10 reasons to incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet
All hail ACV and its wellness power. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s time you do. ACV, (non-fitness-junkie translation: Apple Cider Vinegar) is basically the amber liquid of Gods, it has been proven to keep blood sugar under control, reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and help with weight-loss and bloating, but that’s not all...
Though there are a couple of risks to over-consuming apple cider vinegar, in moderation it has a lot to offer.
Here are 10 ways to use it that you perhaps haven't thought of:
Rescue that sore throat
We feel you girl, it is not even the peak of winter and it has been harsh. Even worst if you got a cold from
someoneeveryone at the office and your throat has been killing you. ACV to the rescue: one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water will relieve your sore throat and prevent germ growth.
And the stuffy nose
It is literally the worse to have your nose running all-day long, finally go to bed and have a hard time sleeping (because breathing through your mouth is straight up irritating). Get your glass ready, the same recipe will do the trick: one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a warm glass of water.
All-natural spa time
You can and you should add apple cider vinegar to your at-home spa nights. It is rich in calcium and potassium so mix two tablespoons of it with one teaspoon of honey in a warm glass of water to rapidly relieve sore muscles, fyi this recipe is also believed to lessen cellulite (yayy!). Or you can just rub the vinegar on your hands and massage-on.
Get that glow
Use it as a conditioner to give your hair body and shine, or to banish dandruff. Mix a ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water in a recycled bottle and apply onto your scalp, let it seat for a few minutes. The results are awesome.
Ditch the toner
Two parts of water + one part of apple cider vinegar = your new toner. ACV helps balance the pH of the skin preventing acne and fading blemishes. For more stubborn marks apply a drop of the vinegar on the spot and leave it overnight.
Detox your home
You should definitely consider decreasing the use of unnatural chemicals in your daily live, may that be for the environment or your own sake. Go green and detox your home using diluted apple cider vinegar as a non-toxic cleaner. You could also use it to wash your fruits and vegetables or as a home scented-spray mixing with zesty essential oils.
No more wardrobe malfunction
Granny probably knows about this one, it is an old trick but it definitely works. If you don't have an iron at home, mix 1/3 of vinegar to 2/3 of water, spray onto your clothes and let them hang dry. There will be no wrinkles in sight.
Relief the reflux
Our little magical home remedy also relieves acid reflux and heartburn, by balancing your stomach pH and neutralising stomach acid. Mix one to two tablespoons in a glass of water, this works wonders.
Banish bloat
ACV inhibits enzymes to digest starch helping your bod prevent constipation, a common cause for bloating. It is also a laxative - don’t worry though, it’s a gentle one. Simply dilute raw apple cider vinegar in warm water and drink before meals .
Dieting with ACV
Because ACV helps with digestion, incorporating it into your diet is a great idea for those trying to loose weigh. The daily intake of the vinegar's main ingredient, acetic acid, has been proven beneficial, alongside a healthy diet and working out, to burn those extra pounds. Some people swear by two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 16 ounces of water a day.
