Five ways apple cider vinegar benefits your health

LAHORE – While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more trusted applications.  Apple cider vinegar helps in health concerns including diabetes, cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol, and weight issues.

Below are some reasons you should add apple cider vinegar to your diet:

Soothes a sore throat: As soon as you feel the prickle of a sore throat, employ germ-busting apple cider vinegar to help head off the infection at the pass. Turns out, most germs can’t survive in the acidic environment vinegar creates. Just mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup warm water and gargle every hour or so.

Prevents indigestion: Sip before eating, especially if you know you’re going to indulge in foods that will make you sorry later. Try this folk remedy: add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm water and drink it 30 minutes before you dine.

Aids in weight loss: Apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight. Here’s why: The acetic acid suppresses your appetite, increases your metabolism, and reduces water retention.

Scientists also theorize that apple cider vinegar interferes with the body’s digestion of starch, which means fewer calories enter the bloodstream. Here are 11 other ways apple cider vinegar weight loss works.

Clears Acne: Apple cider vinegar makes a great natural toner that can act as a natural home remedy for acne and leave skin looking healthier. Its antibacterial properties help to keep acne under control, and the malic also helps to balance the pH value of the skin.

Banishes bad breath: If proper brushing and mouthwash don’t do the trick, try the home remedy of using apple cider vinegar to control bad breath. Gargle with it, or drink a teaspoon (diluted with water) to kill odor-causing bacteria.

 

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