For Centuries, people have been using apple cider vinegar as both food and medicine. Apple cider vinegar is used as an energizing tonic in addition to a natural remedy for many common ailments.
Apple cider vinegar is formed from the fermentation of apple juice to hard apple cider, followed by a second fermentation to apple cider vinegar. It retains all the nutritional benefits of the apples from which it was made along with the extra acids and enzymes produced during the two fermentation steps. It is the combination of these ingredients, which give apple cider vinegar its health benefits.
The best type of apple cider vinegar is made from cold pressed, organically grown whole apples – in which no chemicals or preservatives have been added, and which contains the “mother of vinegar.” The “mother of vinegar” is the natural gelatinous substance formed during the second fermentation step. It will settle to the bottom of the bottle so it is important to shake the bottle prior to pouring in order to obtain all the nutrients.
The health benefits of apple cider vinegar are numerous. Taking apple cider vinegar before meals stimulates stomach acid production, thereby improving digestion and absorption of nutrients. Apple cider vinegar also has antiseptic properties, deterring the growth of pathogenic bacteria and yeast. Apple cider vinegar contains pectin, a water-soluble fiber, which absorbs water, fat, toxins, and cholesterol in the digestive tract and removes them from the body. Its pectin content also helps improve glucose metabolism and lowers blood pressure. In addition to water-soluble fiber, apple cider vinegar contains insoluble fiber. This insoluble fiber aids in digestion and elimination, promoting regularity of bowel movements.
For maximum benefit, take 1-3 tsps of apple cider vinegar in 8 ounces of water 15-20 minutes before meals.
Consider making a delicious beverage out of apple cider vinegar. Combine 1-2 tsps apple cider vinegar with some honey, maple syrup or stevia in 8 oz of water.
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