Apple cider vinegar: benefits and properties
Did you know that Apple cider Does it become one of the most consumed low-alcohol alcoholic drinks of Christmas? In fact it is, next to cava or champagne, the drink par excellence for the after dinner of Christmas dinners and meals, being used especially when it comes to toasting. Its bittersweet taste makes it a delicious drink, ideal for after meals precisely because of its unknown digestive qualities and slightly laxative.
However, from the apples You can also make another natural product widely used not only in cooking culinary (mainly as a dressing), but also for many centuries in the preparation of various natural and home remedies: Apple cider vinegar.
As its name suggests, while apple cider is obtained from the alcoholic fermentation of apples, in the particular case of Apple vinager It is obtained and made from apple cider.
Benefits of apple cider vinegar
Against gas, bloating and heartburn
As you surely know, especially if at some point you have been interested in discovering more about the different benefits of apples, it is a completely natural product that is especially interesting when it comes to reduce flatulence, relieve abdominal bloating and soothe annoying heartburn.
It actually becomes an interesting traditional remedy since you start to feel heartburn, so it is advisable to take a spoonful of apple cider vinegar after eating.
It improves the alkalinity of the body
Although the apple cider vinegar has a rather acid taste, the truth is that it helps promote and improve the alkalinity of our body.
Helps reduce glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure levels
Like apples, apple cider vinegar helps take care of the cardiovascular system, since it helps:
- Reduce high cholesterol levels: in case of high cholesterol and triglycerides, apple cider vinegar helps reduce its levels, especially total cholesterol and LDL, while increasing HDL cholesterol.
- Reduce blood pressure: helps control blood pressure levels, resulting in adequate consumption in case of high blood pressure.
- Reduce glucose levels: popularly, apple cider vinegar is considered an interesting natural remedy in case of diabetes, since it helps to control in a positive and effective way the glucose levels in the blood.
Ideal for skin and hair care
Applied on the skin, apple cider vinegar is very interesting in the care and treatment of certain skin conditions. For example, It is interesting to apply a little of this liquid in case of inflammation of the skin, dryness or eczema.
It also helps to eliminate itching, relieving it completely naturally.
It is also interesting for hair care, especially when it comes to treat mistreated hair, being at the same time useful in case of curly hair.
How to take apple cider vinegar
Given that the apple cider vinegar has an extremely strong and acid taste, the truth is that it is always advised to take it diluted. In fact when used as salad dressing, when mixed well with the rest of the ingredients we tend not to take it raw at all.
Therefore, when taking apple cider vinegar to enjoy its various benefits and properties, it is advisable Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with a glass of water. It can also be useful to dilute it in a tea of plants or herbs.
Images | Flickr / Rebecca Siegel This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Nutritionist. We advise you to consult your trusted Nutritionist.
