Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar: Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Vinegar has been used for thousands of years.
When apple cider is allowed to go through fermentation, it produces apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a light yellow to brown color. Apple cider vinegar has acetic, lactic, citric and malic acids.
There are several different types of vinegar. But because of the particular health benefits of apple cider vinegar it is the one normally chosen.
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
The health benefits of apple cider vinegar are used as natural cures for many kind of health problems.
Acne and other Skin Infections: Mixed with water, half and half, it can be dabbed directly on problem areas.
Dandruff: Mix apple cider vinegar and water, half and half. Apply the mixture to your scalp, rinse out after ten minutes.
Diabetes: Has been known to lower glucose levels.
Weight Loss: As a natural appetite suppresser. There is even an apple cider vinegar diet.
Blood Pressure: Has been known to lower blood pressure.
Fungus and Bacteria: Can lowers the pH levels in your body, making an environment fungus and bacteria do not like. This is helpful if you have an infection.
Hair: You can mix it with water, half and half, then use it as a hair rinse. It will get rid of build up on your hair from styling products, and soap.
Soften Hands and Remove Stains: Mix enough with cornmeal to make a paste. Rub into hands, rinse well, and dry.
Vaporizer: Add to the water to help fight chest colds.
Cleaning: Can be used in place of household cleaning products. Will clean just as well as cleaners with chemicals without the risks.
- Nebulizers and humidifier reservoirs- to clean the sodium and calcium build up.
- Can be run through the coffee machine to get rid of buildup.
- Removes water marks on wood.
- Polishes brass.
- Can be used in the open spot for liquids (next to the soap holder) in the dishwasher for clearer glasses.
- Gets rid of bathroom buildup.
Use Apple Cider Vinegar in Your Diet
Using it for cooking and in different recipes helps reduce the strong flavor and smell. Once it is mixed in you will only notice the good flavor it adds and reap the many health benefits.
Here are a few ideas to get you started on your way to use apple cider vinegar in your everyday diet.
- Use it as a marinade.
- To pickle fruits and vegetables.
- As a salad dressing mixed with your favorite oil.
- Homemade BBQ sauce.
- In deviled eggs.
Recipes for many different varieties of these ideas and many more ideas can be found by searching many different sites found on the Internet. There are recipes of any type of dish you can think of and many you have never thought of.
Risks of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an acid, it should be diluted in another liquid before drinking it. If swallowed plain it could cause damage to the enamel on your teeth and to the tissues in your mouth, throat, and esophagus.
Apple cider vinegar can also be purchased as a supplement in the form of a pill. There have been reports of pills getting stuck on the way down your throat and causing permanent damage to the tissues. Be sure to use plenty of liquid to wash them down if you choose to use them. Supplements are not regulated yet by the FDA, so manufactures could have added other ingredients.
When to Talk to Your Doctor
If you want to take apple cider vinegar daily, long term and have:
Diabetes: It can lower glucose levels.
Heart disease: It can affect certain medications.
Low potassium: Long term use could lower your potassium levels.
Osteoporosis: Long term use could affect bone density.
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References
The Vinegar Institute https://www.versatilevinegar.org