When it comes to eating healthy and adding valuable items to your diet, you may think of apples. Still, apple cider vinegar rarely comes to mind. Yet it should. Used by the ancients for thousands of years, apple cider vinegar helps you heal and stay healthy; there’s no reason not to take it every day with all its benefits.
Here Are Just Some of the Ways It Improves Your Health
Natural Detox
Apple cider vinegar promotes circulation and detoxes the liver by binding to toxins in the bloodstream and flushing them from the body.
Cleanses Sinuses
High in potassium, apple cider vinegar breaks up mucus and clears your sinuses, allowing you to breathe easier.
Soothes a Sore Throat
Gargling with equal parts of water and vinegar takes the ache away from a sore throat and promotes healing.
Digestive Aid
If your stomach’s slightly upset, sip on diluted apple cider vinegar to reap its antibiotic and pectin benefits as it calms your stomach and improves digestion.
Helps with Skin Burns and Bumps
From bug bites and poison ivy to sunburn and jellyfish stings, apple cider vinegar takes the itch and irritation from skin soreness.
Wart Removal
Instead of chemically filled solutions, soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and leave it on warts overnight until they’re gone.
Energy Boost
When you’re feeling sluggish, reach for apple cider vinegar instead of another cup of coffee. It will give you just the right amount of pep in your step, filled with enzymes and potassium.
Recovery Drink
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent source of amino acids, which help combat lactic acid post-exercise, reducing muscle aches and fatigue.
Prevent Dandruff
Rinse with apple cider vinegar at least once a week to keep your hair looking shiny and flake-free. It balances out the scalp’s pH and prevents product buildup.
Eliminate Acne
Apple cider vinegar also balances the skin’s pH. Reduces the appearance of acne and prevents further breakouts.
Stop Bad Breath
Instead of reaching for a breath mint, stop bad breath where it starts with apple cider vinegar. Its antibacterial elements eliminate the root cause of bad breath.
Reduce Heartburn
Typically caused by an imbalance in acid, heartburn and acid reflux can be regulated by apple cider vinegar, which helps get things back where they should be.
Balances Blood Sugar
Low in the glycemic index, apple cider vinegar keeps your blood sugar stable and helps you better manage your insulin levels.
Nutrient Absorption
One of apple cider vinegar’s best qualities is that it helps you absorb other nutrients, so you don’t miss out on any good stuff from your healthy diet.
Here at Ask Dr. Nandi, we want you to be your own health hero. Part of that is knowing what you should put in your body. Without a doubt, apple cider is one of those things!
Partha’s Rx
- When choosing apple cider vinegar, opt for organic and raw.
- Look for vinegar with “the mother;” it’s cloudy, murky, and filled with proteins, enzymes, and good bacteria.
- Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily with water or juice; add honey or lemon for flavor.
- If the taste is still too much, use apple cider vinegar in salads and soups.
- Apple cider vinegar also makes a great non-toxic cleaning agent, so use it on the windows, walls, floors, and furniture.
