrigerate the rest.[11]
- You can also mix of ACV into your favorite store-bought dressing.
- Marinate meats and vegetables in apple cider vinegar. Mix 2 parts of cooking oil with 1 part apple cider vinegar in a resealable plastic bag. Stir in spices, like cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder. When the marinade is well-combined, put in your choice of meat or vegetables and let them soak up the flavors for 3-4 hours before cooking.[12]
- Experiment with different flavors. If you want a saltier marinade, add in each of Worcestershire and soy sauce.
- Put apple cider vinegar in your soups or stews. Soups and stews are filled with a variety of flavors that will mask the acidity of your apple cider vinegar. Put into your bowl of soup and stir it thoroughly. When you've finished your soup, make sure to drink the broth to get all of your ACV.[13]
- Apple cider vinegar can be added to store-bought or homemade soup.
[Edit]Warnings - As of October 2018, there is not much research to back up the health claims of apple cider vinegar.[14][15]
- Apple cider vinegar could affect how insulin or diuretic medication works if you're diabetic. Consult with your doctor before starting a detox regimen.[16]
- Since it's very acidic, pure apple cider vinegar could erode tooth enamel. Make sure to dilute the vinegar before ingesting it.[17]
- Apple cider vinegar can erode the lining of your gut, which could potentially cause you harm.[18]
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| How to Ask a Girl to Be Your Girlfriend Posted: 02 Dec 2020 04:00 PM PST If you've met someone special and you've been hanging out for a while, you might feel like it's time to pop the question (the girlfriend question, of course!). Thinking about asking someone to be your official girlfriend might have you freaked, so remember that it's okay to be nervous. By planning ahead just a little bit and keeping some pointers in mind, you can get the question out as painlessly as possible. If the timing is right and she likes you back, you might just land a girlfriend! [Edit]The Casual Approach - Get to know her. If you're thinking about asking someone to be your girlfriend, you might already know a little bit about her. Try to chat with her and find out what she likes, dislikes, what her hobbies are, and what she does for fun. If you feel up to it, you can even add in a little bit of flirting here and there (a casual hand touch or a compliment would work great here).[1]
- You can chat with her one on one, or talk in a group setting, if you're more comfortable that way.
- If you've been on a few dates before, you might already know a lot about her, which is great!
- Catch her at the right time. Try to pick a time to talk when there aren't a ton of distractions or people listening. You can meet up in a public park, take a walk around the block, or head to a small coffee shop for some one on one time.[2][3]
- If the timing doesn't feel right or you run into a group of people, you can save your question for next time. Don't feel pressured to ask if it doesn't feel right!
- Engage in some light conversation. Ask her about her day, tell her a funny story, or ask what she's been up to. Even if you asked to hang out specifically so you could ask her to be your girlfriend, there's no rush![4]
- Compliments are a great go-to if you aren't sure what to say. You could try something like, "Your outfit looks really nice today," or, "I just love your laugh!"[5]
- You can also keep it casual with questions like, "So how is work going?" or, "Have you been staying cool in the hot weather?"
- Confess your feelings and ask her to be your girlfriend. When there's a lull in the conversation, take it to a more serious territory. Tell her that you like her and ask her if she'd like to be your girlfriend. This is the most nerve-wracking part, but you can do it![6]
- Try something like, "So we've been hanging out for a little while, and I'm starting to have feelings for you. Would you like to be my girlfriend?"
- Or, "We've been friends for so long, I feel like I know you so well. I really like you, and I wanted to ask if you'd like to be my girlfriend."
- Respond calmly, no matter what her reply is. If she says yes, it's time to celebrate! You can smile, laugh, and confess how nervous you were about asking her. From there, you can steer the conversation in another direction to move on with your night.[7]
- If she says no thanks or that she's not ready to be in a relationship, don't sweat it. Everyone's situation is different, and chances are, it doesn't have much to do with you anyway. You can continue hanging out with her or you can wrap up the night and head home.
[Edit]The Heartfelt Approach - Befriend her. Take the time to get to know her as a close friend before trying to progress to something more. Learn about her friends, her family, and what she likes to do for fun to see if you two would be a good match.[8]
- This will also give you both time to figure out if you have feelings for each other.
