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Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used for many purposes for centuries, touted to relieve just about any ailment you can think of. It has shown success helping with diabetes, cancer, heart health, high cholesterol, and weight loss, and for years people have used apple cider vinegar as a folk remedy to lower fever and aid indigestion. You can find it as a condiment and as a health supplement anywhere.

1- Eases tummy troubles

If a bacterial infection is at the root of your diarrhea apple cider vinegar can help, thanks to its antibiotic properties. It contains pectin, which can help soothe intestinal spasms. Sip some apple cider vinegar mixed with water or try mixing one or two tablespoons into water or clear juice like apple juice.

2- Helps with Diabetes

The effect of vinegar on blood sugar levels is perhaps the best researched and the most promising of apple cider vinegar’s possible health benefits. Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels.

3- Blood pressure and heart health

Vinegar use can lower high blood pressure-lowering the rates of heart disease. However, it’s far from clear that the vinegar was the reason.

4- Prevents indigestion

If you are about to eat something heavy or that you know will probably make you sorry later, sip the following recipe before eating, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water and drink it 30 minutes before every meal.

5- Fights Cancer

Vinegar may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth, eating vinegar is associated with a decreased risk of esophageal cancer.

6- Clears a stuffy nose

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

7- Soothes a sore throat

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

8- Weight Loss

Vinegar has been used for weight loss, it might help people feel full.

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