Apple cider vinegar has a number of health benefits including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. Evidence suggests that it is also useful for other health benefits like weight loss, reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels and improving symptoms of diabetes. Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries for cooking and number of medicinal uses.
Benefits of apple cider vinegar
- ACV is a general tonic that helps in weight loss
- It is also beneficial for the hair health and smooth skin
- Mix 2 tbsp (30 ml) ACV with one bowl of water and use it to rinse your hair after washing
- If you have dandruff then mix it with water and apply with cotton on your scalp
- ACV contains antibacterial and antiseptic properties that kill the acne causing bacteria clearing out your skin
- ACV helps in maintaining the pH of your skin reducing the effects of ageing
- ACV is very good for treating sun burns
Which apple cider is good for you ?
- In ACV, mother is a complex structure of acids that have multiple health benefits
- Mother in ACV consists of strands of protein, enzymes and friendly bacteria that gives the product a murley appearance
- Make sure you consume ACV with mother
How to consume ACV ?
- Shake the bottle well before use
- Add 2 tsp of ACV to a glass
- Mix one glass of water and combine well
- Consume slowly with a straw
Other lesser known facts about ACV
- ACV is rich in acetic acid which helps your body absorb vitamins and minerals in the absense of enough acid produced by the body
- This also supports fat loss and weight loss
- Enzyme rich apple cider vinegar stimulates digestive juices that help your body breakdown food
- ACV may help improve lymph circulation in the body. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that transport important molecules to be cleansed by the lymphatic organs
Best time to consume ACV
- Avoid consuming ACV empty stomach or immediately before or after a meal
- Best way to consume ACV is with meals or in between meals
- Always consume ACV in diluted form (avoid consuming ACV in it’s raw form)
- You can consume ACV with meals, it is great substitute for lemon in any recipe
- Don’t consume ACV before going to bed
- Avoid brushing your teeth immediately after consuming ACV
- Brushing the teeth right after consuming ACV can wear away tooth enamel and lead to cavities and decay
- Best is to wait for 30 minutes before you brush your teeth after consuming ACV
Best ways to add ACV to your diet
- You can add ACV to salads, dal, soups, stew etc. It helps in absorption of many nutrients in the body
- ACV can also be used as a pickling agent to fermet veggies like carrots, capsicum, cabbage and onion
- ACV can be used as a egg replacer for baking recipes
- It can be used for food marination and also as a vegetable and fruit washer