Apple cider vinegar is a vinegar made out of fermented apple juice. It is a magical nutrient which is extremely beneficial for health. Let’s look at some of the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar.
Health benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV)
- Aids in weight loss
- Lowers cholesterol and improves heart health
- Helps in regulation of blood sugar
- It balances instant spikes of sugar in the body
- ACV improves the insulin sensitivity in the body and ensures that less sugar gets absorbed by the blood
- It contains acetic acid which is the most active compound in it
- If you have ACV with a high carb meal, you get a increased feeling of fullness
- ACV is loaded with number of anti-oxidants which help boost metabolism
- It prevents fat accumulation in the body and also aids in the fat burning process
- ACV is very beneficial in improving immunity and helps in food digestion
- Apple cider vinegar is helpful in regulation of blood sugar
- ACV is known to destroy the harmful bacteria in the body
- It is beneficial for PCOS and PCOD as well
- It’s anti bacterial and anti fungal properties lead to improved skin texture
- ACV is good for hair. It is known to treat dandruff and scalp infection
Which apple cider vinegar should you use ?
- The apple cider vinegar which you use should contain certified and organic ACV
- This should contain ‘mother’
- Most of the health benefits of ACV comes from the mother
- Mother is the strands of protein, enzymes and friendly bacteria which give it a murky appearance
- Your ACV should be unpasteurized, preservative free and without any artificial color or flavor
How to consume ACV ?
- Always use that you consume ACV in a diluted form
- Add 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar to 100-200 ml of lukewarm water
- You can add pure honey or pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Prepare it in glass container and consume it using a straw
- Make sure you rinse your mouth after consuming it
Other amazing facts about ACV
- ACV is rich in acetic acid which helps your body to absorb vitamins and minerals in the absence of enough acid produced by the body
- It supports belly fat loss by improving gut health
- Enzymes rich ACV stimulates digestive juices that help your body breakdown food
- ACV may help improve lynph circulation in the body
Best ways to consume ACV
- Consume it simply with warm water
- As topping
- You can consume it as topping or dressing on salads, dal, soups, stew etc
- It helps in absorption of many nutrients in the body
- As a pickling agent
- It can be used to ferment veggies like carrots, capsicum, cabbage and onion etc
- Add it in the batter
- CV can be added in batter for making chilla or even in baking recipes
- ACV can also be used for food marination
Best time to consume ACV
- Best way to consume ACV is with meals or in between meals
- It is a great substitute for lemon in any recipe
- Avoid consuming ACV before going to bed or empty stomach