Cider Vinegar

I have been doing some research, talking with friends and family and I keep coming across Cider Vinegar. There is a lot of ambiguity surrounding it, but the information that is available, does sound incredibly exciting!

We all know the saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" Well, this saying is supported by the facts that we have gathered from apples: They are one of the most health giving fruits available and contain beneficial vitamins and minerals. Some of these included are potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, and iron as the central ingrediant in Apple Cider.

Apple cider vinegar breaks down the body's fatty, mucous and phlegm therefore improving the health and function of your liver, bladder, and kidneys. It also helps thin the blood, which prevents high blood pressure. It promotes digestion, the assimilation and the elimination processes. It helps get rid of toxic substances that can be harmful. It has been said that if you take a mixture of cider vinegar and water before a meal it will help prevent diarrhea or digestive upsets. This works especially well for picnics when food is left uncovered and not refrigerated for long periods. The potassium in apple cider vinegar also is helpful in easing the symptoms of common colds and allergies. Potassium is essential to healthy bones and teeth and it’s good for hair loss.

Cider Vinegar has been used for weight loss purposes for many years. It is said to be a natural and effective way to lose unwanted pounds and inches. To get the most benefits from the cider vinegar it should never be distilled, filtered or pasteurized as these processes destroy the vitamins, nutrients and fermentation properties that aid in weight loss. This type of cider vinegar should be available in a health food store. To use cider vinegar as a weight reduction technique you use one or two teaspoons of the vinegar mixed in when cooking a meal. The weight loss that you can expect to see will be a gradual loss as the body’s fat cells begin to shrink. No one is really sure how the cider vinegar works. Some believe that the nutrients, enzymes and acids act as an appetite suppressor and increase the metabolic rate of the body. Others feel that it reduces the amount of water retention, breaks down the fat in the body and gives the drinker an overall sense of well being. Whatever the reason cider vinegar will be a healthy addition to your daily routine.