Tag: Vinegar

As ACV delays the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine, the food is broken down better. This also keeps the blood glucose levels from rising abruptly in diabetic patients. Being antibacterial, ACV can prevent all infection-related digestive disorders, like diarrhea and inflammation of the large intestine lining. Drink 2 tsps of ACV mixed in a glass of water during each meal to improve digestion.

Mix 2 tsps ACV with lukewarm water every morning for obesity and relief from arthritic pain. Drink 2 tsps ACV mixed in water during your meals to treat heartburn and 2 tsps each of ACV and honey mixed in half a glass of warm water 30 mins before sleep if you can't sleep at night. Don't overdose. Too much or undiluted ACV consumption can cause skin and teeth erosion and lower your potassium levels abnormally.

ACV is a good deodorant. It kills the bacteria that creates body odor by breaking down the sweat on our body. Dip a cotton ball in a 1:1 ACV and water mixture. Swab the armpits with it. Let it evaporate. Then powder them with a 1:1 cornstarch and baking soda mixture to keep dry. You can also add it to your bath water. Add a few drops of a fragrant essential oil. Always use a diluted form and test for allergy.

The bacterial film in your teeth, commonly known as plaque, is responsible for tooth decay, cavities, staining, infections, and bad breath. ACV, being antibacterial, can fix all these problems by removing the bacteria. It also treats fungal infections in the mouth, eases digestion, and treats sore throat, thereby eliminating the root causes of bad breath. But use it with caution for undiluted ACV can erode the tooth enamel.

Mix 4–5 tsps baking soda in 400 ml water. Massage your scalp with it, then rinse off. Now apply an ACV and water mixture in the ratio of 1:4. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then wash off. The soda cleans your scalp, while the ACV moisturizes it and prevents hair cuticles from damage. You could also mix 2–4 tsps ACV in 300 ml water to use as a hair rinse after shampooing. Add essential oils to this if you wish.

ACV has shown effect in healing burn wounds faster, with fewer scar tissues, and normal hair follicles in rabbits. It has also shown proven effect against a bacteria that infects burned skin, but there's no concrete proof yet of its effect on human skin. And because it has hardly any vitamin C or E, contrary to what most believe, it cannot alleviate the symptoms of or protect against sunburns.

While users aver that an ACV bath or drinking ACV mixed with honey soothes dry, itchy eczema-ridden skin, science can offer no rationale behind this claim. ACV's healing properties are attributed to its beta-carotene, which destroys free radicals, regenerates skin cells, and delays aging, but the amount present in ACV is too little to effect a cure. Though ACV is anti-fungal, its ability to treat eczema is yet to be proven.

ACV fixes your pH imbalance and acts against diabetes and kidney stone formation, thereby reducing your risk of contracting UTI. As long-term catheter use increases bacteria in the urine, ACV, being antibacterial, can be used to clean catheters. The vinegar in ACV inhibits pathogenic E. coli, the UTI-causing bacteria. Drink 1 tbsp ACV mixed in 8 ounces water every day.

The common cold virus has no cure, but the bacteria that prolong the symptoms is killed by the vinegar in ACV. ACV's vit. C gives you fewer days of disability by reducing the duration and the severity of symptoms like chills or discomfort. The potassium in it absorbs mucus and relieves headaches and congestion. Take 1 tsp ACV in one glass of water, or in tea, several times a day.

Crush ripe apples, peel and flesh, and strain the juice into a gallon jar. Choose a mix of tart, sweet, and bitter apples. Ferment per quart of apple juice with one cake of yeast. Cover the mouth of the jar with a cheesecloth. Leave it in a warm, dark place, at 60–80 °F. Stir daily and ensure oxygen supply through the cheesecloth. After 4 weeks, remove the cloudy film on top of the liquid and strain the vinegar. Add flavor with herbs, fruit, or garlic.

LDL, the bad cholesterol, when oxidized, deposits plaque in the arteries, causing atherosclerosis and heart diseases. ACV reduces both LDLs and triglycerides, another harmful substance, and increases the good HDLs and antioxidant enzymes. ACV's flavonoids check LDL oxidation and scavenge free radicals to prevent cell damage and oxidative stress, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis further.

Take 1 tbsp ACV diluted in 1 cup water or juice before a meal daily to lose weight and fat. It has just 3 Cal, and it can cut your calorie intake by up to 275 Cal by delaying digestion and keeping you full longer. It can influence your genes to promote fat burning and reduce fat storing. It can also drop post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels. Don't have more than 2 tbsps a day. If you have gastroparesis, ask your doctor first.

Belly fat can be stubborn, and consuming ACV along with diet and exercise may help your efforts to lose that jelly belly. The acetic acid in ACV has been credited to suppress visceral fat accumulation by increasing a sense of satiety, preventing starch digestion, expelling harmful toxins from the body. It also revs up your metabolism, allowing the body to burn fat faster.

Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid that lowers blood pressure, easing the strain on your heart. It stabilizes blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics and prevents osteoporosis by improving calcium absorption by the colon. Having a low pH, it stimulates the production of stomach acids, improving digestion. A strong astringent, it also relieves skin allergies and restores scalp and hair health.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a versatile organic solution made from the fermented juice of crushed apples, which has many natural uses in food,...