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Ask the
nutritionist
Does apple cider vinegar
have many health benefits?A
pple cider vinegar is an
amazing, cheap, and easily
sourced go-to — for so
many reasons, it’s one of my
favourite products. It can be used to help
the digestive juices flow and as a throat
gargle for a sore throat. It’s also a great
natural cleaning product!
Apple cider vinegar has been around
for years. Hippocrates used vinegar for
wounds and natural practitioners used it
for everything from helping with diabetes
to stomach cramps!
Apple cider vinegar contains amazing
properties, including acetic acid,
malic acid (which helps with fatigue),
magnesium, and even probiotics. It’s
great for digestion, reflux, and bloating,
which are sometimes caused by bad
bacteria in the gut or too little stomach
acid.
Because of the compound acetic acid,
apple cider vinegar kills unwanted bad
bacteria and helps the good bacteria to
flourish. It can also kill pathogens, is
great for fungal infections, and is highly
anti-inflammatory, so can help with skin
issues.
In addition, apple cider vinegar can
help with insulin sensitivity, so taking
this drink before bed can also help with
lowering blood sugar levels naturally. It
also helps with your body’s detoxifying
process as well as helping to curb
cravings.
So if you are tired, have a sore throat,
have trouble with bloating, or need a hair
mask, apple cider vinegar is your new
best friend! Who knew this underrated
liquid could have so many benefits!By Jess Blair
Add one to two
teaspoons to a
glass of water first
thing in the morning
— this helps to get the
digestive juices flowing
and break your food down
properly, so your body
can make best use of it.Add apple cider vinegar
to your salads as a dressing.Mix apple cider vinegar,
honey, and lemon in water
when fighting a cold or flu or
for periodic bloating.Swallow a teaspoon of apple
cider vinegar for a sore throat — as
it is high in anti-bacterial
properties, it can help to fight
infection.4 ways to
include apple
cider vinegar
in your diet
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