The wonders of apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from apple or cider. It has pale to medium amber colour. It is made by crushing apples and squeezing out the liquid. Bacteria and yeast are added to the liquid to start the alcoholic fermentation process and the sugars are turned into alcohol. In the second fermentation process, the alcohol is converted into vinegar by acetic acid-forming bacteria (acetobacter). Acetic acid gives vinegar its sour taste.
Apple cider vinegar is effective for pretty much anything- your hair, your skin, your house and even your overall health.
Health benefits of Apple cider vinegar
1. Diabetes: Apple cider vinegar has shown great promise in improving insulin sensitivity and help to lower blood sugar responses after meals. The acetic acid in vinegar may lower blood sugar by preventing the complete digestion of complex carbohydrates which is accomplished by increasing the uptake of glucose by bodily tissues. Hence, it is highly beneficial to diabetics patients.
2. Heart health: vinegar can reduce blood triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure. It contains the antioxidant chlorogenic acid, which has been shown to protect LDL cholesterol particles from becoming oxidized, a crucial step in the heart disease process.
3. Energy boost: it contains potassium and enzymes to help expel tiredness.
4. Weight loss: vinegar can increase feeling of fullness and help people eat fewer calories, which can lead to weight loss.
5. Antibacterial properties: the main substance in vinegar, acetic acid, can kill or prevent bacteria from multiplying and reaching harmful levels. It can thus be used as a natural preservative and disinfectant. It can also be used to treat infections like sinus congestion, warts and sore throat.
6. Skin irritations: its works for a variety of skin ailments from insects bite to sunburn.
Beauty and hygiene benefits
1. Facial toner: it helps to prevent breakout and even help bruises to fade out faster. A dab of the vinegar can also be left on the skin overnight to fade age spots or acne scars.
2. Hair rinse: it helps to remove products builds up and balance scalp’s pH level. It boost hair body, make it shine and also used as an anti dandruff.
3. Oral health: gargling with diluted apple cider vinegar helps to whiten teeth and eliminate bad breath. Always dilute before using because of the main ingredient in the vinegar (acetic acid) which is quite harsh.
4. Natural deodorant: helps to eliminate odor-causing bacteria and smell from the feet.
Home benefits
1. Fruits and vegetables wash: diluted apple cider vinegar is one of the best natural agents for removing certain bacteria from your fresh produce.
2. Natural cleansing: best natural cleaning agent due to the antimicrobial properties. It also helps to neutralize odor in the home.
3. Weed killer: it is very effective in controlling weed in the home.
Apple cider vinegar is a wonderful product that can be used in a multitude of ways. I highly recommend it!