Ever heard of Apple Cider Vinegar and its 21 health benefits?

Apple is a fleshy fruit rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitamins.

Apples have been known to prevent cancer, cure diabetes, support weight loss, promote gut health, help fight asthma, protect the brain, etc.

Apples can be made into these: smoothie, sauce, chips, sautéed, baked pie, sandwich and pie parfait.

Ever heard of Apple Cider Vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar, a healthy apple-derived product is a vinegar made from apples. The basic ingredients are: apple, sugar and water. Watch the detailed procedure for making ACV https://bit.ly/3yZoYWM. The sugar in the apple is converted by yeast to alcohol and then from alcohol to acetic acid by bacteria. The ACV has 5-6% acidity.

Nutritional profile for ACV (USDA) https://bit.ly/3orqpIN

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
* Aids digestion.
* Used in treating acid reflux.
* Manages blood sugar level and cholesterol. hence good for diabetic patients.
* Used in reducing or maintaining weight.
* Helps to prevent or dissove kidney stones.
* Controls the growth of pathogens in the small intestine.
* Improves the absorption of minerals (Calcium, Magnesium and Iron) and vitamins (vit K, vit C and vit. B12).
* Helps to release bile.
* Boosts the immune system.
* Helps to detoxify the body system.
* Helps preserve food.
* Useful for proper cleaning of fruits and vegetables.
* Soothes sore throat.
* Can be used as facial toner.
* Helps to speed up coagulation while boiling eggs.
* Used in food preparation such as; marinades, soups, sauces, salad dressing.
* Used in cakes and candies.
* Used as mouth wash and to clean tooth brush.
* Treats acne, eczema and warts.
* Used for removing dandruff.
* Can be used as home remedy for cold.

Tips for choosing and taking Apple cider vinegar
* Choose ACV that is organic, raw, unfiltered and unpasteurized.
* Never drink undiluted ACV.
* Drink no more than 1 to 2 tablespoons of ACV.
* Drink ACV before eating your meals.
* Ensure moderate intake (3 times a week) as excessive intake leads to bone loss.
* Always best to take it in the morning.
* It is best taken wih warm water.
* It doesn’t need refrigeration so you can keep on shelf.
* Best taken wih straw to prevent enamel erosion.
* Rinse the mouth always after drinking ACV.
* Do not drink ACV while on insulin or diuretic medication.
* Ulcer patients should avoid taking ACV