- Ask her to spend time with you one on one. Once you reach a level of friendship that allows the two of you to hang out without being in a group, invite her to spend some time with you alone. You could go to a park, a coffee shop, or even out to dinner.[9]
- If you want to be cautious, ask her to visit someplace familiar yet different, like a different coffee shop or a nearby park that you have both talked about wanting to visit.
- If you want to be a little bolder, ask her to spend the afternoon or evening with you without revealing your plans. You can take her out for a nice meal, an interesting show, or a night of dancing.
- Consider giving her a small, inexpensive gift. Unless you frequently throw gifts her way, a gift lets the girl know that there is something different—and special—about your time together this day when compared to any other day. A bouquet of flowers is always nice, or a box of chocolates to satiate her sweet tooth.[10]
- Giving her a gift isn't strictly necessary, so don't go out and get one if it doesn't feel right.
- You could also give her something that reminds her of an inside joke you two have.
- Tell her seriously how you feel. After you have spent some time enjoying each other's company, sit down with her and tell her that you have something important to say. Once you have her undivided attention, tell her honestly that you have strong feelings for her and would like her to be your girlfriend.[11]
- Try something like, "I really enjoy the time I spend with you and consider you an important part of my life. I can't help but have feelings for you past those of friendship, though. If you feel the same way, or think you could see me as a boyfriend, then I'd like to go out with you."
- Accept her answer no matter what. If she says yes, then you're in the clear! You can keep hanging out and celebrate the fact that you two are now a couple. Maybe snap a few quick selfies to remember the moment for the rest of time.[12]
- If she doesn't accept, that's okay too. You two can continue hanging out as friends as you look for romance somewhere else.
[Edit]Asking Over Text - Strike up a casual conversation. Start out with a simple opener that gets the conversation flowing. You could ask her what she's been up to, how her day is going, or what her plans are for the weekend. Try to avoid a simple "hey," since that doesn't lead to much.[13]
- Try something like, "Hey! How did the test go today?"
- Or, "Got any plans for the nice weather this weekend?"
- Ask her a few questions about her day. Continue on with your text convo as smoothly as possible. You can see where the conversation leads naturally, or you can steer it by asking her questions about her day and what she's doing.[14]
- Good examples include, "How are you feeling today?" "What have you been up to?" and "Did you have a nice day off?"
- If she's taking a long time to reply, don't sweat it—she's probably just busy. You can wait until she replies to continue the conversation or just try it again another day.
- Send her some compliments or sweet messages. As your texting progresses, try flirting subtly with her by complimenting her or telling her how much you miss her. There's a fine balance between laying it on too thick and being sweet, so try to toe it as carefully as possible![15]
- Try something like, "You always make me laugh."
- Or, "I wish I could see your pretty face right now."
- You could even sprinkle in a few Emojis here and there to amp up the romance.
- Tell her that you like her. If you're getting vibes that she might like you too, go ahead and let her know. You don't have to be super serious about it, so keep it fun and casual. This is a text convo, after all![16]
- Try something like, "Hey, so I really like you."
- Telling someone about your feelings over text isn't ideal, but if you live far away or can't meet up, it might be the only option you have.
- Pop the question directly. After you confess your feelings to her, it's time to ask the big question. Go ahead and send that text message, even if it makes you super nervous. If you don't ask, you'll never know![17]
- A direct approach would be something like, "Will you be my girlfriend?"
- Or you could try, "I'd love it if we could make our relationship official."
- Accept her response with grace. If she says yes, wahoo! You can ask her to meet up sometime soon face to face, or you can call her on the phone to express how happy you are. Your efforts paid off, and now you have the girlfriend of your dreams.[18]
- If she says no, that's okay too. Let her know that you respect her decision, and try to remain friends, if you can.
- It can be really nerve-wracking to ask someone out, but you'll never know if you don't try.
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| How to Crochet a Bracelet Posted: 02 Dec 2020 08:00 AM PST Bracelets might be one of the best beginner crochet projects around. You only need to know a few simple stitches and have a few minutes to make a truly unique piece of jewelry. If you're really new to crochet, start with an easy friendship bracelet that you work using just chain stitches. To make your bracelet a little flashy, work beads along the bracelet. Once you get started, you'll love making these bracelets! [Edit]Simple Friendship Bracelet - Make a slip knot with worsted weight yarn. Get out a fun color of worsted weight yarn and pull about away from the yarn ball. Twist the end of the yarn into a loop and slip your thumb and pointer finger through the loop. Pinch the yarn tail while you pull down on the working yarn with your other hand. This makes a slip knot.[1]
- If you're not sure if you made the slip knot correctly, keep pulling the yarn in opposite directions. A slip knot will come undone instead of tightening into a sturdy knot.
