It should be noted the growing of apples goes back to the Nile River around 1300 B.C, but the use of apples for cider not clearly documents until about 55 B.C by the Romans. From there, apple cider vinegar was created and used for its many health benefits. Keep reading to learn more about apple cider vinegar health benefits.

Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

1. Good for Diabetics

High blood sugar is an issue that all diabetics have to watch out for. On the plus side, apple cider vinegar can help to keep those blood sugar levels down. Apple cider vinegar increases how sensitive your body is to insulin. You can use apple cider vinegar’s health benefits by taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed or after a meal.

 

2. Anti-Bacterial

Apple cider vinegar has been used to kill various bacterias, while also being used to clean, kill lice, ease ear infections, get rid of warts, and calm nail fungi. Apple cider vinegar has even been used to stop meat from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of E. coli.

 

3. Weight Loss

If you need to cut your calorie count, apple cider vinegar might be able to help you with that. If you know that a meal is going to be fairly high in carbs, taking some apple cider vinegar with or before the meal can help you to feel more full so that do not need to eat as much.

Belly fat can also be cut by apple cider vinegar. A three-month study showed that a single tablespoon of apple cider vinegar helped to lose about two and a half pounds while two tablespoons helped in losing almost four.

4. Cancer

While this tip is still being studied, it is advised that you ask your doctor before using apple cider vinegar as a way to slow cancer growth. Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar has been able to slow or stop the growth of esophageal cancer, but that it actually made bladder cancer symptoms worse. So keeping these studies in mind, it might be wise to ask your doctor before using apple cider vinegar as an aid.

 

5. Heart Health

Heart disease is a growing issue, but apple cider vinegar might be able to help at least a little. Apple cider vinegar lowers the levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and blood sugars. All of the factors can build up and clog arteries, causing heart disease but can also do damage to the kidneys.

6. Food Nutrients

There are different kinds of minerals and vitamins that our bodies cannot absorb on their own. Usually, the minerals or vitamins just need to dissolve into the water which is rarely an issue. However, there are times when a different substance can help to even furth absorb a nutrient. Apple cider vinegar can help the body to take in more calcium from the foods we eat. It has even been determined that apple cider vinegar can help the body to keep osteoporosis at bay.

 

7. Heartburn

Heartburn is caused by acids from your stomach coming up through your throat. Apple cider vinegar can help with this because it alkalizes the stomach acids. If you ate something that you should not have, try mixing a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass water and see if it helps. However, if you have found that you have trouble with stomach ulcers, it may be best to discard this tip as the acidity of apple cider vinegar can make the ulcers worse.

8. Digestion

Apple cider vinegar has a couple different kinds of prebiotics in it that helps your body to digest things better. These prebiotics are amazing because they bind together cholesterol and stop it from getting farther in your body and they slow how quickly glucose is taken into the body.

 

9. Bad Breath

Bad breath is caused by bacteria living in the back of the throat. Apple cider vinegar can kill it pretty easily. You can sip a cup of water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in it, or you can mix a tiny amount of apple cider vinegar with small amount of water and switch it for about 30 seconds before spitting out and rinsing your mouth out with water.

10. Muscle Health

It is uncommon to hear about athletes drinking pickle juice. The secret behind why pickle juice stops muscle cramps is the vinegar in it. Apple cider vinegar has a good amount of potassium in it and that is one of the most needed substances that your body needs. It gives you an energy boost while also stopping cramps and twitches in your muscles, as well as giving you a bit more control over your body’s reaction time.

 

11. Candida

Candida is a kind of yeast infection that can occur in the mouth or vagina. You can tell when you have candida by the symptoms that come with it. joint pain, bad breath, digestive issues, and energy drainage. Apple cider vinegar helps with three of the four symptoms and has the prebiotics and enzymes to kill the fungus and normalize the levels of candida in your body.

12. Body Odor

The body odor that many people struggle with from the feet and underarms is not just from the sweat. Sweat itself is odorless. The thing that makes sweat smell is the bacteria on the feet and in the underarms that turns the sweat acidic. With how great apple cider vinegar is killing bacteria, it should come at no surprise that it can stop body odor. You can do this as you are getting dressed in the morning or at night before you go to bed; wet a clean rag or even just a napkin with apple cider vinegar and rub it on the undersides of your feet and your underarms.

 

13. Cleaning Food

Diluting apple cider vinegar with water in a one to one ratio has been discovered to almost totally kill Salmonella. Mix up the combination, put it in a spray bottle and spray it lightly on meat before you cook it.

14. Dandruff

Dandruff is caused by a couple of things. It can be caused by the following: dry scalp, an oily scalp, or a fungus of the name Malassezia. Luckily, apple cider vinegar can help with all of these.

If you have dandruff because of an oily or dry scalp, the apple cider vinegar will balance the pH levels causing; if you have dandruff because of the fungus then the apple cider vinegar will kill it.

Mix apple cider vinegar evenly with the same amount of water and spray on your scalp before wrapping your head with a towel and wait 15 minutes before you wash your hair in the shower like you do every other time. It is advised to use this trick twice a week.

 

15. Hiccups

Hiccups are caused by spasms of nerves in the throat. To treat hiccups, dilute some apple cider vinegar with water and knock it back. The apple cider vinegar overstimulated the nerves in your throat that makes you hiccup.

16. Upset Stomach

Mix a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water or clear juice (like grape or apple) and drink it. The apple cider vinegar helps to calm the stomach with its antibiotic compounds and it kills infections or bacteria that might be growing to give you issues.

 

17. Sore Throat

Whether you think you are coming down with a cold or your allergies are bothering you, you can use apple cider vinegar to get rid of the annoying prickling feeling or the soreness when you swallow. You want to mix a fourth of a cup of apple cider vinegar with warm water, take a sip of it, and gargle it. You can repeat this about once an hour as you feel the need. Make that you do not swallow the mixture after gargling.

If the gargling leaves too strong of a taste for you, you can mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water and two tablespoons of honey. This will help to coat your throat while killing the bacteria making your throat hurt.

 

18. Stuffy Nose

You can mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water and drink it. Feel free to add honey if the flavor is not to your liking. The apple cider vinegar has a kind of acid that kills germs and stops them from growing and the potassium in thins out mucus. Both of these factors will you to be able to breath better.

As a warning, apple cider vinegar can do damage to your body if you just knock back tablespoons of the stuff. To keep your body safe, dilute it in a glass of water and you do not want to put more than two tablespoons in a cup. With the water and apple cider vinegar, you add honey so that the taste becomes at least a little better.

      

Sources

https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits/

https://www.longevitylive.com/live-healthier/drink-apple-cider-vinegar-daily/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-proven-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar#section3

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-origins-apple-cider-180960662/

https://cookyaunty.com/best-apple-cider-vinegar/

Apple cider vinegar picture by Flickr user VeganBaking.com