Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
7 benefits and uses for better health
There are many apple cider vinegar uses and benefits including provision of vitamins A, B6, C and E, as well as antioxidants galore, that protect cells from damage, and as we age!
Apple Cider Vinegar also contains:
- Potassium - essential for good heart, cell and kidney health
- Iron - essential for blood health
- Calcium - good for bones and teeth
- Magnesium - important for heart health
- Acetic acid - slows starch digestion, helps correct the acid levels in your stomach
- Malic acid - protects the body from fungus, bacteria, and virus
- Antioxidants- protects cells from damage
- Vitamins A, B6, C, E, Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, beta-caroline beneficial for optimal health
One really special ingredient- it makes apple cider vinegar such a powerful, healthy, additive...Mycoderma acetic- the "Mother", which developed during the fermentation process, found in raw apple cider vinegar (unprocessed and unheated) - which means it still has the "mother" - a huge cluster of enzymes, proteins, and good bacteria, often removed when processed.
Consuming with mother intact (unprocessed) means you are getting the maximum benefit ( all the above ingredients) from the vinegar.
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
1. Healthy dressing - use in dressing instead of balsamic vinager to help get nutritious value from salad
2. Use in hair - for dull or dry hair, it helps keep hair shiny and looking healthy, helps repair split ends, and helps stimulate hair growth
3. Fights dandruff - inhibits growth of Malassezia, a strain of fungus that is responsible for dry, flakey scalp
4. Weight loss - Add to drinking water for one of the most popular apple cider vinegar uses, to get antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes naturally
5. Use in moisturizer - either for face or skin, to help balance pH, and deal with acne- causing bacteria
6. Add to a smoothie- for an extra boost of energy
7. Use as a toner - 1 part apple cider vinegar to 4 parts water
8. Use as a body scrub - with 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp. honey
9. Use as a cleaner - one part apple cider vinegar to one part water, then add a few drop of lemon essential oil - makes a great cleaning solution
10. Fruit fly trap - with just a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and a drop of dish detergent, you have a well-know trap for fruit flies
11. Urine deodorizer - if you have cat or dog urine smells that you need to get rid of, use apple cider vinegar in the washing machine with your cleaning clothes
12. Eases soar throat - use as a gargle to help the pain of a scratchy throat
13. Helps whiten teeth - use after brushing to help remove stains and whiten teeth
Benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar:
- Boosts energy - with natural enzymes, amino acids, and potassium, it acts as a natural electrolyte in the body, and fights lactic acid build-up
- Supports healthy blood sugar levels - consuming before a high-sugar or high- carb meal helps slow the sugar entering your bloodstream
- Helps improve nutrient absorption - if acids are off in the stomach, nutrient absorption is impaired, and acetic acid helps to correct acid levels
- Promotes immunity - by supporting lymphatic drainage
- Promotes healthy weight - research has shown it is great for weight loss, but lowering triglycerides and total cholesterol levels
Read more about the benefits of apple cider vinegar on Healthline.
With so many different apple cider vinegar uses and benefits, it is no wonder it's such a popular ingredient in so many cleansing and detoxifying products, recipes and remedies, and it's popularity keeps growing as folks look for healthier, natural options.
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