Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

 

Apple Cider Vinegar Ideal Uses

Apple cider vinegar is an acidic sour tasting liquid made from fermented apples often used to flavor and preserve foods. Vinegar's principal uses are the flavorings of foods including the preservation of pickling of meat products, fish, fruit, and vegetables. Vinegar is a common ingredient in marinades and is used in the pickling of cucumbers and other vegetable varieties.  Apple cider vinegar is one of the three most common types of vinegar produced by fermenting apples. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid considered to be a fat burner and is an overall tonic for the body. Vinegar is a widely consumed food ingredient with acetic acid as its main component.  It has been shown to have an effect on glucose absorption and metabolism hence is an appealing intervention for reducing postprandial glucose excursions. Small clinical trials found people who consumed small amounts of apple cider vinegar for 8-12 weeks experienced small reductions in their blood sugar levels according to Sage Journal.

Studies suggest people who consumed apple cider vinegar before eating a meal had lower insulin levels and lower triglyceride levels after a meal compared to those who had a placebo. Researchers found that those who took apple cider vinegar each day reduced their appetite and lost weight. People taking 30 millimeters or 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar once per day for 12 weeks had lower body mass index and less belly fat and reported less appetite compared to those who did not take vinegar. Apple cider vinegar may also have antibacterial properties that are effective in killing Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus which is a bacteria responsible for staph infections. Apple cider vinegar is a natural vegan product that has been shown to be a powerful antimicrobial activity that could improve resistant bacteria. For thousands of years, vinegar has been used medicinally for its presumed healing properties for detoxification of the body, to improve strength, and often used as an antibiotic and also used as a treatment for scurvy.

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid considered to be an overall tonic and fat burner for the body. Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 8 ounces of pure water or take it in pill form. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar capsules with vitamin D3, zinc, 750 mg daily serving 3 pills per day of acidic acid is the same amount as one tablespoon of liquid apple cider vinegar. Acidic acid has been clinically proven to help in many ways reduce the absorption of carbohydrates causing our bodies to burn more fat as fuel and helps reduce appetite providing a feeling of fullness which aids in weight control while maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Taking a daily dose of Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar offers many health benefits to help support a healthy immune system while managing weight. Apple cider vinegar has multiple uses in the kitchen and for medicinal purposes for its health benefits. Make apple cider vinegar adding 6-7 sliced apples in a sterilized large wide mouth glass jar and cover them with water. 

Cover the jar with cheesecloth securing the cloth with a sterile rubber band around the lid. Place the jar in a warm dark environment for about 3-4 weeks allowing fermentation to take place. After a few days, the liquid should start to thicken as the mixture begins to foam and bubble. After 3-4 weeks filter the solids out of the jar straining the liquid into a clean sterile jar securing the lid with clean cheesecloth and rubber band then let the liquid rest for two weeks before filtering the liquid again. Bottle your apple cider vinegar in sterile glass airtight containers for later use. Apple cider vinegar principle uses are the flavorings of foods and the preservation of pickling meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables. For use as a condiment, vinegar is often flavored with onions, tarragon, garlic, or other herbs and spices to flavor any favorite dish. Store your filtered apple cider vinegar in sterile glass airtight jars in your pantry for later use. Discover why millions of people around the world have turned to apple cider vinegar for centuries, used as a powerful remedy for treating many health conditions and learn how you can use it to resolve personal health complaints.

Author Larry Triveri Jr. of the book Apple Cider Vinegar Nature's Most Versatile and Powerful Remedy, a practical guide to better health writes how effective apple cider vinegar can be for preventing and reversing over 80 health conditions that may affect you or someone you know.

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Patricia Lynn

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