Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits + 25 Remarkable Uses

What Is Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar or ACV is a type of vinegar made with fermented apples. It differs from white vinegar, red wine vinegar, and other types of vinegar because of its remarkable benefits. It also helps you make tasty salad dressings and marinades. Amazingly ACV has several health benefits and uses!

Do you have apple cider vinegar aka, ACV in your pantry? If not, go grab some now because I’m going to show you just how it can benefit you in all areas of your life. It’s truly mind-blowing!

5 Top Science-Backed Health Benefits of ACV!

• Apple cider vinegar may help your glucose and insulin levels after eating carbs.
• It may help you feel fuller for longer, thus lowering calorie intake.
• ACV may lead to reduced body weight and body fat.
• It could benefit cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
• With its anti-microbial powers, apple cider vinegar can be useful in many ways. 

What Is Apple Cider Vinegar Made Up of? 

ACV is made up of crushed, fermented apples, sugar, and yeast. And how does apple cider vinegar taste? It’s very pungent, like sour apple candies with a strong lean of vinegar. Additionally, the smell is very strong and recognizably sour. If you struggle with drinking sour drinks, I highly suggest adding a teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener to your ACV drink to reduce the sourness before drinking. Some people add honey, maple syrup, or other sweetener of choice.

What Is ‘The Mother’ in Apple Cider Vinegar?

Not all ACV is made equal. The Mother is the distinction, which is a thick layer composed of the acetic acid bacteria on the surface. It is what makes this vinegar so healthy and nutritious. 

What Is the Best Type of ACV to Buy?

The best type of ACV to buy is one that includes The Mother. I typically buy Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. You don’t want to buy a brand that filters it out because it contains the good bacteria for your gut microbiome. You’ll know The Mother is there if you see a cloudy appearance in the bottle. And make sure to shake it before each use.

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

Apple cider vinegar has several health benefits, and if you pair it with other proven weight loss strategies, you can get your weight and belly fat under control. There was a study that shows how ACV helped a group to lose weight in a clinical trial, however this study wasn’t conclusive. Check out The Juice Approach if you want loose weight and keep it off naturally.

How Do You Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss?

When it comes to using ACV for weight loss, consistency is key. Ensure you consistently include apple cider in your diet as a drink, in salad dressings, and when cooking. To lose weight with ACV, I personally prefer making apple cider drinks. On the other hand, It would be highly unreasonable to add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your 16oz warm water one morning and then expect to lose all your excess weight.

Having said all this, I like combining ACV with other herbs. This Apple cider turmeric ginger drink is one of my favorites, especially during the cold season. It is nutritious, can aid weight loss, and scares the heck out of the cold/flu.

25 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Now, let me give you a rundown of how to use this versatile vinegar. It is excellent for cooking, health, beauty, home and more!

1. Use ACV to lower your blood sugar.
2. Feel full – start your day off like me with 2 tablespoons of ACV (with the mother) to 16 oz warm water. Then, I stir and quickly sip using a straw. It has a strong sour taste, so sometimes I add half a teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener.
3. Make pickles and preserve other foods
4. Deodorize your home
5. Make salad dressing (see my recipes for tasty ideas!)
6. Use as an all-purpose cleaner by mixing with water
7. Help your sore throat
8. Make a facial toner (mix with water first)
9. Revive your cuticles (I resuscitate mine by soaking my fingertips in ACV)
10. Trap those pesky fruit flies
11. Get better results when you poach or boil eggs
12. Millions of marinades (I’ve got you covered with my recipes)
13. Help wash pesticides off fruits and veggies
14. Create a bath soak in the tub
15. Rinse your hair with it to remove buildup and add shine
16. Treat your dandruff
17. Add it to a sauce for a tangy flavor
18. Use it to fix up bland soups
19. Safe and effective weed killer
20. Dilute it to make an antibacterial mouthwash
21. Clean your toothbrush
22. Clear away blemishes (dilute it first or you’ll irritate your skin)
23. Natural deodorant
24. Use it to clean your dishes and kill bacteria
25. Prevent fleas on pets – mix up 1 part ACV and 1 part water to keep your pup from bringing fleas into the home.

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