Apple cider vinegar has grown in popularity in recent years, with many people praising the liquid for its several health benefits. Apple cider vinegar can be consumed regularly when diluted in water as a beverage, or it can be added to meals as part of a dressing or marinade.
Here are some of the amazing benefits you may experience by consuming apple cider vinegar (ACV) regularly.
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
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Managing diabetes: There are many studies that suggest that ACV helps lower glucose levels, which makes it beneficial for diabetics. One study in particular found that consuming two tablespoons of ACV along with 30 grams of cheese prior to bed led to a four to six percent decrease in fasting blood sugar levels.
Reduces appetite and cravings: If you’re looking to shed some weight, then add apple cider vinegar to your diet, as it works as an appetite suppressant and reduces cravings. It is believed that acetic acid helps reduce the glycemic index of foods, causing you to feel fuller, longer.
Cholesterol support: Over the course of an eight-week period, participants in a study consuming ACV saw a reduction in harmful lipids, which contribute to high cholesterol.
Aids in digestion: Consuming ACV prior to a meal can help improve digestion and help reduce influx, bloating, and indigestion.
Promotes healthy skin: Some people mix one-part ACV and two parts water to use apple cider vinegar as a skin toner. Putting this on your skin prior to bed helps reduce unevenness and promote clearer skin.
Non-Health Benefits of ACV
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Aside from aiding in good health, apple cider vinegar can be used as an all-purpose cleaning and wood polisher. Using one-part ACV and two-parts water, you can spray this mixture on surfaces if you wish to clean and disinfect them.
To have your wood pieces looking like new, mix half a cup of vegetable oil with half a cup of ACV to remove water stains and freshen up the appearance of wood.
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Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.