- Slide the slip knot onto a size US G6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook. Once you put the loop behind the point of the crochet hook, pull gently until the yarn is snug. Resist the urge to pull tightly or it will be tricky to make chain stitches for your bracelet.[2]
- Make a chain stitch to start your bracelet. Wrap the yarn around the hook once and pull it through the loop. This forms a new chain stitch. Don't pull the working yarn tightly after you make the chain stitch or you'll have a hard time working more stitches.[3]
- Chain enough stitches to wrap the bracelet around your wrist. Keep making chains until you have a long crocheted cord. Check the bracelet length every once in a while by wrapping it around your wrist. Stop crocheting chain stitches once you can bring the ends of the bracelet together at your wrist.[4]
- For example, make around 30 chains for a large bracelet or 20 chains for a small one.
- If you're making the friendship bracelet for a friend, measure their wrist so you know how long to make the chain.
- You can crochet the bracelet so it's a lot longer than your wrist. This way, you can wrap the bracelet around your wrist several times before you tie it.
- Cut the yarn and pull it through your last chain. Leave a yarn tail when you make the cut. Then, pull your hook away so the yarn draws through the last chain stitch you made.[5]
- You'll use this yarn tail to tie the bracelet around your wrist.
- Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and tie a square knot with the ends. To make it easier to tie, grab the yarn tail with the fingers so you can hold it in your palm. Wrap the other end of the bracelet around your wrist and hold it close to your body so you can tie a basic square knot with the ends.
- It is tricky to tie a bracelet around your own wrist, so ask a friend to tie your friendship bracelet if you're struggling.
- To make a thick friendship bracelet, make 3 of these simple friendship bracelets. Then, braid them together and tie them around your wrist.
[Edit]Braided Crocheted Cuff - Leave an yarn tail and make a slip knot. Get out lightweight yarn in any color and pull a long strand of yarn from the skein, but don't cut it. Make a slip knot about from the end of the yarn tail.[6]
- Choose yarn that's comfortable since you don't want a rough bracelet to scratch your wrist.
- Slide the slip knot onto a size US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook. Slip the loop behind the point of your crochet hook and pull on the yarn until it's secure on the hook. Don't pull too tightly or you'll have a hard time working your foundation stitches.[7]
- Read the yarn package to see which crochet hook it recommends you use. If you're using a thinner yard, you'll need to use a smaller hook, for instance.
- Make 3 chain stitches to start a foundation half-double crochet (FHDC) stitch. Wrap the yarn around your hook once and pull it through to make a chain. Repeat this 2 more times to make 3 chain stitches that will become a foundation half-double crochet.[8]
- You're working half-double crochet stitches to form the bracelet without having to make a foundation chain row.
- Insert your hook into the first chain and pull up a loop. Wrap the yarn over your hook once and push the hook into the first chain that you made. Then, yarn over once and pull the hook through the loop. This makes a foundation half-double crochet stitch.[9]
- Wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through to finish the foundation HDC. To give you a foundation chain underneath your work, wrap the yarn around your hook once and pull it through the first loop on your hook. Then, yarn over once and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.[10]
- This finishes 1 foundation HDC stitch. If your stitches are a little loose, pull the yarn tail until the work tightens a little.
- Work FHDC stitches until you can wrap the strip around your wrist 3 1/2 times. To work the length of the bracelet, just keep making FHDC stitches until you have a really long strip. To tell if you've made it long enough, hold the end at your wrist and wrap the strip around your wrist 3 1/2 times.[11]
- For example, if your wrist measures around, make your strip long.
- Fold the strip into thirds and slip stitch to join the bracelet. Spread the crocheted strip straight and pull 1 end back towards the other end. Wrap the strip in a loop that curves away to bend the strip into thirds. Then, push your hook into the end with the working yarn so it goes through the strip that's hanging loose. Make 2 slip stitches to pinch all three strips together.[12]
- This keeps the folded strips in place while you braid the bracelet.
