Apple Vinegar (ACV)

Apple cider vinegar or ACV is the product obtained by the fermentation of apple cider. The chemical reaction occurs during the process of fermentation, sugar which is present in the apple first broken down into bacteria and then yeast and finally into vinegar. Like the normal vinegar apple cider vinegar also contains acetic acid and some lactic, citric and malic acid.

Apple cider vinegar is in various color not like white vinegar, it is in light yellow color. This is often sold without pasteurization and filtration which is termed as ‘mother of vinegar’, there are some sediments remained at the bottom which consists of acetic acid bacteria. This unfiltered and unpasteurized vinegar is sold in some health food stores, online shopping and in

The pectin also forms a protective coat for soothing the colon lining and intestinal spasms. Try mixing one or two tablespoons into water, or clear juice like apple juice.

Prevent indigestion.

Sip before eating, especially if you know you’re going to indulge in foods that cause indigestion. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water and drink it 30 minutes before you dine.

Apple cider vinegar

Help clear a stuffy nose.

Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink. This helps sinus drainage.

Help for hiccups.

Since hiccups are often caused by either low stomach acid slowing the digestion of protein, or eating too much ACV can be a great solution for hiccups. It restores the acid balance in the stomach and eases irritating spasms of the diaphragm.

Apple cider vinegar

Soothe a sore throat.

As soon as you feel the prickle of a sore throat, take some ACV to help head off the infection at the pass. Turns out, most germs can’t survive in the acidic environment vinegar creates. Just mix ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ¼ cup warm water and gargle every hour or so.

Reduce

Mix equal quantities of water and apple cider vinegar, soak cotton pad in the mixture and keep the cotton pad on warts for 20-25 minutes per day. By following this treatment, better results are observed with in a short span of time.

Fights Yeast Infections: Anti bacterial and anti fungal properties present in the apple cider vinegar cures fungal and bacterial infections in women which effected in some particular areas like skin, foot and toe nails.

Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels: As per the research it is shown that apple cider vinegar increases the lipid profile of blood by minimizing the triglyceride levels and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) which is termed as bad cholesterol and also improves the levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) or good cholesterol.

Improves Bone Health: The vital minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium which contributes for strong bones and bones strength are available plenty in apple cider vinegar.

Manages Blood Pressure: Blood pressure can be stabilized by consuming a teaspoon full apple cider vinegar with a glass of water daily, whether it is high or low blood