Top 10 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Know that bottle of apple cider vinegar that sits in the back of your pantry, the one that you bought months ago for one recipe and never used again? Don’t throw it out next time you do a deep clean of your kitchen. It is actually full of health benefits and can be used as a quick and inexpensive way to keep your body running properly. A typical dose is 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) mixed with water and taken before or after meals. Here are Health Fitness Revolution’s top 10 benefits of apple cider vinegar for all your health needs!

Eliminates bad breath: Gargle apple cider vinegar as a mouth wash to eliminate bacteria that causes bad breath.

Weight loss: Drinking apple cider vinegar can help you feel more full. A study has shown acetic acid found in apple cider vinegar slows fat accumulation.

Boosts energy: The amino acids contained in apple cider vinegar acts as an antidote. The potassium and enzymes may numb the tired effect.

Could lower cholesterol: A 2006 study found that acetic acid in the vinegar lowered cholesterol in rats.

Fights diabetes and lowers blood sugar: Vinegar can improve insulin sensitivity during a high-carb meal and drastically lower blood glucose and insulin responses. Study shows that two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bedtime can reduce fasting blood sugars by four percent.

May protect against cancer: Some studies show that vinegar can kill cancer cells and even shrink tumors. Some observational studies show that ingesting vinegar is linked to decrease esophageal cancer in China.

Helps with heartburn and acid reflux: Apple cider is filled with antibiotic properties which helps with people who have very little acid in the stomach.

Detoxifies the body: It can help promote circulation and detoxify the liver. The acid in apple cider can also bind to toxins which can assist in removing toxins from the body.

Deodorizes the body: Apple cider vinegar can help fight the odor bacteria. Just apply a little but under your arms.

Balances pH levels: Despite the fact the apple cider tastes acidic, it actually neutralizes the body making your pH level more basic (higher alkaline). Studies show that people who eat a diet with more alkaline have better bone health.

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