- Lay the strips flat and braid them together. Take out your crochet hook and pull the loop of yarn so it doesn't unravel. Place the crocheted piece flat so you have the 3 strips lying next to each other. Then, braid the 3 of them together, keeping the strips loose as you work.[13]
- Lay your crochet hook at the top of the strips or tape them to hold the top end in place while you braid.
- Thread the yarn onto a needle and whipstitch the end. Once you've braided the length of your bracelet, cut the working yarn and thread it through the eye of a needle. Then, sew over the edge of your bracelet's end a few times and tie it off.[14]
- If you don't want to tie the ends together in a basic square knot, add a button closure.
[Edit]Crocheted Bracelet with Beads - Slide 30 beads onto embroidery thread. You can use as many beads as you like, but try 30 to get started. Just slip them onto your choice of thread or yarn in the order that you want them to appear on your crocheted bracelet.[15]
- To make a heavily-beaded bracelet, use between 30 and 50 beads, for instance. If you're using large beads, you might only want 5 to 10 beads, though.
- Don't cut the thread before or after you add the beads since they'll slip off if you do.
- Pull of yarn from the beads and tie a slip knot. Slide the beads down towards the wrapped embroidery thread and pull until you have a yarn tail. Then, make a slip knot near the end of the tail.[16]
- Remember, to make a slip knot, twist the yarn into a loop. Put your thumb and forefinger through it and pinch the tail. At the same time, pull down on the working yarn.
- Put the knot on a US C (2.5 mm) crochet hook and make 39 chain stitches. Place the slip knot behind the point of the crochet hook and pull gently to secure it to the hook. Then, wrap the yarn once around the hook and pull it through the loop to make 1 chain. Repeat this 38 times to make a total of 39 chain stitches.[17]
- Once you finish the chain stitches, you'll have a crocheted cord that forms the basis for the bracelet.
- Slip 1 stitch and slip stitch into every chain across the cord. Once you reach the end of the cord, push your hook into the chain stitch you just made. Wrap the yarn around the hook once and pull it through the loop. To finish the slip stitch, pull the loop through the other one on your hook. Repeat this for every stitch across your bracelet.[18]
- Make 1 chain stitch and slip stitch into the next 4 stitches. Create 1 chain stitch at the end of your cord and make 4 slip stitches so your bracelet has a smooth space before you add beads to it. This starts the third row of your bracelet.[19]
- Slide a bead onto the bracelet and slip stitch to secure it. When you're ready to add a bead, push your hook into the next stitch. Instead of working it right away, slide the closest bead onto the bracelet. Then, make a slip stitch so the bead stays in place.[20]
- It might help to put your pointer finger on the bead while you're slip stitching so it doesn't wiggle around.
- Add beads with the slip stitch for the next 29 stitches. Repeat this for the next 29 stitches to add all of the beads to your bracelet. Then, slip stitch the last 4 stitches of your bracelet without adding beads. This makes the smooth end that you'll tie to the other end of the bracelet.[21]
- Slip stitch into every stitch back across the bracelet. Finish crocheting the other side of the bracelet so the beads are centered. To do this, just make a slip stitch into each stitch along the beaded bracelet until you reach the other end.[22]
- Leave a tail and pull it through the last stitch. Cut the yarn to leave a long tail and use your hook to pull it through the end. Tug tightly on the yarn to secure the bracelet.[23]
- Cut tails for each end and braid them. To make decorative ends for the bracelet, cut 3 pieces of embroidery thread so they're long and pull them through the last stitch. Tie them to the bracelet and braid them together. Repeat this for the other end to finish your bracelet.[24]
- You can adjust the length of the braided ends before you use them to tie the bracelet to your wrist.
- Change the size of your yarn or thread to make a thicker or thinner bracelet.
- If you'd like to fasten the bracelet with a button, crochet several strands and gather them together or use thick yarn to make a wide bracelet. Then, sew a button onto 1 end and wrap the other end into a loop that's wide enough for the button to pass through.[25]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Simple Friendship Bracelet - Worsted weight yarn or crochet thread
- Size US G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
[Edit]Braided Crocheted Cuff - Scissors
- Yarn or tapestry needle
- Sewing needle
- 1 small button
- Lightweight yarn
- Size US 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook
[Edit]Crocheted Bracelet with Beads - Embroidery thread or thin yarn
- Size US C (2.5 mm) crochet hook
- Beads
- Ruler
- Scissors
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