I’ve mentioned many times on my facebook page how great raw apple cider vinegar is for your health. However, almost
every time I post about it, a reader asks how to use it. It seems to me that a
lot of people have heard that ACV is good for you, but they don’t quite know
how to incorporate it into their lives. After all, it is vinegar, so you can’t
just chug it straight from the bottle…yuk! This article will give you 10
different ways to use this miracle elixir!
The Many Health Benefits of Apple Cider
Vinegar
But first, let’s talk about WHY you should be using apple cider vinegar. The benefits to raw apple cider
vinegar are many. Apart from containing many beneficial vitamins and
minerals, apple cider vinegar also contains acetic acid, potassium and malic
acid. It can help
regulate blood sugar, aid digestion, build muscle, clear skin, reduce bad
cholesterol, prevent sickness with its antiviral properties, help remove toxins
and aid in weight loss. It is also an alkalizing food, so it helps your body
maintain good PH levels.
When
choosing apple cider vinegar, you should always get raw (unpasteurized) with
the mother like this one to ensure you will get all the benefits from it.
If you want even more ideas, this book is
less that $4 and has a bunch of great tips on how to use apple cider vinegar
for natural cures.
10 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar
1. Drink 1-2 tablespoons ACV diluted in a glass of still or bubbly
water with a teaspoon of raw honey like this (optional). You can also buy ACV
drinks at some health food stores, I love this brand with added cinnamon–it tastes like
apple pie in a bottle and it’s good for you too! You can also make a drink with
ginger like this recipe.
2. Use ACV in place of balsamic vinegar in salad dressing.
3. Add 1-2 tablespoons ACV to your morning smoothie. Start with
one tablespoon and work your way up. It is vinegar and can have a strong
flavor, so be careful not to start with too much.
4. Use it as a facial toner to improve complexion and restore
skin’s natural PH.
5. Use it to naturally treat dandruff.
6. Heal your sunburn quickly and naturally.
7. Use ACV as an all purpose cleaner. Mix equal parts water and ACV and add 2-3 drops essential oils like
lavender or tea tree. (Find quality essential oils here)
8. Use ACV to soak your beans, legumes or grains
to reduce phytic acid and make them more easily digested. Simply cover a pot of
dry uncooked beans with filtered water. The water should come well over the top
of the beans (they will expand), then add 1 tablespoon of vinegar per cup of
beans to the water. The acidic medium helps reduce the anti-nutrients in beans
that block absorption of vitamins and minerals.
9. Use ACV in your bath. Add ½- 1 cup to your bath water along
with epsom salts and lavender essential oil for a relaxing and detoxifying bath.
10. Help treat yeast infections by adding 1 cup ACV to your bath or by adding 1 tablespoon
to your water in the morning.
Source: HealyRealFoodVegetarian
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