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Posted on January 4, 2009 in Herbs and spice
Apple cider vinegar is made out of fresh apples and it undergoes a stringent process for final product. It is derived from the fermentation of apple juice. The vinegar contains a lot of vitamins and minerals and used in the preparation of many dishes. It is a liquid with a brownish tinge and is not clear and sparkling. It is in fact unfiltered and organic.
Hippocrates, the father of science used apple cider vinegar around 400 B.C. It is known as the Wonder Drug. Apple cider vinegar contains ingredients that are useful for maintaining good health. In other words, it has a lot health benefits.
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar?
It is more effective taken in the morning. Mix two tablespoons of it in honey and drink it. It may not taste all that good, but its health benefits compensate this bad taste.
It can be used in the preparations of salads. One can use it to marinate meat, fish and chicken.
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Improves blood flow and circulation.
- It contains a lot of vitamins and minerals vital for good health such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, chlorine, calcium, beta-carotene, pectin etc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6.etc.
- Pectin regulates blood pressure and helps in reducing bad cholesterol.
- The calcium in the vinegar helps to maintaining strong bones.
- Potassium deficiency can cause ailments such as hair loss, brittle teeth, weak finger nails, sinusitis and a running nose. Obviously, apple cider vinegar provides potassium.
- Potassium also helps in removing the toxic wastes from our body system.
- Beta-carotene helps in fighting the free-radicals, helps maintain a firmer skin, and a youthful appearance.
- The apple cider vinegar also helps in losing weight. It helps in breaking up fats.
- It helps in the cure of constipation, weak bones, arthritis, headaches, high cholesterol, sore eyes, diarrhea, eczema, mild form of food poisoning and chronic fatigue.
- It is a safe supplement for a child.
- The dietary fiber in apple cider vinegar helps in controlling level of glucose in the blood.
- Helps in digestion.
- Helps deal with hot flashes during menopause.
- It also helps in the treatment of allergies and insect bites.
- Helps in healing and relieving you of ivy poison.
- Helps prevent stroke and heart disease.
Some other apple cider vinegar benefits:
- It helps in soothing and healing of sunburn.
- Head lice can got rid of.
- Good for the joints.
- One can get rid of bad breath.
- It has anti-bacterial and anti-viral gents.
- Can be used a hair rinse. Makes the hair shine.
- Helps in reducing the risk of tumors.
- Warts can got rid off.
- Relaxes the body completely.
Apple cider vinegar is also available in the form of capsules and tablets. As it has many health benefits, one can keep it as a kitchen product.
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